1943 – 2022
On the evening of April 23, 2022, Sherry June Meibos our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and Daughter of God passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Sherry was 78 years old.
Sherry was born on October 4, 1943, to Harold and Afton Carpenter Bluemel in Green River, Wyoming. She was the oldest of four children.
Sherry married her sweetheart Ray Meibos on August 6, 1965 in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple.
Sherry graduated from Ben Lomond High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Utah State University. Her lifelong dream was to become a teacher. She was a dedicated English teacher at Highland and Sunset Junior High schools for 44 years. Her favorite subjects to teach were grammar and Shakespeare. A highlight of the school year was her annual Shakespeare production.
Sherry was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She held several callings throughout her life, teaching Gospel Doctrine was her favorite.
Sherry has always been the biggest fan of her family by attending many ball games, rodeos, and dance recitals. She was a constant caregiver to all and a loyal friend to many. Some of her favorite times were holding large family gatherings, shopping, bowling, softball, golf, ball trips with softball friends, her annual trip to the Shakespeare Festival, and most of all being a mother and grandma. Roast, mashed potatoes, and “Grandma Cake” were a big part of family gatherings.
Sherry is survived by Ray, her eternal companion of 56 years, their two children, Shelby (Brandon) Tuckett, and Tyler Meibos (Candy Johnson), and their granddaughter Averee Meibos who they raised; six grandchildren; one great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. Siblings Ronnie (Margo) Bluemel, Terry (Nancy) Bluemel, and Cindy (David) Howard. Sherry is preceded in death by her parents.
The family will meet with friends on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 29, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the West Warren Ward Chapel, 856 N. 5900 West, with a viewing prior from 9:30 to 10:40. Interment will be at the West Warren Cemetery.
Please share your memories and funny stories on Sherry’s obituary page at www.myers-mortuary.com where Sherry’s service will also be live-streamed the day of her funeral.
