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Sherrie Peterson Decker, 55, of Mesa, Arizona unexpectedly passed away on December 22, 2006. Survived by husband, Roger Decker; five children, Adam (Monique Hyatt) Decker, Jaimee (Eric) Buckley, Summer (Cory) Driggs, Shanon (Jared) Scott, Jonathan Decker; and nine grandchildren. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 9, 1951, to H. Burke and Brookie Cardon Peterson. The second of five daughters, Gayle Steele, Robin Pedersen, Jana Staples, and Keri Nielsen; she loved being one of five sisters. Sherrie adored, and was adored by her husband, children and grandchildren. She devoted her life to creating a beautiful home and being a superb mother.
She gave loving compassion and endless charity to family, friends and neighbors. To them all, she was the living embodiment of perfect love, christian service, good-humor and fun-filled optimism. All who knew her would call Sherrie an "elect" lady!
Viewing will be held on Friday, December 29, 2006 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 30, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesa Central Stake Center, 925 North Harris Drive in Mesa, Arizona. With viewing one hour prior to services.
Published in The Arizona Republic from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2006
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Dan W. Morris
There was a pivotal time in my life when I needed someone to be a good example, someone who was less concerned about labels and public opinion and more concerned about what really mattered in life. I needed someone who didn’t mind speaking the truth. Someone that wasn’t afraid to tell me I needed to be humbled. There was Sherrie. She was tenacious. She was class personified and my association with her made me a better person. I miss her engaging personality and positive nature. There is a void. For those that would like to visit Sherrie’s final resting place, she is buried in the Mesa City Cemetery Block 685 Lot 2 Grave 7.
Ann R. Peterson (Brady)
Sherrie was one of our Maryland school graduates. I remember that she enjoyed everyone and everything. She always seemed to be laughing and smiling. She was fun to be around. I remember her as being a warm, open person with a sparkling personality. She was a bright and welcoming light to all around her.
Nansi L. Williams (Blakely)
Sherrie and I hung out together in 7/8 grade. We had several classes together. I would go over her house for lunch (great charming family). I would go to the youth group at her church as well.
She had the most gentle heart and was just a sweet wonderful person.
I was very sad to hear of her passing.