Cheryl Lynne Cook
Plans for a celebration of her life are pending.
Cheryl Lynne(Prehall) Cook, age 47, passed away on January 13, 2013 at the Whatcom Hospice House. in Bellingham, WA with her mother and father and Kula at her bedside.
She was born at Lajes Field, Azores Portugal on February 15, 1965. Cheryl graduated from Farmington High School in Farmington, MN where she participated in many sports, the jazz band, and the marching band. She graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins with a degree in computer science.
Cheryl loved to travel and in her short life had travelled to many places throughout the world. She had a special love for the island of Maui and had travelled there often.
Cheryl was an excellent cook and enjoyed numerous other activities including skiiing, fishing, camping, and kayaking. She was a great believer in natural and organic foods and products. She spent much of her time keeping up with the rigorous demands of raising four children. Cheryl was loving, caring, opinionated, compassionate, and tough. She never complained or admitted how she felt during her eleven year battle with cancer. Cheryl did it her way and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her four children Colin, Mac, Summer, and Gus all of Bellingham, WA. Parents Gary and Lila Prehall of Farmington, MN, her brother Steven Prehall of Cape Coral, FL and her wonderful schnauzer, Kula.
The family would like to thank Whatcom Hospice and their wonderful staff for their loving care and support in our time of need. Plans for a celebration of her life are pending.
Memories
From Julie Welsch E…
My sincere condolences to the Prehall and Cook family. I haven't seen Cheryl in years and did not imagine it would be on the obituary page in the local newspaper. She and I were great friends in elementary school at Westview. We became great competitors when I stayed at AVHS and she competed at FHS. I can't imagine the loss this brings -- please know we will keep you in our thoughts with warm memories of an amazing person I am so privileged to have had in my life, even for a short time.
From Melissa (Warwe…
It has been almost 30 years since we graduated and grew apart but the memories and laughter will last forever.
With my deepest sympathy to all she loved and loved her-
Melissa
From Cathy Juenemann
I am so sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. My condolences to her family.
From Nina (Mohn) Frank
So sad to hear of the passing of Cheryl. We played basketball and volleyball together in highschool ...30 years ago. I remember all the fun we had and what a great athlete Cheryl was. Many prayers go out to her parents and children. My heart breaks for your great loss!
From Lynn Guggemos
My thoughts and prayers are with the Prehall & Cook family for the loss of a loved one. Cheryl was a great teamate and friend in High School. We had alot of great times in Volleyball and Basketball, and although time passes, the memory of her smile and laughter will always be remembered.
From Jill Ronning
What a wonderful memorial to Cheryl on this website. She is a talented and beautiful person who will be greatly missed. My memories of her from high school are so vivid, and these lovely photos reflect exactly how I remember her and how I imagined she dealt with her cancer journey. My condolences go to Gary, Lila, and Steve Prehall, as well as her 4 kids.
From Karla Hall
I was so saddened to learn of Cheryl's passing. We got to know Cheryl and her family when they moved next door, and used to take her daughter Summer along for family trips to Whistler and Leavenworth. Brian took Colin and Mac mountain-biking on Galbreath. Energetic Gus wandered into our house one holiday while we were out taking a walk and we came home to cat food and sneaker-prints on the windowsill, and the smell of spray starch in the air. Then they moved to the other side of town and sadly, out of our lives. I knew of Cheryl's medical history and was always struck by how fiercely she lived, undaunted, her children a living testament. I had the pleasure of meeting Cheryl's parents Gary and Lila, and you have my heartfelt condolences. Hugs to Summer, Colin, Mac, Gus and Steve.
From Cindy Darnell
So many great memories came rushing back as I read the wonderful obituary that was written in a local Farmington paper that my mom sent to me on Cheryl's passing. Her smile is just as I remember it and I can still hear her giggles now. She was such a great teammate and friend!! I loved getting her annual Christmas greetings and watching her family grow larger and older. I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in 2012 and only hope that I can live with the same courage and spirit that Cheryl did for eleven years. God Bless you Lila, Gary and Steve!!
From Renee (Parrott…
I was heartbroken to learn of Cheryl's passing. I admired Cheryl in school 30 years ago. She was always strong and determined. She was a great friend and team mate in school. My condolences to all of you.
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