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Cheryl Fay "Cherrie" Foster

Cheryl Fay "Cherrie" Foster obituary, Cortez, CO

Cheryl Foster Obituary

Cheryl Fay "Cherrie" Foster of Southwest Colorado (most recently of Montrose) passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2025. She was born in Modesto, California, on September 22, 1952, to Eva Maxine Foster, neé Wilbur and Eddie Ryce Foster.
Cherrie was endlessly curious, well-read, and passionate about the environment, and the people she loved. She was happiest in the mountains, reading a good true-crime novel with her head in the shade and her feet in the sun. Her strong opinions, humor, and generosity made her unforgettable to all who knew her.
She is survived by her partner John Stansbury, her brothers Wade (Ellen) Foster, Justin "Dusty" (Mary) Foster, and Travis (Shauna) McGee, and by her beloved daughter, Erin Lane Sawyer, née Jindra who will forever carry her authentic, funny and passionate spirit forward.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. Friends and family are warmly invited to attend and share memories of Cherrie.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Journal on Oct. 13, 2025.

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Lisa Levy

October 17, 2025

While I didn´t get to see Cherrie often, I feel like I knew her well through stories and loving conversations with Erin who adored her mother so deeply. I have always been in awe of their special bond and can only imagine the fun they had digging in the garden and taking adventures together. My heart hurts for Erin and all of cherrie´s loved ones. She will surely be deeply missed.

Jan Burkhardt

October 15, 2025

I will miss Cherrie and our lunches to try out restaurants in Montrose. She was always so welcoming and that smile of hers will be one of my fondest memories.
I know you´ll be on a special mountain in Heaven, reading, with your toes in the sand. Rest well my friend... I will miss you!

Dixie Kingsbury

October 15, 2025

Cherrie you were my best friend and confidant from grade school and my entire life, I will miss your sweet smile and the times we shared together. Love you forever and always

Torry Turner Heroux

October 15, 2025

She was an amazing women and though not family, she was like family to us. I cannot remember a time in my life that I did not know Cheryl. From spending time with my Aunt or hanging with Ms Glenna. She will be missed. Much love to Erin, your momma was the most lovely person on earth.

Jane E Duncan

October 14, 2025

Cheryl was just one of the sweetest people. So sad to hear of her passing.

Rick Hover

October 14, 2025

What a wonderful person! We grew up together in Cortez and "Sherri" (that's what I knew her as") was a friend throughout our years at school. We later worked together at Manaugh school where she worked with kids in need. God speed, Sherri!

Shirley Newby Kernen

October 14, 2025

Many memories of growing up with this lady. Our cousins were our best friends miss you Cheryl

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