Cheryl Ann (Stoltz) English |
| Posted 2018-07-09 by Pat R |
| Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ) Sunday, March 4, 2018 Cheryl Ann English (1945 - 2018) Scottsdale--Cheryl Ann English, June 19, 1945 to February 28, 2018. Cheryl was born in Kankakee, Illinois to proud parents Clarence and Leota Stoltz. She has three sisters and one brother: Lonna Turner, TX, Barbara Williamson, IL, Becky Sangster, FL and Jim Stoltz, TN. Cheryl graduated with honors from Bradley High School in 1963. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois University in 1966. She then married her high school sweetheart, Joel English, that same year. Cheryl continued her education by getting a Master's degree in 1968. In 1971 Joel and Cheryl moved to Scottsdale and Cheryl began to explore oil painting. By the start of the 80's she was in art galleries in Scottsdale, Tucson, Sedona and Wickenburg. As her abilities blossomed her list of galleries grew as did the demand from her collectors. Over her career her works were displayed in Japan, Hawaii, New York, California, New Mexico, Maryland and throughout Arizona. Near the end of 2008 Cheryl experienced serious signs of dementia and by 2010 she was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She moved into Silverado Scottsdale Memory Care in May, 2014 where she received wonderful care and compassion Cheryl is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joel; son Greg (John) of Scottsdale, Doug (Sharon) of Tampa and Jillian (Michael) of Scottsdale and grandchildren Kayla, Morgan, Austin, Madison and Patrick. By all who knew her she will be remembered for her love for family, her devotion to her husband, her kindness and grace...as well as her art. A Celebration of Cheryl's Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Chapter, 1038 E. McDowell Rd, Phx, 85006. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary. |
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