Sherry Carlson – mother, wife, grandma, and spaghetti soup connoisseur. Her laugh was infectious and her love was fierce.  Sherry died May 30, 2020 in her Silverton home, snuggled on the couch with her canine companions Brandi, Baxter, and Bohdi.

Born in San Jose, CA, in 1968, this forever-flower-child was a spiritual Christian, an avid deal-hunter, and a reliable giggle-fit instigator. She was married to her grocery-store sweetheart Richard Carlson for 27 years and is survived by him, her son, Dylan Carlson, and three daughters, Lacey Carlson, Felisha Smith-Carlson, and Stephanie Ristow. She loved her kids fiercely; and adored her four grandkids, who she could spoil without consequence.

Sherry battled Cushings Disease for 21 years and was adamant that knowledge of the ailment be shared, so more people could be appropriately diagnosed and treated. So with respect to that ask, we'll say this: Cushings sucks a big one.

In her early career Sherry was a Certified Medical Assistant and helped found Silverton Hospital's S.T.E.P.S. program. Later in life she became a master crafter and entrepreneur. But her lifelong talent was in quickly making deep connections with anyone she came in contact with. Even in her darkest moments, she did what she could to make sure her friends and family felt loved, supported, and heard.

Sherry is now in heaven with her mom, in an eternal cheesecake taste-test, laughing uncontrollably, and sending love down to her family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held for Sherry late-summer, when the Stay Home Order has lifted.