Cheryl Anderson
SAN CLEMENTE - Cheryl Anderson passed peacefully in her home, with her children at her side, on December 8, 2023.
Cheryl was born on September 17, 1949, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and spent most of her youth living on a farm. Some of her favorite things to do there were spending time with her family, going on the road with her dad and brother, and playing “store”. She loved to travel and always dreamed of traveling the U.S. with her brother.
Cheryl attended Lyons High School, where she took pride in being a Pom Pom girl. She loved going to dances and socializing. She could hold a conversation with anyone and could dance well into the night! When she was 17, her father passed away, and shortly after, Cheryl started working at Rentschler’s Restaurant as a waitress. She worked there for many years and enjoyed the hustle and bustle of waitressing, as well as all of the lifelong friendships she made.
After waitressing for most of her life, Cheryl got her real estate license in the mid-1990s and eventually moved to California to be with her children. She continued her love of working and socializing as she took on a new career as a barista. Her greatest love was her family and friends, and everyone who got to know her loved her back. Cheryl had an enormous giving heart and devoted countless hours to the people she loved. She had a special place in her heart for her two grandchildren, Connor and Liam.
She is survived by her brother, Duane, who still lives in Aberdeen, SD. Cheryl leaves behind two children, John (Sunisa) and Penny (Ryan), along with two grandchildren, Connor and Liam. She was preceded in death by her mother (Vernus), father (Russell), sisters (Mary and Pearl), and brothers (Mick and Joe). Her family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time. We will miss her every day until we meet again. A memorial service will be held in San Clemente in January and Sioux Falls in the spring.