Support Cheri's Family in Their Time of Need

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl (Cheri) Christine Riess Christensen on September 8th, 2024, at the age of 72.

On September 2nd 2024, Cheryl (Cheri) Riess Christensen was found down unresponsive. She had a massive brain bleed and pons stroke and ended up in a coma on life support. Cheri woke up from her coma on September 4th however they were unable to perform surgery and were discussing palliative options. She was a fighter and fought till her last moments here.

Cheri was the eldest of four children: Cheryl Riess Christensen, Cathy Riess Pitt, Mitzi Riess Churchman, and LaVar Riess. On July, 18th, 1975, Cheri married Robert Dee Christensen in the Los Angeles Temple for time and all eternity. Together, they had three children: Jennifer Ann Christensen, born in 1976, Nika Marie Christensen, born in 1979, and Trevor James Christensen, born in1982,

Cheri’s family continued to grow with the marriages of her children. Jennifer Ann Christensen married Russell Gene Horton in 2001. Together, they had two children: Matthew Russell Horton, born in 2003, and Katelyn Dee Horton, born in 2007. Nika Marie Christensen married James Allen Ramos in 2008. They had three children: Ariana Shea Ramos, born in 2009; Aiden James Ramos, born in 2012; and Austin Robert Ramos, born in 2014.

Cheri was passionate about many things in life. She was an avid Harry Potter fan, a love she nurtured while working as a children's librarian, and she cherished her visit to Universal Studios’ Harry Potter World with her son, Trevor. She collected unique tin cans, made beautiful crafts, and spent countless hours creating handmade cards, wreaths, and ornaments for her loved ones.

Her greatest joy, however, was her role as a mother and grandmother. Cheri poured her heart into her family, becoming involved in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, PTA, church leadership, and supporting her children’s activities as a team mom. Her love and dedication to her family were unparalleled.

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Cheri's family is in need of support for funeral expenses. We appreciate all the help and will forever be grateful during this traumatic time.

Thank you!