Ms. Cheryl Jayne Wood

April 8, 1959 - February 2, 2020

Cheryl Wood of High River, Alberta passed away on February 2, 2020 at the age of 60 years. Cheryl is survived by her son Gordon Walkden, daughter Valerie Penner (Gerry Prefontain); grandchildren Daylan Morgan, Sydney Morgan, Hunter Walkden and Curtis Penner; her two brothers Ryan (Donna) Wood and Warren Wood, niece Leanne Wood-Smith (David Smith), nephews Carson Wood (Gwynne Morgan) and Jarod Wood. Cheryl was born in Banff, Alberta where she spent her younger years growing up in Canmore, Alberta until she moved to Calgary Alberta in her early 20’s. Eventually she moved to Strathmore Alberta, then after a few years she went to High River where she finally felt at home. Along the way she tried her hand at many different career paths from office work, running a scale house to working in the food service industry. She lived life to the fullest, everywhere she went she brought joy to the people around her. She had a big heart and tried to help everyone she could. She loved family and loved spending time with her grandkids from trips to the zoo or just hanging out with them around the house. Cheryl was a truly remarkable woman who was loved by all who knew her. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.