With profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, Cherrie Ethel White (Black), on October 27th, 2020. Cherrie was born to Robert and Emily (Russell) Black on January 14th, 1936, in North Vancouver. She was predeceased in 2014 by the love of her life Rex White, her husband of 62 years, their 2 daughters and a son, one great-granddaughter, and her sister Eileen Miltimore.
Mom will be dearly missed by her 6 children, Debbie, Robert (Nancy), Trevor (Debbie) Rick (Mary), Loralee (Theo Huisman), and Lynne (Tony Milos), 16 grandchildren, and 18 beautiful great-grandchildren who touched her heart deeply. Mom loved babies and basked in the marvel of each new one that joined her family.
She will be missed by her sister, Colleen Cowell, with whom she shared a special bond.
We will lovingly remember our mother for her strength, grace, sense of humour, love of music and reading, and her amazing cooking and baking.
The family thanks mom’s caregivers at Royal Inland Hospital and Marjorie Willoughby Hospice.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the BC Children’s Hospital.
The family hopes to be able to hold a memorial for mom in Spring/Summer 2021.
11 Tributes
Every time I met your Mom, she would stay in my mind as an exceptional person. Warm, kind and caring.
Her World will feel the loss with the exception of the place she filled in our hearts, she’ll always be there.
Cherrie had a beautiful love of family, a great sense of humor, and was a lovely lady.
We loved her and will miss her too.
Our heart felt sorrow to all our cousins and families for your loss. Grandma Colleen will miss their Saturday morning chats.
Condolences for your loss. Let yourself grieve, time will help ease the pain.
Gwen & Larry Phillips
Debbie, Robert, Trevor, Rick, Loralee, and Lynne..So very sorry to hear the loss of your Mom. May all your memories help you through this sad time. Bill and Marie Houston
Cherrie was always a good friend. She shared many interesting stories about her life. Thinking of you and your loss. Ric Manson
Lynne, Tony, and Family,
Denice and I are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult and challenging time in your lives.
Denice and Guy
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this time. Always loved visiting with your folks up the hill. Sending lots of prayers and hugs. love from the Davis Family.
So sorry for you loss. Cherrie always had a smile and time for a visit. Thinking of you all. Marvin and Linda Higgins
Lynne and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Although it’s been quite awhile, I have fond memories of her in 100 Mile and Kamloops. Her smile and laughter will always be remembered. Thinking of you all, Natalie (May) Hodgkinson
I’m sorry for the family’s loss and have tried to reach you on FB. If you see this message please try and connect with me. Cherrie’s Mom was my Grandpa’s (Bill) sister and I have something special for Deb. I hope you are all doing well.