Cheryl Gardner Pearson, age 87, was born March 2, 1933, in Murray, Utah, to Clive Douglas and Eva Sessions Gardner, of West Jordan, Utah.  She died peacefully on November 18, 2020, in her home at Legacy House in Spanish Fork, Utah.

She married Howard J. Pearson, her eternal companion, July 17, 1950, in the Logan, Utah Temple.  She is survived by her seven children: Sue (Mitchell) Thompson, Lynette Pearson, Howard Douglas (Anna Flygare) Pearson, Michael (Janet Follett) Pearson, Jennifer (Barry) Cloward, Gregory (Melinda Rosevear) Pearson and Courtland (Teresa Shirley) Pearson. She is survived by her 27 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great- grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.  Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband; mother and father; sister, Sharon Gardner Spencer; brother, Weston Clive Gardner; and grandson, Tyler Pearson.

Cheryl was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Her callings included Stake Relief Society President, Ward Relief Society Counselor, and 22 years in the Primary.  She transcribed Patriarchal Blessings for her husband, Patriarch of the Spanish Fork West Stake, for 32 years.  Cheryl and Howard served a 28-month mission at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, and served four years in the Provo Temple.

She taught Chapter One Reading for several years for Nebo School District.

Cheryl enjoyed playing piano, handiwork, making quilts, crocheting, knitting, and tatting.  She made many clothes for her children.  Most of all, she loved nothing more than being surrounded by her family and was grateful for their obedience to the gospel and service to the Lord.

Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday morning, November 25, 2020, from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. Standard COVID-19 protocol will be r

equired. Out of concern for the safety of everyone, the family asks that guests limit their time while in the building and ask, respectfully, that ill or at-risk guests remain at home. A private, for immediate family only, service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home. Extended family and friends can view the service on YouTube by clicking on the link provided. Interment, following the service, will take place at Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

There is no way our family can adequately thank the many dear friends and caregivers who served mom and our family over the years.  Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted our ability to share this special time with so many of the people we love.  Under these unusual circumstances, we hope you will understand and feel of our love and thanks at this special time in our family’s history.