Sherri GREEN

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GREEN: Sherri Leigh Green of Brandon passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Riding Mountain National Park. Sherri was born in Brandon on August 23, 1970 to parents Glen and Karen Green. Sherri was the youngest of three daughters and was her mom's "Little Pumpkin" and "Daddy's Little Girl". She attended Green Acres School from Kindergarten to grade six and then went to Earl Haig School for grades seven through nine. Sherri attended Neelin High School for grade ten. She furthered her education at ACC and received her Nurses' Aide certificate. Sherri worked at Robin's Donuts at 8th and Victoria for a few years and then for Home Care for ten years. Later in life she attended Trucking School to obtain her Class 1-A license. For the last four years she was employed as a Long Haul Trucker. Over the years Sherri volunteered as a Candy Striper at Brandon General Hospital, she was a member of St. John's Ambulance and volunteered at Rocky Addison Christmas meals. One of Sherri's wishes was to participate in a ladies trucking convoy for a cure for cancer. Sherri enjoyed such things as scenic drives through the Riding Mountain National Park, travelling, spending time with family, camping, horseback riding, picnics in the parks, country music and meeting new people. Sherri is survived by her father Glen (Lillian) Green, sisters: Glenda Gerry and Lisa (Dave) Taylor. Nieces: Vanessa Taylor and Sarah Gerry as well as nephews: Eric Taylor, Glenn and Chris Gerry. There are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who also survive. Sherri will be missed by her cat Mindy. She was predeceased by her mother Karen Green (Irwin), grandparents: Harold and Laura Green; Harold and Bernice Irwin as well as her cousin Danny Green and uncle Eldin Green. The Ceremony Celebrating Sherri's Life will be held at Central United Church, 327 - 8th Street, Brandon on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 11:00 am. Mona Franklin will officiate. Friends who wish may make a donation in Sherri's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0V9. Expressions of sympathy may be made atwww.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 26, 2009