Obituary of Cheryl Lynn Pratt

Cheryl Lynn Pratt 1948 - 2019 Cheryl Lynn Pratt (nee Jackson) was born to Brian and Dora Jackson in Wilkie, Saskatchewan on October 31, 1948. She was their second of 7 children. The family moved to Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan where Cheryl attended elementary, junior, and high school. Shortly after high school was finished, she moved to Brooks, Alberta where she went to college and became a nurse. In 1970, on a trip to the Peace Country for her best friend's wedding, Cheryl met Shawn Wilfred Pratt. They fell in love and were married on October 8, 1976. Cheryl worked as an RN at the Fort St. John Hospital from 1970 to 1977, when Cheryl and Shawn's first son James was born. Their second son Terry followed in 1979. From then on, Cheryl was a stay-at-home wife and mom to Shawn and the two boys, and she looked after multiple foster children that they had welcomed into their home. In 1992, they fell so in love with the cutest little boy they had been caring for, Travis. They welcomed him into their home permanently and adopted him. Cheryl was the best cook in the entire world, which was evident from her four boys' bellies. No one was ever turned away from the dinner table at Shawn and Cheryl's place. Many fondly remember the meals Cheryl cooked for them. Cheryl loved animals, just about as much as she loved her family. She had many dogs, cats, and horses over the years. She always had a dog in her life, or 2, or 4, or 6. Cheryl found peace on July 5, 2019 while at the Peace Villa Care Home in Fort St. John, and went to Heaven to be with her loved ones that passed before her. Cheryl was predeceased by her husband Shawn, son Terry, mother Dora, father Brian, brother Roxton, mother-in-law Betty, father-in-law Allan, and sister-in-law Cherie. Cheryl is survived and fondly remembered by her sons James and Travis (Nissa); grandchildren Jordan, Cheyenne, Taylor, and Willow; siblings Larry (Janet), Daryl, Kelly (Wanda), Suzan, and Warren (Rhonda); sisters-in-law Allana (Dave), Lovanna (Al), Bernice (Doug) and Tracy; brothers-in-law Greg (Inis), Allan JR (Sheena), Ian (Patsy), Tod (Kelly) and Darren; and many nephews, nieces, and friends. No service will be held at Cheryl's request. Expressions of sympathy may be made by donation to the SPCA, South Peace Branch, 637 - 114 Avenue, Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 3A1.