Martha Joyce Sanderson Cherry's Obituary
Martha Joyce Sanderson Cherry beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on April 16, 2021 at the age of 85. Joyce was born on April 26, 1935 in Afton, Wyoming to Orion LaMont and Louie Heap Sanderson. Joyce grew up in Freedom, Wyoming and attended schools in Freedom and Afton. She graduated from high School at the age of sixteen and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Ricks College the last year it was a four-year college.
Upon graduation Joyce interned in Medical Technology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. She worked at Dee Memorial Hospital in Ogden, Utah for two years as a medical technologist. Joyce worked for Western Airlines as a stewardess for several years. After retirement from the airlines, she worked at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Joyce married Dr. George Sedlar and later divorced. During their marriage they enjoyed skiing around the world and mountain climbing. They summited the Grand Teton and several other mountains.
Joyce later married Howard Wesley Cherry III. They enjoyed the symphony and opera and were season ticket holders in Seattle, Washington. Joyce loved reading especially English Literature. Howard and Joyce were blessed with two sons; Howard Wesley Cherry IV and Dwight Matthew Cherry. Joyce and Howard divorced and she continued her education in Medical Technology. Joyce worked at Evergreen Hospital in Seattle for several years.
Joyce made many friends with the Crazy Ladies Ski Club. They traveled and skied at resorts all over the United States and Canada. When Joyce retired, she settled down in Midway, Utah where she could enjoy skiing within minutes of her home.
Joyce will be remembered for her generosity and compassion for others. She was always trying to help and serve anyone she felt was in need. She was loved by all who knew her.
Joyce is survived by her two sons, Wes (Laura) and Matthew Cherry and her grandson Quentin Pascal Cherry. She is also survived by her sisters, LaDean Clark, Yvonne Card and Linda Call (Don). She was preceded in death by her parents LaMont and Louie Sanderson and her brothers Delmar, Lloyd and Dennis.
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