Cheryl Ann Schwanke-Christensen

Cheryl Ann Schwanke- Christensen a 64 year old resident of Motley passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1957 in Wadena, Minnesota to Donna (Anderson) and Martin Westad. She married Jay Christensen on November 17th, 2003 in Wadena, Minnesota. Cheryl was a very kind and caring person. She spent many years working as a CNA/Home Health Aide. She spent her life caring for others at work as well as at home with her family. Family was very important to Cheryl. She loved to cook big meals and bake goodies for her family. Cheryl loved spending time with family. She often took grandchildren on nature walks and hosted cousin weekends that were packed full of fun. Cheryl had a deep connection with nature. She loved spending time outdoors. Some of her favorite pastimes include hiking, berry picking, rock hunting, country drives, and growing flowers. She was also an animal lover and enjoyed bird watching.

She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Luca; and brothers, Billy and Chad. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Jay; children, Jeremiah (Sara) of Verndale, Collette Eastman of Pierz, and Claudette Schwanke of Motley; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Ronald (Julie) Westad, and Robert (Mary) Mathe; sister, Joanne Purdy.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Caring for Cheryl and her family

Taylor Funeral Home of Staples