Obituary of Cheryl Lynn Lamers (nee Nistor)

July 15, 1955 – Regina, Saskatchewan
September 29, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta
 

It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Cheryl Lamers (nee Nistor) announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Cheryl will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ken Lamers, her son Matthew Lamers (Cassandra Warner), her daughter Erin Lamers, her father John Nistor, and her brother Dale (Janice) Nistor. Cheryl was predeceased by her mother Annette Nistor, with whom she was extremely close and who played an important role throughout her life. 

Cheryl was born on July 15, 1955 in Regina, Saskatchewan. She and her brother grew up in a loving home in the Southey area, with Cheryl excelling in her academic studies while also enjoying extra curricular activities such as being a member of the Girl Guides and playing for the school basketball team. Cheryl went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology at the University of Saskatchewan and enjoyed a rewarding career in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine. Cheryl and Ken were married for 43 years. She was extremely proud of their children's accomplishments. Cheryl was also a fierce advocate for her daughter Erin, working tirelessly to find placements in special needs programs and supporting her Special Olympics athletics. Sharing good times with her family and her large network of close friends was always what brought Cheryl the most joy.Cheryl was passionate about being a member of Calgary's Sistership Dragon Boat Association, spending twelve years as an active paddler and serving two years on the Board of Directors. She loved the camaraderie and reveled in the excitement of racing on the open water. She shared many good laughs with her Sisters on their many adventures, with her sense of humour always shining through and proving that she was never above poking fun at herself. She was a light in the lives of everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Chapel Of The Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB), on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Those attending will be asked to confirm one of the following, (A) COVID vaccination (date requested), OR (B) a negative COVID test (within 72 hours), OR (C) Medical exemption AND valid government identification (with name & date of birth) OR (D) Under 12 years of age. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Cheryl’s service streamed live on the day of service here. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here. Those who so desire may make a donation in memory of Cheryl to the Sistership Dragon Boat Association of Calgary at www.sistershipcalgary.com/donations.

In living memory of Cheryl Lamers, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
 

Cheryl's memorial card can be viewed using this link

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