Cheryl Thompson

February 10, 1967 - January 27, 2018

Our beloved mother, daughter, and sister, Cheryl Thompson, 50, has returned to her loving heavenly father on Saturday, January 27, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Cheryl passed away due to complications from ADRS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) Cheryl was born on February 10, 1967 to Larry and Emma Lou Higgins. She spent her childhood years in Canyon, Texas. Most of her adult life was spent in the Utah County Area.  Cheryl had the biggest heart. Some of her greatest joys were her grandchildren and reconnecting with students she had taught over the years.  Cheryl is preceded in death by her mother, Emma Lou and brother, Robyn. She is survived by her children, Cherish (Derrick Smith) Thompson, Courtni (Colby) Patten, Erika, Mark Marshall, Abigail and Cassidy Thompson and her three grandchildren Blake, Kelbie and Thea Patten; her father Larry Higgins and two brothers Bruce and Eric Higgins. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 1st, at 10:00 am at the LDS Crescent Park Third Ward, 11350 South 1300 East, Sandy, Utah, where Viewings will be held Wednesday, January 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services on Thursday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Interment in Aurora City Cemetery, 200 West 200 North, Aurora, Utah. The family would like to give a special thanks to the medical team at Intermountain medical center shock trauma Intensive care unit for all of their hard work and effort’s during the last few weeks of our mother’s life.  Any donations can be made to the Petal Network Foundation at Petalnet.org to further research and find a cure for ARDS.  Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.