Cheryl Eileen Kruger

Millcreek City, Utah, on an overcast morning on Friday, December 30 at 9:00 AM, Cheryl Eileen Whittaker Kruger ended her mortal journey while sitting in her favorite lazy girl recliner in the company of her devoted husband of 43 years, Patrick.

Cheryl was born on March 5, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah to beloved parents Elna Day and Lester Ross Whittaker. She grew up in West Valley City, Utah and attended Granger High School, later earned an Associate's degree as a medical assistant. Cheryl married Patrick Earl Kruger of San Francisco on August 3, 1979. Pat and Cheryl never had any children of their own but were blessed in many other ways. They traveled extensively. Maui was their favorite destination.

Cheryl’s first job as a teenager was candling eggs in Sugarhouse. She progressed to the grocery business, then to a position as Pharmacy Tech for Rite Aid for 17 years, then back to Smith’s Supermarket for another 15 years. Cheryl earned many customer service awards. She was an excellent cook and her holiday fruit cakes and fruit pizzas are legendary.

Cheryl was a compassionate nurse to her 94 year old father (deceased) and 95 year old mother (doing well) prior to her passing. She was a generous caregiver to all family members or friends in need.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, mother, siblings: David (Sherri), Dennis (Connie), Lynnette Deluyck, Holly (Fred Marquardson), and Susan (Mike Windley). Cheryl leaves behind her lovely niece, Josie; nephews: Ross, Jesse, Jason, Justin, Jeremy, Joshua, Ben, Curtis, Kevin, and Nathan, who all loved their Aunt Cheryl very much. Lifelong friends: Judy and Sean Sleater, Janice Mauz, Jenny Bennett, Bev and Allen Glenn, Kate and Mike Blain, Dale and Linda Nelson, and Doloris J. Bunting share the pain of Cheryl’s passing.

Cheryl attended many Moody Blues concerts with her dear friend Judy Sleater, who was like a sister. Patrick's sister Shari Nielsen was very generous in providing a beautiful place to stay in South Shore Lake Tahoe, Nevada on several occasions. Thank you Shari and Ralf.

Family and friends are asked to join us in a celebration of Cheryl’s life on Saturday, January 14th at 2:00 PM at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah 84120 to pay respects and share memories.

A poem of Remembrance:

We won’t forget our days with you, your memory will not leave our view.

For you have changed our lives you see, and in our hearts you’ll always be.

Your love is our greatest prize . . . it warms our hearts like summer skies.

In darkest moments of the night, your love brings us a guiding light.

And now we see through all our tears, we’ll never lose you through the years.

No matter what . . . We’ll never part, for we have locked you in our hearts.

May Cheryl rest in peace.