Cheryl Lynn Jakanoski Erickson, 63, passed away May 5th at her home in Billings MT.
Cheryl was born in Glasgow MT to John and Nadine Jakanoski, the second of 5 children. She grew up on the family wheat farm southeast of Glasgow, liked to be outdoors, and loved the horses and cows as a child. She went to one room Newton School until grade 7, and later graduated from Glasgow High School in 1970. Cheryl went to college and became a registered nurse, working at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. She did many things as a nurse, including labor and delivery, and working at the OB/GYN clinic for Dr. Lawrence Palazzo. Her empathy and caring for patients, paired with her intelligence, made her a valuable nurse as well as endearing her to many she cared for.
In 1975, she married Dan Maag of Glasgow. They later divorced, and she married Lynn Sather in 1981. Together they adopted their daughter from South Korea, Jana Marie Sather. After many years of marriage, they too divorced. Cheryl moved to Havre, where she worked in public health, and also in a clinic. Here, she met Max Erickson, and they married after growing to love each other. He owned Beaver Creek Golf Course in Havre, and also worked at DA Davidson. Cheryl no longer worked as a nurse, but joined him in helping run the golf course, pro shop, etc. She beautified the outside with flowers and landscaping, and cooked for events. It kept her busy until Max retired from DA Davidson, and they moved to Billings in 2012, eventually selling the golf course. Max soon took on a job at Lithia Toyota, perfectly suited to his personable and gregarious personality. Cheryl helped her youngest sister, Lana, with her two daughters Brynn & Savannah, taking them to or from school, and enjoyed her time with them.
Cheryl loved to garden, was artistic, a great cook, an exceptionally thoughtful gift giver, and a caring nurse. We take comfort knowing she is at peace.
Cheryl is survived by her husband, Max Erickson; daughter, Jana Sather; mother, Nadine Jakanoski; sister, Paula Hicks (Andy); brother, Mark Jakanoski; brother, Scott Jakanoski (Kim); sister, Lana Koch (Jamie); nieces, Leah Miller (Nate), Bridget Sholley (Justin), Brynn Feldman, Savannah Feldman; great nieces, Tatumn Sholley, Tessa Miller and great nephews, Vaughn Miller, Bo Sholley, and Tucker Sholley, as well as several cousins.
“I have passed the mountain peak and my soul is soaring in the firmament of complete and unbounded freedom; I am in comfort. I am in peace”
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday May 10, 2016
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, MT 59230
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday May 10, 2016
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, MT 59230
Collette Koch says
i had only met cheryl briefly, but sensed instantly she like everyone in the the rest of her family , she must have been a kind loving person. our thoughts are with all of the family. i hope you all will feel comfort over the days to come. all our love and prayers for the jakanoski family, allan and collette koch
Cindy says
So sorry to hear. Cheryl was loved, and a good neighbor in Glasgow on 10th street north.
Paula says
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to your entire family at this difficult time. Cheryl was a caring , loving person with a smile on her beautiful face. She is truly soaring with the eagles and at peace.
Mick and Paula
Bev says
I am in comfort. I am in Peace. Cheryl will be missed but her kindness and giving heart will live on. Prayers for strength and hugs for comfort as you go thru this difficult time. Larry and Bev
Don & Judy Elletson says
Our hearts go out to you as you mourn Cheryl’s passing. She was a sweetheart. Love Donnie & Judy
Erin Tade Phipps says
Sending much love and prayers to the family. Such sad news. Erin Phipps
Ken Legare says
I was so sorry and heartbroken to hear of Cheryl’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Max, Jana and all her family. Rest in peace my cousin.
Barb Gallagher says
Cheryl was a sweet loving soul who left this earth too soon, may she rest in peace.
May there be love and healing to all whose lives she touched. God Bless.
Patty Hallock says
So Sad………..Thoughts and Prayers to the Family…….Patty and Milt
Lenny & Janice LaCounte says
What a wonderful soul Cheryl was. I have been thinking of her all week and it really is sad to loose such a wonderful person. I pray that you find comfort in knowing she is free of any pain she suffered.
Myra says
My heart is aching from this news!! Cheryl was such a fun, loving, caring lady! Prayers to her family!
Yvonne says
So sorry to hear, Cheryl was so sweet and beautiful inside and out. Prayers to her family
Janis Akre Bittner says
I am so saddened to hear about Cheryl. I have such fond memories of our times together as “farm kids” and all the hours we shared together riding our Hondas and sunbathing at the Fort Peck Lake. I also remember with great fondness when she came to visit with me after the passing of my mother…. it was like we had seen each other yesterday. My condolences to all her family and loved ones.
Janet Reiter says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Cheryl. She had such a kind and loving heart. My thoughts and prayers to Max, Jana, and all the Jakanoski family. God bless.
Sylvia Lee says
Prayers for her eternal rest and peace for her entire family.
Jana says
Mom- today is 12/24/2020. What a year it has been. I pray to you but felt like it didn’t fill my need to talk to you so I’m trying this instead. I miss you. I wish I didn’t put my phone in the washer because I want to hear your voice again. I wish I could go back in time to when you and I were ok and I could give you a hug. I just miss you. Merry Christmas Eve mom. I love you