Cherrill Lynn Haver, 85, of Holland, Michigan, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 7, 2025. The Second Sunday of Advent for Peace.
Cherrill was born in Zeeland, Michigan to Seburn “Cy” and Ruth Alida Sherman on November 18, 1940. She went on to attend Asbury College, Hope College, and Davenport University until she married and had “three girls.”
In her lifetime, Cherrill claimed she was “most proud of her children and grandchildren.” She is survived by her daughters Michelle Tonning and husband, Julian, Stacey Pattegar, and Sabrina Haverdink, as well as three grandchildren, Kelly Grace, Julian Young “J.Y.”, Storm Jericho, and sister Dianne DeYoung and her three children. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Cherrill will be remembered for her creative ability to knit, crochet, sew, and quilt heirloom bedspreads for her children. She loved music and played organ and piano, college through 1990, at various churches and special events, like Christian Women’s Club (CWC). She was most content playing her favorite hymns. Also, singing alto with a traveling Christian trio during the 1980’s.
Her faith provided hope in all things. She is quoted to say, “Jesus brings me the most comfort in my day-to-day. Make sure you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior because without Him, there is no hope.” How sweet it is that the Prince of Peace chose the Second Sunday of Advent to call Cherrill into His glory!
She will be laid to rest beside her predeceased parents at a private graveside ceremony at Graafschap Cemetery in Holland, Michigan on December 18, 2025.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Resthaven Maple Woods staff who developed caring relationships with Cherrillincluding Christine, Kenyatta, Leslie, Administrator Jill, and Nurse Maddie. Also, the life-preserving and loving staff of Hospice of Holland with Jacob, Deanna, Dr. Emery, Sara, Taylor, Marissa, and Sarah. With dignity and respect, you touched her heart and kept her well unto her last breath on earth.
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