Cheryl Ann Gibson (Stoddard) lost her battle to Leukemia on Aug. 16, 2024, and has moved on to more exclusive gatherings.
Born in Lewiston, Idaho, on Aug. 3, 1951, she lived her childhood in Orofino, Idaho, playing in the woods and swimming in the Clearwater River. She graduated from Orofino High School in 1969 and received her teaching degree from Pacific Lutheran University in 1973. She met and married Sam Gibson in 1976. They eventually settled in Adna, Washington, where they raised a family and created a life full of joy while traveling, gardening, laughing with friends and talking about geology and history with all traveling companions.
Cheryl left behind a teaching legacy that spanned 43 years. She began her career in Rainier, Washington, but shortly moved to Adna where she continued to teach elementary until her retirement. She was known for teaching in a fun, dedicated style that was full of knowledge and humor.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Clarice Stoddard. She is survived by her husband, Sam Gibson; daughters, Aimee Taylor (Eric), Katie Gibson (Frank) and Sarah Reid (Matt); grandchildren, Tinley, Brody, Hawkins and Flint; and mother-in-law, Lois Gibson. She will be remembered by her sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, softball family, friends, coworkers, students and countless others.
