Cheryl Ann Masvero

Cheryl Ann Masvero, 70, of Traverse City, passed away January 20, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Cheryl's Life Story began on January 13, 1948, born to the late Gilbert and Verona (Betts) Rosewarne. She was the oldest sister to the late Shelly Walker and to Jill (Tim) Brown.

She grew up in suburbia Detroit and graduated from Warren High School, Class of '66. She was active in student government and served as a class officer. An enthusiastic member of the Pep Club, she attended and supported all the school's sports teams. She continued that enthusiasm, cheering on her children's' many athletic competitions and as an avid spectator and companion of sporting venues with her husband.

On September 13, 1969 she married her best friend and high school classmate,
J. Blaine Masvero. Life was an adventure. During their 48 years of married life, they moved twelve times about the country before returning to their home state and retire on Old Mission Peninsula.

Cheryl enjoyed sailing away on cruise ships throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. Upon reaching the many ports along the way, she was always in pursuit of tropical fish as she snorkeled the depths of the great blue wonder. Several house boating excursions, with family and friends, was always a most enjoyable time. Special trips to Walt Disney World were delightful experiences for her. Just last November, she completed a 5k event being wheeled along by her daughter, son, and son and daughter-in-laws. Travels to Germany, Holland, France and Switzerland were memorable highlights.

Together with her husband and children, Cheryl had the opportunity to attend many theatrical plays. Musicals were always her favorite. Most recently, the most joyous and prideful of productions she attended were the several that her two grandchildren performed in and participated behind the scenes in technical roles.

An avid reader, Cheryl read to her children and grandchildren hundreds of stories and nursery rhymes, and many many novels and Christian readings for her personal enjoyment. "The Shack" was her favorite of all. The last book recited to her was "You Are Special" written by Max Lucado.
Her response thereafter? "I think a dot just fell off me".

She was always willing to play games of any sort, anytime and with anybody. Especially cards, whether it is Go Fish & Old Maid, Skip-bo, gin rummy, pinochle or hearts. Her pursuit of a "Black Jack" was well known. Watching movies never occurred without popcorn, m&m peanuts, and whoppers. Online word games challenged her daily of late.

Cheryl was regarded as "the thread that knit the family together". She lovingly stitched and sewed handmade Christmas stockings for dozens of her family members.

She was a modest collector of things. Angels, beach glass, and birdies of all sorts. But coins were the largest of all. She held many fond childhood memories of her grandfather, 'Papa Keith', and time spent together learning about coin collecting.
Cheryl carried this forward in the same manner with her children and grandchildren. Minted silver coin sets were always a required Christmas stocking stuffer.

Looking to the out-of-doors, from within her home she called Tree Tops, and from her kitchen spot she called her 'perch', Cheryl found peace and comfort in watching her birds visit for their daily feast. She was captivated by large pileated woodpeckers that would find nourishment she had placed for them. Delicate flittery chickadees fondly graced her view.

Cheryl certainly valued friendships. She maintained those bonds with many special people in her life for decades and decades. High school class reunions were a frequent annual event along with gathering of old friends known as "Friendsgiving Feast" usually proceeding the Thanksgiving holiday. Her OMP-United Methodist Church family regarded her as courageous and outgoing with caring ways for others.

To her children and grandchildren, she was the perfect balance of motherly love, friend, and respectful support. She was a good listener, seldom giving input but rather being obedient knowing the author of her faith would fill in where she could not. Cheryl is Love. She is best known as being patient, kind, gentle, selfless, caring, warm, genuine, vibrant, real, and witty.

Cheryl had a strong statement of faith, committing to God's care knowing that those who survive her will also have the comfort of knowing that she left us in that faith.
"Peace I leave you with, my peace I give unto you, let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." -John 14:27

Cheryl Masvero is survived, deeply cherished and dearly missed by her beloved husband; J. Blaine Masvero, her precious children; son Joseph B, Masvero, and daughter, Lynde B. Steensen. By her daughter in law, Beth, and son in law, Brad Steensen. And by her treasured grandchildren, Josiah B. Masvero and Jeremiah B. Masvero.

Those wishing an expression of sympathy in Cheryl's honor may do so to the
Munson Love Light organization that supports hospice care;
www.munsonhomehealth.org/annualgiving

Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your condolences and memories with Cheryl's family on her tribute page.

A memorial service will take place Saturday March 31, 2018 at 11:00am at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery. The service will be held in the Chapel Of Flowers located in the Mausoleum. 621 W. Long Lake Road, Troy, MI 48098. A memorial luncheon will take place immediately following the service. Kindly RSVP to Blaine, Joe/Beth or Lynde/Brad for location details.

The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.