Cheryl Stoddard Corless

PAUL – Cheryl Stoddard Corless, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at the age of 90. She was born March 24, 1923, in Richmond, Utah, the second of three girls.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Morris Bishop and Howard Stewart Corless; two sisters, Bara Stoddard Peterson and Florence Stoddard; and her parents, J Ray and Irene (Nelson) Stoddard.

Cheryl is survived by her children, Gary Corless (Kathy), Marcy Christensen (Bob), Kevin Corless (Patty), and David Corless (Susan); 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Cheryl grew up in Richmond, enjoyed life, and always had a positive outlook no matter what challenges she faced. Among other talents, she was a master gardener with a very green thumb. She could fix just about anything and rescued many a broken tricycle and other toys.

Cheryl ran a forklift during World War II, and was widowed when Morris was killed while serving in the Philippines. Cheryl and Howard married in 1949 and had a yours, mine, and ours family. They worked together on their farm, and their home and yard in Paul, Idaho.

She was not known as a world traveler, but was able to visit Mexico, Canada, and Alaska, along with several countries in Europe. She enjoyed Hawaii, spent winters in Arizona, and traveled to most of the western states.

Cheryl was an active member of the LDS Church, spending time as a Cub Scout den leader, Primary and Sunday School teacher, Young Women leader, and ward/stake/regional dance director. Over many years, she and Howard taught ballroom dancing to thousands of teenagers and adults.

Cheryl was a terrific mother to her children, and always supported them. She cared for her mother, Howard’s mother, and many others for many years. She always pitched in when help was needed, was loved and admired by all who knew her, and truly left the world a better place.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Emerson LDS Church, 127 S. 950 W., of Paul, with Bishop Bruce Hansen officiating. Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Saturday at the church.