Cheryl Ellen Kneller

Cheryl was born to Joseph Lyle and Jessie Evalad (Billingsley) Bray May 11, 1958 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. Cheryl grew up on a farm south of Tisdale, and moved to town with her parents for her high school years. She attended school in Tisdale where she graduated at TUCS in June 1976.

Cheryl met her husband Maynard in 1976 and was married in Tisdale, Saskatchewan May 21, 1977. She had 2 daughters Charmon and Cimberly. Maynard and Cheryl built their home in Bjorkdale in 1977, which she resided in until the final day. Together they owned and managed various business throughout their lives: Gravel Trucks, Barrier Ford Resort and Lakefront and Bjorkdale One Stop. Her beloved husband worked as a project manager for civil projects across Western and Northern Canada. Cheryl would visit him frequently and ultimately ended up working as a result of her visits. She worked as an administrator, surveyor helper and general manager.

Cheryl was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing; and even bagged a few trophy bucks. She had a passion for gardening, cooking and baking. She won many awards for her breads, jellies, pickles and other various canning goodies. She had a love for the written word and even worked part time as a Librarian at the Bjorkdale Public Library for many years. She was an enthusiastic and committed community member that enjoyed volunteering with the UACW in Bjorkdale for most of her adult life.

Cheryl will be missed by her husband Maynard William Kneller; her daughters: Charmon (Gordon) Kwasney, Cimberly (Ian) McMullen; her grandchildren: William Kwasney, Benjamin Kwasney, Anastasia Kwasney, Callie McMullen, Harper McMullen; her siblings: Betty Darmokid and Lyndon Bray; as well as many extended relatives and friends.