Cherie Marie Orton Watters Obituary (1927

“Together Again” Our sweet mother, grandmother, sister & friend, Cherie Marie Orton Watters went home on April 21, 2014 to be with her sweetheart and eternal companion, Miles. He died October 8, 2013. They were married 2 days shy of 67 years. She was born on December 10, 1927 in Parowan, Utah, the oldest of 3 children and only daughter to Winston & Elsa Marie Decker Orton. Cherie was raised in Parowan and attended schools there. She met her sweetheart, Miles Lee Watters, at a roller skating rink in Parowan and shortly after graduation they started their married lives together at age 18 when they married on October 10, 1946. Their marriage was solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple on September 7, 1949. They made their homes in Cedar City, Las Vegas, and finally Provo where they have lived for the last 40 years. They were blessed with 5 daughters. Cherie had a beautiful soprano voice which she shared with many in church choirs and in various other opportunities, such as the Singing Mothers. She loved to play the piano and loved listening to all kinds of music. She loved her family immensely and enjoyed being around them often. Her grandkids always had a special place in her heart. Her grandson taught her the love of sports, so she loved to watch BYU sports and the Utah Jazz team. She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many church leadership positions throughout the years in their different wards. The family wishes to thank BelAire Assisted Living Center (American Fork), Envision Health Care (Jolene), Hospice for Utah (Michael & Lyn), and her doctors, Dr. James Clark, Provo, Michelle Thomas, NP, and Dr. Gary Holland for their kind and loving care these last few months. Also, we are so grateful for the Edgemont 4th Ward for the kind & constant care of our parents for the last few years. We love and appreciate all of you!!! Cherie is survived by her 4 living daughters, Sharon K Lourenco, Lehi; Mara Lee Harris, Kearns; Cherie LeeAnn Craner, Orem; and Kim (Scott) Christensen, Cedar Hills; 21 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; 1 brother, Bud D Orton, Parowan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Miles; daughter, Michele; her parents, 1 brother and many grandchildren that passed on through still birth and infancy. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Edgemont 4th Ward Chapel, 4056 North 650 East (Timpview Dr.), Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 North State Street, Thursday, April 24, from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Friday from 9-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com.