Kathryn Lynne Cherry

Kathryn (Kathy) Lynne Cherry passed away at her home on March 29th, 2011. She was 48. She joins her Father Raymon Runyon, Mother Joan Vibbard as well as her nephews Alvin Troub and Michael Runyon.

She grew up in Phoenix, Arizona where she worked at Motorola for many years. She moved to Oregon in 1990 living in Corvallis and Philomath before settling in Otis. She leaves behind many friends in Lincoln City. She loved horses especially her horse Patty. She was very adventurous and liked to experience new things such as skydiving. She was a collector of glass floats, polar bears, and recently started a collection of hand painted purses. Her favorite flowers were Red Roses.

She is survived by her devoted daughters Linda Marie Sunshine Boswell, Desiree Monique Stinnett and her treasured grandchildren; Aidan Sears, Kailan Bowen, Maddox Burrows and Savanah Boswell. She is also survived by her brothers Terry Runyon and Michael Runyon of Washington, her sisters Laurie Runyon and Mary Runyon of Independence, nephews Prescott Coe, Johnny Coe of Independence and Marcus Runyon of Arizona, and nieces Angel Troub, Autumn Coe, Summer Runyon, Serene Runyon and Son in Law Brandon Stinnett of Independence and Step Father Archie Vibbard of Monmouth.

She will be laid to rest in a small private graveside ceremony. Leslie Portune will be hosting a public memorial to Kathy On April 10th at 6pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill where she worked as a bartender. A memorial fund has been established to help with burial cost. You can make donations at any US bank to the Kathy Cherry Memorial Fund or at the Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.