Sheri (Minnich) Yandall of Bay City, Michigan, passed away after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) March 13, 2008 at home surrounded by family and friends.

Sheri was a wonderful, giving, caring, generous, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She cared for her family and wanted what's best for them. She valued her family, honesty, and trust.

Sheri always loved spending time with her family and friends. Family was extremely important to her and her family loved spending time at her home with her. She is loved by her husband, her daughters, her siblings, her granddaughter, other family members, friends, many others, and her dog Angel.

Sheri loved to entertain. She loved a good party at her house, a great glass of wine or a delicious margarita. She had a way with getting parties organized and loved sitting on the back patio by the pool entertaining family and friends.

Sheri was born May 18, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan. She is survived by her husband, Fred Yandall, two daughters, Sandra (Brian) Graves, Sarah (Eric) Hershberger; one granddaughter, Lillian Sheri Graves; three siblings, Sandra (Doug) First, Bo Minnich, Scott (Ann) Minnich; nephews Casey, Auston, John, and niece Hailey Minnich. Sheri also leaves her mother-in-law, Patricia Yandall, her father-in-law Edward Yandall; five brothers-in-law, Edward (Kathleen) Yandall, Michael (Laura) Yandall, Chris Yandall(Lesley Clark), Patrick (Marla) Yandall, Charles (Terrie) Yandall; sister-in-law Myrt (Russell) Duffin; many Yandall family nieces and nephews, Marissa, Shannon, Justin, Marcus, Eki, Dawn, Donald, Velita, Michael, Marcelina, Metala, Tirzah, Gabriel, Jenica, Ramon, Kalil, Rizza, Angeline, Katrin, Carmela, Jennifer, Sam, Leonah, Algene, Shane, Jingle, Efraim, Rouell, Richie, Crizza, Yvonne, Jade, and Mary Grace. She leaves dear friends Debby and Gary Jankens and their children Josh (Adrienne), Kyle and Allie; Patricia and Gregg Kochom, and their sons Kyle and Connor; Kevin and Genessa Mahoney and their sons Miles and Kelvin; Phil and Becky Markiecki and daughter Cristina; Kim and Darin Mattson and their children Dwight, Luke, and Casey. She also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors. She was predeceased by her mother Evelyn Mae (Minnich) Lee, and her father Robert Harold Minnich, Sr. She loved them all very much and was loved very much in return.

Sheri and Fred were married on July 9, 1976 and enjoyed over 31 years together. They were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Sandra and Sarah. Sheri loved gathering with family and friends and preparing food for guests. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Recently, all family celebrations, holidays and meals were held at their house so that Sheri could join in and her bedroom was used as a second dining room so that she could share in the celebrations and meals.

Thanks to the many people who were with Sheri and Fred these past years. Sheri's sister Sandy, purchased the house next door and left her house in Virginia to help care for Sheri, and Sandy's husband Doug commuted from Virginia. Sister Sandy was Sheri's legs and eyes to the outside world as she ran numerous "missions" to help Sheri settle her affairs and provided care to Sheri every morning. Sheri and Fred were blessed to have Sandy's help these past few years. Thanks to daughters Sandy and Sarah and their families who spent so much time at Fred and Sheri's house that they thought they had moved back in; to cousin Janet Roselle, who brought a meal every week; to Debby and Gary Jankens, who we saw almost every week and their daughter, Allie Jankens who gave care to Sheri; to the Monday morning breakfast crew of sister Sandy, daughter Sandy and granddaughter Lilly, brothers Bo and Scott who met weekly at the house; to Ann Minnich who made many meals for the family during Sheri's last days; to Diane Davidson who sent weekly cards to cheer Sheri up and to many friends including Patricia, Gregg, Kyle and Connor Kochom who stopped by to visit; to Kevin and Genessa Mahoney who flew from Arizona to visit Sheri; to Sheri's brother-in-law Mike who made many trips from Maryland; to brother-in-law Patrick who dedicated an album and song to Sheri; to brother-in-law Chris who highlighted Sheri oin the Yandall family website ( http://www.yandall.com ) and requested prayers for Sheri and visited numerous times; to Edward and Patricia Yandall who had many special masses in honor of Sheri; to brother Charley who offered up many prayers and blessed Sheri and Fred on their 25th wedding anniversary celebration; to brother Ed and sister Myrt who prayed for Sheri; and to Father Dale Orlik who blessed Sheri and Fred's 10th wedding anniversary and who will preside at Sheri's funeral at St. Boniface Church.

Thanks so much to Heartland Hospice for the kindness and care they gave Sheri to comfort her through these past few years and especially in her last few days; to Nurse Laurie Pisarkiewicz who provided Sheri physical, emotional and spiritual care; and to Cheryl Rogers who was with Sheri three times a week providing personal care and oldies music. Thanks also to Stephanie Ryczko of Henry Ford Hospital for the guidance and help she provided for Sheri.

Sheri and Fred were blessed to have such great friends and family, who visited and offered prayers and support during these difficult past few years. Sheri wanted all of you to know that she loved you all and cherished your friendship over the years, your greatest gift to Sheri.

Sheri is now resting in her eternal place with our Lord and is free from pain and the confinement of her bed. We will miss her greatly, but are comforted by knowing that she is in heaven. Please remember Sheri in your prayers as she remembers you.

Visitation will be held at Gephart Funeral Home, 201 West Midland Street, Bay City, Michigan, on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a prayer vigil service at 7:00 p.m. which will include a eulogy written by Sheri. The prayer vigil is also a time where friends and family can share stories about Sheri. A funeral mass will be held at the Church of St. Boniface, 510 N. Lincoln Avenue, Bay City, Michigan, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. and will be celebrated by Father Dale Orlik. A luncheon will be held immediately following the funeral at the Church of St. Boniface.