Cheryl Mccraw

Cheryl A. (Creekmore) McCraw, 75, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021 in Littleton, Colorado, in the presence of her husband and two sons. Cheryl was born in Great Falls, Montana in 1945 and lived in Stanford, Montana with her parents Floyd Vern Creekmore and Betty (Smail) Creekmore (both deceased,) and two brothers. She graduated from Stanford High School (1963), attended Montana State University where she graduated with a Home Economics Degree (1971). She moved to Hawaii  in 1968 and began her teaching career, after a brief time as a stay-at-home mom, in the Hawaii Public & Private School systems. Her first teaching assignment was on Maui, and later at Kahuku High School (Oahu), and retired in 2002 as a Vice Principal from Aikahi Elementary (Oahu). During her 38 years residing in Hawaii, Cheryl loved and embraced the Hawaiian culture through her love of performing Hula, Hawaiian Music, and teaching the many children of Hawaii on the islands of Maui, Kauai, and Oahu while following her husband Bill who was employed with the Sugar Industry.  She further enjoyed Gospel Country Music, Country Music, the Scottish Bagpipes, and the Denver Brass. She is survived by her husband William, son Brent and family - Julia, Katie and Emma (Littleton, CO), son Thomas and family - Crystal, Malia, Mikala, and Gabriel (Katy, TX). Additionally, she is survived by her brothers Floyd Larry Creekmore and family (Big Fork, MT) and John Davis Creekmore (Post Falls, ID). Memorial Services will be held on June 12, 2021 @ 3:00pm at Mountainview Christian Church located at 40 East Highlands Ranch Parkway, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126. Private burial services will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery located in Denver, Colorado at a later date.

Cheryl often would remind everyone to, “Take the time to stop and smell the red roses” which is her favorite flower.  Upon her passing she wanted to leave the following message: Believe in yourself and trust in God. Be kind to all and honor your family. Live each day with a smile on your face and grace in your heart. Laugh a lot, it’s good for you! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to rockymountainlabrescue.com c/o Cheryl A. McCraw in honor of her many beloved yellow labs.