Sheri Montea Tibbetts
July 14, 1950 – Feb. 5, 2017

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sheri passed peacefully at home after a long illness.

She was born in Seattle, Wash., and spent her younger years in Palm Desert, Calif.

When she was 15 she transferred to Indio High School and was immediately spotted by a young boy who she later agreed to marry on Valentine’s Day in 1972. Sheri and Dana were only apart in their 52 years together during his time in the Army.

Sheri attended San Diego State and moved with Dana to Santa Cruz, where she worked as a rehabilitation aid for Goodwill Industries and was active in youth sports and local schools.

Sheri became suddenly ill in 1984, but continued to stay active. Dana and Sheri and son, Dana Jr. moved to Lakeport in 1985.

She loved watching Dana Jr.’s basketball, baseball and soccer games. She loved spending time on the lake and water skiing when she was able.

Despite her failing health she remained positive. Sheri always put everyone else first and had an incredible amount of love for Dana which was and always will be returned.

Sheri is survived by her husband, Dana of Lakeport; son, Dana Jr.; daughter-in-law, Katie; grandchildren, McKenna and James of Citrus Heights, Calif.; sister-in-law, Lana Tibbetts of Citrus Heights; and brother, Monte Wenck of Cathedral City, Calif.

Per her wishes there will be no services.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .