Cheri Reyné (Parr) Pearson passed away on August 16th, 2026, in her home in Moore, Idaho, at the age of 54. She was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully.
Early Life
Cheri was born in Cadillac, Michigan, on June 29th, 1972, to Sharon Reynolds and Dean Steven Parr. She was the youngest of three kids and was the only daughter. She spent her childhood riding dirt bikes on the dunes, enjoying the Great Lakes, and spending time with her grandparents.
After her parents’ divorce, she moved with her mom to Pocatello, Idaho, where she met and married the love of her life, Kevin Pearson. They were married at the First United Methodist church on January 2nd, 1993.
Marriage & Family
The couple then moved to Moscow, Idaho, and started their family. The next year, in 1994, they welcomed their first son, Brandon, followed by their daughter Megan in 1995. Cheri always said that she was born to be a mother, and her kids all agree.
The family moved to Boise in 1995, where they lived happily. During this time, Cheri flourished as a member of her church community, as a bookkeeper, and as a young mother. Cheri and Kevin were known for their welcoming home and their legendary Bunco parties.
A Life of Service
In 2004, to get away from the city, the family moved to Moore, Idaho, where Cheri found her true community and lifelong friends. She took so much pride in serving her community and volunteered as an EMT for nearly 20 years. As an EMT, she not only saved lives but also provided a calm and loving presence for people in their darkest moments.
Cheri was dedicated to a life of service and also held a seat on the school board and was a member of the PTA, Arco Lions Club, and Blizzard Ski Patrol.
Home, Family & Community
She loved living on a farm and spent the next few years teaching her kids to garden, can fruits and veggies and enjoy the fruits of their labor. She loved to bake and was always happy to try out a new recipe. Cheri and her family spent the summers camping, hiking, working outside, and throwing BBQs and movie parties for neighbors and friends to enjoy.
Whether people met Cheri in the grocery store checkout line, at school, or at the tax office, she was known for making people feel seen and appreciated even if they had just met. She never forgot a face, a name, or a story. She was always thinking of ways to help others.
In 2011, Cheri and Kevin were blessed with their second son, Cam, and their son Peyton rounded out the family in 2013. People called them crazy for having kids in their 40s, but Cheri just knew that she wasn’t done being a mom yet, and she was right.
Along with being a mother, Cheri cherished her time as a grandmother to her two granddaughters, Scouten Cummins and Rosie-Mae Pearson.
Strength & Humor
Cheri was diagnosed with ALS in August of 2023, and while the disease took her ability to move, walk, and eat, it never took away her love of others, her generosity, or her sharp wit.
Even after she lost the ability to speak, she still kept us all laughing with her eye-motion-controlled iPad and text-to-speech program.
After 3 years of living with the disease and beating the odds, Cheri passed away peacefully and without pain on August 16, 2026, at the age of 54.
Family
She is survived by her dedicated and loving husband, Kevin Pearson; her children, Brandon Pearson, Megan Pearson, Cam Pearson, and Peyton Pearson; her daughter-in-law, Charlotte Holman Pearson; her granddaughters, Scouten Cummins and Rosie-Mae Pearson; her mother, Sharon Reynolds; and her brothers, Tyler Parr and Travis Parr.
She is preceded in death by her father, Dean Steven Parr.
As per Cheri’s request, her body will be donated to the University of Utah ALS clinic to aid in research.
Celebration of Life
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at 11 AM at the Moore Community Center, 3353 W. 3155 N., Moore, ID.
In lieu of a viewing, the family will gather to greet attendees and loved ones an hour before the ceremony. There will also be a luncheon at the Moore Community Center following the services.
Arrangements are under the care of the Anderson Family Funeral Home.
