In loving memory of
Sheryl Dianne Blair
April 13, 1953 – January 18, 2026
Funeral Service
February 10, 2026
Ava Maria Memorial Chapel
609 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Interment Service to Follow
Pajaro Valley Memorial Park
127 Hecker Pass Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Sheryl Dianne Blair Obituary
Sheryl Dianne Blair, age 72, of Sparks Nevada, passed away on January 18, 2026.
Born April 13, 1953, in Vancouver BC, the first of five girls to Everett and Ethel Dunnett. The family, with the first three daughters, moved to California in 1956.
In 1971, just after graduating Oak Grove High School, San Jose California, she married her childhood sweetheart, Edwin J. Blair on July 17th. Together they had two children, Holly (Blair) Chavez and Troy Blair. They enjoyed an eventful 54 years of marriage, full of adventures.
Sheri had a great capacity to love. She loved her faith, her family, friends, and anyone that she picked up along the way who needed an extra mom.
She is survived by her husband Ed Blair, her children, Holly Chavez (and Tyson) and Troy Blair; grandsons Brayton Chavez, Noah Blair, Davin Chavez, Ashton Blair and Dillon Blair. She is also leaving behind her father Everett Dunnett; sisters Barbara Lee, Brenda Porter, Kathy Naef and Carla Dunnett; half brothers Robert and Trevor Dunnett, in addition to a plethora of aunties, uncles and cousins.
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So much love to the family. Sheri was such an incredibly loving lady. Thankful for the many memories.
♡Gina Newsom-Wang
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So sad to lose such a beautiful person! Deepest sympathy to Ed, Holly, Troy and families and to Everett and family.
Sherri was always a bright little spark, happy and kind and as she grew up and married generous , loving and capable in serving others. So many enjoyed Ed and Sherri’s hospitality and generosity over many years. The spark has gone and her loss will continue to be felt. Love to all the families.
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Thank you for making it possible we could watch the service. Wish we could have been there. Thinking of you all, pray you will know comfort.
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So thankful to be able to view Sheri’s service today. Very sweet. Love that it was mentioned that she was “fixed”.
I met Sheri at Dan and Brenda’s wedding (at Ed and Sheri’s home) over 40 years ago. She welcomed so many of us -traveling down from Seattle – and kept all of us comfortable and fed the whole week before the wedding. I’ll never forget her kindness to us strangers.
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Sweet memories with Holly & Sheri many years ago in Sacramento. Encouraging to hear that Sheri patiently continued until the very end.
Kimberly & Bob Alford
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A special service and so nice thatyourplots are next to your family’s that meant so much to my family. My thoughts will be with you in the next weeks. May the God of all comfortbe with each of you,
Judy
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Rest in peace my dear friend 🙏🏻🙏🏻 We will miss you .
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To the Blair family. I will always treasure those moments we shared, thank you for sharing your family with me
Bartholomew
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Appreciate so much being able to watch and listen to Sherry’s sweet service just now. I feel such a warm appreciation of Sherry’s life — her big smile and obvious acceptance of health issues she never would have chosen. Especially thinking of you, Ed, and all your family.
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Thinking of you all today. Sending our love. So happy we could join you via video.
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Another faithful finish…how quickly life slips by! It inspires us to hold on tightly to the treasure God has planted in our hearts.
With deep love, Karen Tenniswood
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Thinking of you today!
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Ed,
I think often of the wonderful Sunday we had together here last year – meeting and lunch together. It was so encouraging to be with you and Sheri and talk about the things we love. So grateful to have that day of reconnecting. I will treasure the things Sheri shared with me that day. Thinking of all of you today.
Melanie
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I think of you all! You will miss your sister, mom, wife, and friend. So thankful for the Comforter and may you feel the comfort during these days.
Much Love, Ruben and Julie Cruz
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We miss you Shery you are in our prayers
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Sheri,
I just want to say thank you for being my second mom when I was growing up. You will forever be in my heart. I have the best memories with you on Shasta lake, or up in the Truckee mountains with family. Having you, Ed, Holly, and Troy as our neighbors in Cameron park airpark was truly a blessing with so many fun memories. Love you and your family too the moon and back! Rest in peace and I’LL never forget you….
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Wish we could be with you today. Such a kind and thoughtful person, and a great encouragement to us during difficult times. Thanks for a wonderful special relationship. Many hugs. Don and Sandy.
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Ed, Holly & Troy, Brenda, Barbara, Cathy & Carla … we’re certainly thinking of all of you today & our heart is there with you, even tho’ the rest of “us” cannot be! It touched our heart, Ed, to see you at Uncle Dale’s funeral … that was very brave.
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Sheri let me in her family many years ago. I was just a kid and have a life time of memories. I will forever be grateful for her kindness to me. My thoughts and prayers are with all her friends and family gathering today. May her peace and love be felt by all. May her family take comfort in a life well lived.
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Thinking about you all today in a special way. Our HUGS and Prayers go your way. Love Shirley and Chuck VanDenBerg
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Will miss Sheri. Love to the family.
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Many fond memories of Sheri go back to our childhood and teenage years in San Jose and Los Gatos. Sheri was a good friend with a warm heart and sweet smile. We shared many laughs and tears. And a common faith.
We lost touch over the years but good memories remain.
Prayers for comfort for Ed and family who will miss her greatly. So sorry for your loss.
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Sheri was a sweet lady that drew one to her. She is missed in our Sun morning meeting. My thoughts go to all her family.
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It was our sweet priviledge to know Sheri and enjoy her close friendship for over 50 years. She was beautiful inside, with a big heart, and outside, a lovely woman, with grace and love who touched every one she met. She was loyal to her faith, husband, family and friends. Our deepest condolences to Ed, her family, and extended friends. Sheri, we all miss miss you and hold our memories of you in our hearts.
Love, Bruce and Patty Lyon.
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hugs to you Ed. I have so many memories of skiing together as teenagers, then the four of us living together in Castro Valley . Sheri and I carpooled and worked together in San Francisco. . I am so sorry to here of Sheri’s passing.
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Although sadness remains very real, I/we may also rejoice that a saint has returned home to our Father. She was a lovely sweet soul that I am blessed to have had the chance to know. Prayers of peace and healing for Ed, Holly, Troy and the entire family.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family Kathy. I’m so sorry to learn this news. Stay strong. I know your loving family will help each other through this. Best wishes and love from the old neighborhood. Dave
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Love and warm thoughts for her dear sisters and family.
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Thinking of you, Ed, Tyson & Holly, Brayton & Sommer, Davin, Troy and family, and sending love. I’m so thankful Sheri had what nothing can take from us.
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So sorry to hear this sad news! I will try to listen to the service!
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Wonderful memories of Sheryl, Ed, Holly & Troy from when we all used to ski together at Silver Star many years ago.
Sheryl had a way of treating all of us kids as part of her own.
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Sheri as many wonderful qualities but three of them stand out to me. First she was one of the most temperate, calm and peaceful ladies I have ever met. I never saw her lose her temper or get angry or upset.
Another quality that I loved about her, is that she never gossiped about anyone or was critical of anyone at least in my presence.
Another quality was that I always felt comfortable and appreciated in her presence. And there was no doubt in my mind that she loved God!
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Great Memories. She was so solid. Was a privilege to be a part of your lives.
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I have lovely memories of being snowed in at Truckee in the Blair house and keeping in touch with Sheri over the years. Love to all the family xx
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We were saddened to hear of the passing of our dear sister in Christ.
It is a comfort knowing that she lived for the love and faith in Jesus and His way!
We enjoyed meeting with Sheri and Ed through the years, in fellowship meetings, gospel meetings, and conventions.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends!
Sent with Love, Tom and Cornelia
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My thoughts are with you, Ed, Holly, Troy, and families. Such fond memories of Livermore days together…and being snowed in at Tahoe…you got all the kids, we were “stuck” with the *old folks”!!! Sheri was always game for a new adventure. I loved her natural enthusiasm and was always encouraged by her spirit and faith.
Hugs around.
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So many old memories of times spent together! Time passes and when we fit into Gods plan it is a beautiful thing. Will see you in Watsonville! Will be there to give you a hug Ed….
“Big” Ed & Sue Sloan!
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Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our dear sister but we are so thankful for her steady faithful love for God and His Family to the end. Sheri will be so missed by all. All of her precious family are in our prayers. We love you all so very much.
Love Gary and Kim
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Special thots and condolences
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So sorry for your loss, Ed. Thoughts and prayers with you and your children. God bless you.
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Remembering special times in the home in Sparks with Sheri. My thoughts are with your family and know God’s comfort is so real, Maja Boren
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Very sorry to hear this sad news. As a youngster we used to stop and overnight at their home in Placerville when riding our motorcycles through to southern states. Sheri and Ed always made us feel right at home and even gave us the keys to their car to drive. Such kind and caring people. My condolences to the family
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We so valued our friendship with Ed and Sheri. Was so impressed with her accepting spirit. We will truly miss her in our Sunday meeting. We know she will be greatly missed by her family and friends!
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Oh, so full of life and aways a big smile. Forever remembered and all the past memories of her love extended to any.
Sorely will be missed and gone way too soon.
Our hearts are with you and yours!
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Thinking of when I last saw Sheri. I had a glimpse of what God’s word mentions of the fruit of the Spirit. I like to think that God in His miraculous wisdom creates beautiful tapestries in lives where joys and sorrows are interwoven, colorful threads throughout time…. interwoven threads of the ‘fruit’ of the Spirit….that strong golden thread of ‘love’ amongst the weaving, holding all other threads together.
We behold the beauty of……….
The Master Weaver.
I know you will miss this beautiful lady…. thankful for the comfort from Heaven that will be always near you.
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Sheri’s warm embrace stretched around a lot of people. I hope her precious memories will continue to warm hearts and give comfort. I will always have fond memories of Sheri and Ed trusting me to look after darling, young Holly and Troy while they went on vacation… we had so much fun together! (There was even an impromptu wedding involved.)
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Thinking of you all with sympathy and love,
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Beautiful Ed!! So many precious memories.
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Dear Ed Blair family, Sherry was one of the kindest , sweetest friends.. We value days gone by ; Cameron Park etc . Lots of Laughs and good times together.