Cheryl Johnson

Cheryl Johnson passed from us in the early morning of November 28, 2007 from injuries sustained in a crash between her car and a runaway trailer. She was wife, mother, family member and friend. Cheryl or Cheri, as she was known by family, friends and colleagues, was born June 2, 1952 to Constantine Dennis Orphan and Gloria Neuhaus Orphan in Harvey, Illinois. Growing up, Cheri lived in Illinois, Maryland and California. Cheri joined Hewlett-Packard Company in 1972 and worked for the company for the next 35 years, 30 years at the Corvallis site including a 1 year Foreign Service assignment in Singapore. Cheri had a strong work ethic and put her best into doing her job and everything else she did. She held many positions at Hewlett-Packard and was a devoted disciple of the “HP Way” Her life was an example of that principle, the basis of which is respecting people. There was a lot of job related travel at Hewlett-Packard and she liked personal travel. Cheri traveled all over Europe and visited Israel. She traveled throughout Asia and visited Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti. She traveled to many destinations in the Unites States including Alaska and Hawaii. Cheri believed in, liked, and respected people. She could see the good in everyone. Cheri recognized and acknowledged the good that each possesses. Others responded to this recognition of the positive in them and grew as a result. She accepted others as they are. Cheri saw the value of each individual and accepted people of all human kind. Her belief that everyone has something to contribute resonated with others and her positive attitude helped others do better. She was liked and admired by those who knew her and was an energetic inspiration to many. She enjoyed being outside and loved the Oregon coast. She raised potted plants, indoors and outdoors. She loved birds and kept her bird feeders full year around. She was very kind, generous and giving. She was concerned about those in need and contributed to organizations that help them. She loved animals and contributed to several organizations that help endangered species. She was concerned about the environment and the effects altering it may have on humans, animals, and plants and did what she could to help. She contributed to organizations whose goal is to help preserve our planet. She was beloved and she will continue to be loved. Her memory will live on with all of us who knew her. She is and will continue to be greatly missed. Cheri was preceded in death by her father and mother. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Bruce, and sons Carl and Ole; brothers Dennis Orphan of St George, Utah, and Thomas Orphan of Corvallis, Oregon; sister Patricia Engler of Bondurant, Wyoming; Uncles Forrest Neuhaus of Maple Valley, Washington, and John Neuhaus of Sunnyvale California; Aunts, Caryl Fleming of Bettendorf, Iowa and Beverly Thomas of New Canaan, Connecticut; cousins, nephews and nieces. There will be a celebration of life for Cheri on December 7, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Church of the Nazarene. Memorial contributions may be made to National Wildlife Federation; Audobon Society; Nature Conservancy or Chintimini Wildlife Refuge in care of McHenry Funeral Home 206 NW 5th Street Corvallis, OR 97330.

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Cheryl Johnson

June 2, 1952 - November 28, 2007