Obituary of Cheryl Ann Weinberg

Weinberg, Cheryl Ann "Cheree", 59, of Goleta, CA passed away on December 24, 2014 surrounded in love by her family. She was born on October 16, 1955, to James Henry Halstead and Lillian Lucille Thompson in San Bernardino, CA. Cheryl earned her Bachelor's in Fine Art from UCSB in 1982 and then went on to continue her education earning her Master's degree in Adult Education and Training from the University of Phoenix in 2011. Cheree found fulfillment helping many people restore their health and well being working in the Weight Management Division of Sansum Clinic. She spent her time away from work as an artist, appreciating beauty in the world, in nature and everything that surrounded her. She was always ready for an adventure with her husband Andy by her side. She loved all animals, but especially Twinkie her 5 year old Pomeranian. Cheree was predeceased by her sister Kathy Barnes, and her step-father Raymond Thompson. She is survived by her loving husband Andrew Weinberg, her step-son Mike Weinberg (Mary Pagara) of North Carolina, her mother Lucy Thompson of Payson, AZ, her father James Halstead (Earleen), of Trona, CA, her sister Jamie Halstead of Payson, AZ, and her in-law's Dick and Libby Weinberg of Carpinteria, CA. In addition to her immediate family who loved her, Cheree is also survived by her extended family who adored her; nephews & nieces, Lauren and Conner Barnes, Cody (Christie) and Dylan, Matt (Molly), Kent and Casey Weinberg, Molly, Sarah, Maggie and Carly Harbison, Maddie and Jamie Brooks, and her family by marriage, Bill Barnes of Colorado Springs CO, Mike and Diane Weinberg of Cornville AZ, Tom and Bonnie Weinberg of Carpinteria, CA, Matt and Sarah Weinberg of Carpinteria, CA, Steve Weinberg and Stan Hoff of Portland, OR, Katy and John Harbison of Carmel IN, Sally and Arnold Brooks of Carpinteria CA. Andy and the rest of the family would like to give special thanks to the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, Sansum Clinic, Cottage Hospital, Visiting Nurses and Hospice, Serenity House, the Dream Foundation, Father Bruce Correio, Noel Fuentes, Chaplain Carol DeTrana, McDermott-Crockett Mortuary and Goleta Cemetery. Their kind assistance and care is appreciated more than they could know. A graveside service will be held on Friday January 2, 2015 at 11:00 o'clock at Goleta Cemetery, 44 S. San Antonio Rd. Santa Barbara, CA. Because Cheree loved animals so much, she would appreciate you making a donation to your local Humane Society in lieu of flowers. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary