Sherry MacMahon

 

Born in Chicago on May 5, 1939, Sherry was a faithful member of the Colorado Springs Religious Society of Friends during the latter years of the 20th Century. She was raised in Colorado Springs and moved back to in 90’s to take care of her parents on the family ranch. She had been a long-time attender at Live Oak Meeting in Houston where she ran an exotic animal ranch.

 

Sherry lived in many places over the course of her life but her heart was always at the Bridle Bit Ranch. She met her future husband, Alan MacMahon while attending college in Portland and they were married in a ceremony at the Ranch. Sherry and Alan had two sons, Brian and Gareth before moving to Austin where Alan taught physics and Sherry raised Arabian show horses. Later Sherry earned a Masters degree in psychology at UCCS.

 

During the ‘90’s Friends worshipped with Sherry and her sister, Dede every Sunday until her health and distance from Black Forest prevented her from attending. She was a long-time member of our Meeting.

 

Before we had a meeting house, Colorado Springs Meeting’s first wedding was held in the meadow near her ranch. With the backdrop of Pikes Peak, the site was perfect for the Garrison’s nuptials. She was a gracious hostess.

 

During recent years we kept in touch with Sherry by phone and visits. Various members of our Meeting went to see her in Black Forest and provided transportation to shopping and doctors. We enjoyed her company. There were often turkeys, deer and other wildlife in the meadow that was visible from her front windows. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her kind smile, and her uncontrolled punning.

 

Sherry loved her kitty cat and reading. She lived with her son, Gareth. Sadly their family home caught on fire early Christmas morning. Sherry died on December 30, 2019 as a result of her injuries from the fire.

 

February 1, 2020