Carolyn Helen Cheshire
Carolyn Helen Cheshire
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A Celebration of Life for Carolyn Helen Cheshire
Carolyn Helen (Bier) Cheshire, a lifelong light in the lives of those who knew her, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on March 5, 2026.
Born on July 12, 1947, Carolyn spent her years in Salem and Dallas, OR building a life defined by deep devotion and a nurturing heart.
For Carolyn, family was the center of the universe. She poured her boundless love and unwavering support into her children and grandchildren, leaving behind a legacy that is truly one-of-a-kind. While her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled, her spirit remains a permanent part of the lives she touched.
In a beautiful reunion, Carolyn now joins her parents, Otto and Mary Bier and her beloved daughter, Megin Bigler in eternal rest.
Her vibrant legacy continues through her daughters and their husbands, Meredith and Randy Mooney, and Melissa and Gary Martin. She continues to be the central thread connecting her grandchildren: Brickanne, Shelby (Michael), McKenzi (Justen), Maleena (Jonathan), Madison, and Blake, as well as her four precious great-grandchildren: Cayden, Abraham, Theodore, and Saoirse.
We invite you to celebrate Carolyn's journey and the love she shared with us all.
Memorial Service:
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
2:00 pm
New Harvest Church
4290 Portland Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Tributes:
The family requests that all flowers and notes be sent in care of Meredith Mooney
1989 Mistwood Dr. NE
Keizer, OR 97303
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