Cheryl Gonseth

Cheryl Ann Gonseth, 72 passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022. She was born on February 8, 1950 to Roland and Betty “Zerr” Bimbi, the oldest of 4 daughters. She graduated from Madrid High School and attended Boone Jr. College where she graduated with an Associate’s degree. At the age of 19, Cheryl married and had her first child, Valerie at the age of 20. While that marriage ended in divorce, Cheryl met the love of her life, Steve and they married in 1974. Steve and Cheryl added to their blended family of 4 children in 1980, with the addition of Matthew. Cheryl spent most of her working years as an Accounting Clerk in Des Moines, where she met many of her long-standing friends. In 1985, she excitedly moved with Steve to Maryland and then Virginia. She loved visiting the historical sites and eating all of the wonderful seafood, especially crab cakes. Later, she and Steve returned to Iowa to be closer to the family. Cheryl had a lifelong love of the beach and was an avid reader. She loved decorating her home, especially at Christmas. She was a gourmet cook and was the designated tortellini broth maker. She loved to garden and planted beautiful flower arrangements. She hosted countless family gatherings that always had the most delicious food. Cheryl is survived by her husband Steve; children Lori (Chuck) Keller, Dusty Gonseth and Michaela Coenen, Valerie Bimbi and Hassan Bethea, and Darcy Gonseth; grandchildren Nicole Ruth, Ashley Ruth, Zachary (Kendall) Ruth, Samantha Hobbs, Maxwell Hobbs, Sophia (Jarod) Hobbs, Austin Gonseth; great-grandchildren Brianna Garcia, Jaxson Throckmortorn, and Sirius Wright; sisters Theresa (Randy) Carper and Mary Lou (Michael) Killebrew; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Matthew, sister Joanie, and nephew Jason. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Urbandale Food Pantry or to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.