Cheryl Ann Zimmerman

CHERYL ANN ZIMMERMAN December 4, 1954 – January 21, 2022 Cheryl Ann Zimmerman, 67, passed away Friday, January 21 at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA following a brief illness. Cheryl was born to Wallace and Helen Cottam on December 4, 1954 in Fall River, MA and grew up in New Bedford, MA. She graduated from New Bedford High School where she enjoyed being a member of the ROTC program. Upon graduation, she joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Bragg, NC, working as a clerk typist, decoding top-secret messages. While in Fort Bragg, she met John Zimmerman and the two were soon married. Nine months later, Cheryl gave birth to their first son, John Zimmerman Jr. and received an Honorable Discharge. In 1976, the family moved to Hayward, CA where Cheryl gave birth to their second son, Michael. They moved to Vallejo in 1979 and their third son, David was born. Cheryl served as PTA President for several years and organized several fundraisers and activities for Vallejo High School. She also managed a Junior Bowling League for several years including as many as 150 children. She also taught religious education (CCD). Faith and service were important to Cheryl. She was a dedicated member of Holy Family Catholic Church in American Canyon and participated in numerous church activities including the Global Holiday Faire and feeding the homeless. She also was a member of the Red Hat Society, and assisted John with EMT and CPR training classes at Solano Community College and accompanied him in performing Army Reserve drills. Cheryl went to work as a bank teller for a few years until, in 2002, she was involved in a life-altering automobile accident leaving her paralyzed. She was a loving wife and mother for 47 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, John Zimmerman Jr.; her uncles, Johnny and Al; and her aunt, Lois. Survivors include her husband, John; sons, Michael and David; daughter-in-laws, Jessica and Miry; grandchildren, Marriah, Jason, Jaia, Olivia, Nathan, Kaileia, David Jr., Jessalyn, and Nina; brother-in-law, Roy (Cindy) Zimmerman; nieces, Amber, Laura, and Chrissy; brother, Joe Cottam; and cousins, Mary Anne and Larry Grota. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM with Vigil Services at 6:30 PM on Thursday, February 3 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Friday, February 4, both at Holy Family Catholic Church, 200 Antonina Ave., American Canyon with a reception immediately following. Burial will be private at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Vallejo. Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com

Cheryl Ann Zimmerman

December 4, 1954 - January 21, 2022