Sheryle May Sopke

Sheryle May Sopke

Born January 3, 1948

Died November 20, 2025

Sheryle May (Sherry) Sopke passed away on November 20 at Providence Hospital due to complications from heart surgery. She was lovingly surrounded by her husband Robert (Bob) Sopke, her sons, and their families.

Sheryle Wilson was born in Coos Bay. She graduated from Lake Oswego High School. After graduation, she worked as a statistical typist at Peat Marwick and Mitchell, CPA, where she met her husband, Bob. She later worked at Hyster as an executive assistant before becoming a homemaker when they started their family.

Sherry and Bob celebrated 54 years of marriage last July. Together they shared three sons: Brian Sopke (Kim), David Sopke (Anne), and Craig Sopke (Melissa) as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She enjoyed supporting her children and grandchildren at their sporting and school events. She also loved traveling, including several trips to Mexico and Hawaii. Baking and good coffee were among her simple joys which she enjoyed sharing with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Elizabeth Wilson. She is survived by her brother Don Wilson, Jr. as well as several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Therese Catholic Church in Portland.