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Kerri (Cantrell) Denniston
07/21/1976 — 09/07/2015
From Randle, WA | Born in Kennewick, WA
Kerri (Cantrell) Denniston
Kerri Michelle (Cantrell) Denniston
Kerri Michelle (Cantrell) Denniston, born July 21, 1976, in
Kennewick, WA, and went to be with her Lord on September 7, 2015 at the age of
39. Kerri lost her life in a car accident that also took the teenage son of
close friends and has left her husband Jeremy in the hospital ICU.
Kerri grew up in Richland where she attended Hanford High
School, graduating in 1995 with honors. She later became a CNA, a phlebotomist
and received an Associate’s Degree as a Medical Assistant from Charter College.
She was recently in the process of training as a volunteer EMT.
In the 1980’s, Kerri became the youngest member of a clown ministry troupe called “Fools for Christ”; later she served as a clown in other Christian outreach ministries. She attended a summer session of Barnum and Bailey’s Clown College and taught elements of clowning to others.
Kerri had a beautiful singing voice and showed a natural affinity for brass, woodwind, and string instruments. She was in the process of teaching herself to play the banjo. Kerri was an artisan of a variety of handcrafts including sewing, crocheting and quilting. She became well known for her jewelry and yard art creations.
In 2006, Kerri married Jeremy Denniston and lived in Benton City. She enjoyed working for the American Red Cross until 2014 when they moved to Randle, WA and Kerri began working at the Randle Medical Center. They both became members of the Church of the Nazarene. Through their love for animals, she and Jeremy were supporters of pet ministries and fostered large dogs as well as caring for two dogs and five cats of their own.
Kerri is survived by her husband, Jeremy Wayne Denniston; stepchildren, Michael Denniston and Ashley Textley; mother, Susanne (Sue) Cantrell; maternal grandparents,Vernon and Sylvia Thomas; brother, Chris and his wife Heather Cantrell; sister, Jessica and her husband Eric Gollinger; niece, Sarah Danz and nephew Quinn Danz; as well as a large extended family and countless close friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Steven Cantrell.
A Graveside Service will be held at Sunset Gardens in Richland, WA on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11:30am, followed by a Memorial Service and Reception at the Bethel Church in Richland, WA starting at 1:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PAWS Program in Prosser or to your local animal rescue ministry.
I worked with Kerri at Macy’s, she was such a delight to be with, I spent some quality time with her during our years together but had lost touch with her this last couple of years. She was so talented, I have several of the things that she had made and will think of her often. I just happened to see this notice and I wish I would have been in town during her memorial service. My thoughts and prayers go out to all that were close to her!
Kerri was one of the most talented people I know. She was talented in making crafts, caring for people and cheering those around her up. She will be so missed.
RIP Kerri we will see you on the other side with no more pain and suffering.
Kerri was my student at Hanford High School. She was a kind person and always nice to everyone, including me! I am very sorry you have lost her at such a young age.
I KNEW KERRI ONLY AS A YOUNG GIRL WHO WAS ALWAYS HAPPY AND BOUNCING AROUND THE HOUSE. MAY GOD BLESS HER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
I worked with Kerri at the Red Cross. She was always such a positive person and a joy to work with. If I was scheduled to work with Kerri I knew it was going to be a good day. She always saw the good in everyone around her. I am truly saddened to hear of her passing and she will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers to her friends and family.
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