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Sheri A Horn

April 13, 1954 — June 25, 2007

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CEDAR FALLS ~ Sheri Ann Horn of Cedar Falls and formerly of Des Moines, died tragically in a plane crash on June 25, 2007 in Colona, Illinois, along with her husband John on their way to a Navion plane convention in North Carolina.

Sheri was born April 13, 1954 to Bill and Jeanann Greaves in Des Moines, Iowa where she graduated from Hoover High School and then the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Sheri married John Horn on October 17, 1981 and continued to live and work in Cedar Falls. She retired from her career as an accountant and most recently was working as a fitness technician at Curves for Women. Sheri had a profound love of flying and was a licensed pilot. She was also Chairman of the Iowa Chapter of the International Organization of Women Pilots (99's), which promotes women in aviation. Sheri was also and active member of the Navion Society and a strong UNI Panther supporter.

Sheri is proceeded in death by her father William (Bill) Greaves , and her husband John who died beside her. She is survived by her mother, Jeanann (Ray) Johnson; her sisters, Linda (John) Burridge, and Jill Greaves; half brothers Sean (Tammy) Dowie, and Kyle Dowie; half sisters, Kelly (Dave) Donato and Kimber ( Geordy) Damhorst. She also had several nieces and nephews who she thoroughly adored and tried to be a "kid" with every chance she got. Sheri was very much loved by her family and friends for her enthusiasm, generosity and warm heart. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held Thursday July 5, 2007 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home 1825 W. 12th St. in Cedar Falls . The funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday July 6th 2007 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4000 Hudson Rd. in Cedar Falls where the family will also receive friends one hour prior to service.  In lieu of flowers, a lasting memorial will be chosen in John and Sheri's name that will enhance the lives of others. Contributions may be sent to Wells Fargo Bank 302 Main St. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613.

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