Graveside
Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th avenue and N StreetSaturday Aug 23, 2025: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1936 ~ 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cheryl Kathleen Taylor Barney passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Ogden, Utah, on July 5, 1936, to Royal Vause Taylor and Geraldine Terry Taylor, she spent her early years on a farm, enjoying its freedoms and the many lessons it offered. At age 11, her family moved to the mouth of Millcreek Canyon, where she attended Granite and Olympus High Schools.
In 1957, Cheryl married her high school sweetheart, Kline Porter Barney, Jr., in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they raised three sons and two daughters in Southern California.
A dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cheryl served in many callings throughout her life, but her heart belonged to teaching. She taught early morning Seminary classes for many years, sharing her deep love for the Savior and her testimony of the Gospel. She was a scholar of Church History and delighted in sharing stories of the early Saints and their unwavering faith.
In 1997, Cheryl and Kline returned to Salt Lake City to be closer to family and enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren. She supported Kline in his leadership callings in the Ensign First Ward and continued to find joy in teaching the Gospel and sharing her faith.
Cheryl loved reading, particularly biographies, autobiographies, and a good mystery novel—often passing along her favorites to her daughters. In later years, as her health declined and her abilities became limited, she remained mentally sharp and spiritually strong, cherishing the love of her family and neighbors who offered companionship and care. She often expressed that her long life was a blessing and, in the end, her passing should be considered a relief and a joyful reunion with loved ones beyond the veil.
She is survived by her children, Peter, Suzanne, Cathleen, Patrick, and Andrew; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and her sisters Beverly and Penny. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kline; her brother, Gary; and her parents.
One of her favorite poems was by Anna Laetitia Barbauld:
Life! we have been long together,
Through pleasant and through cloudy weather;
’Tis hard to part when friends are dear;
Perhaps ’twill cost a sigh, a tear;-
Then steal away, give little warning,
Choose thine own time;
Say not Good-night, but in some brighter clime
Bid me Good-morning!
Thank you to Aspen Ridge Hospice and Home Care, and Aspen Ridge Assisted Living for their kind and compassionate care of Cheryl.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to a charity of your choice, or to the Humanitarian Aid Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A graveside service will be held at Salt Lake City Cemetery, Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11 am.
For those unable to attend in person, the family invites you to join via Zoom. Please click the Watch Service button above.
My family and I send our love and sympathy on the passing of this remarkable woman. I remember her as a vibrant, talented young woman who captured the heart of my older brother and became a valued sister in law to me when they were married in 1957. I observed the love that they had for each other and for each of their children as they came along. I admired her strong convictions and compassion as she shared her talents with her family, her church, and her friends. Cheryl was someone you could always depend on. I admired her dedication to her family and to her Savior, Jesus Christ. Her presence among us will be deeply missed. May you be sustained in these days of grief by her legacy of faith and love.
Dear Cousins: I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother and know this is a tender time for your family. I am grateful, however, that you have the knowledge that she is again with your father and other family members, free of the confines of an aging mortal body. As recommended in the obituary, my husband and I made a humanitarian donation in her name. Our prayers continue for you to find peace and comfort.
Dear Peter, Kathleen, Suzanne, Patrick, and Andrew,
We are sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose your mother.
We were able to watch the service. It was beautiful. So thankful for zoom!
Love,
Elizabeth Anne