Sherryl JORDAN Obituary

I want to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends. I was remembering today a book "Rocco" that was pivotal in my childhood. Now almost 40 years old, I wanted to express my thanks to the author, only to find out about her passing. I hope it brings her family and friends some joy that Sherryl made an impact on so many lives, even in a small European country...

I was looking for Sherryl´s email to tell her how much her stories meant to me growing us as a teenager. Amazing stories! Blessings to her family with heart.

My heartfelt condolences to friends and family of Sherryl. Sherryl was such a good friend to my mum through church, a very long time ago when mum was new to Tauranga, and we grew up with her books. I tried to track her down a few years back to tell her that I named my son after one of her characters, but I had no success. Rest well Sherryl, I hope you and mum are having a good catch up. Xx

My dear dear friend is missed every day. life will never be the same. I am comforted knowing she is free from pain and enjoying the forever after-life she longed for with Christ.

I dared to write to Sherryl as my favourite New Zealand author whose writing spoke to me and enriched my life. She wrote back. Although we never met. The correspondence was very precious. I´m so grateful for your life Sherryl, the gifts you have shared with the world and your kindness in writing back to a fan. May you enjoy the delights of the next dimension, resting in Christ´s love.

One of the most loved and influential children's writers in Aotearoa. The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa mourns the passing of Sherryl Jordan, a long-time member.

I picture you resting your head on the chest of your beloved Christ my dear Friend. It brings me joy to know that this is what you longed for. Always in my heart. Trish

Rest in peace Sherryl.Thinking of Kim Kael Beth and family sending love and our deepest sympathy.With love Jan and Collin Kendrick.

You were an inspirational lady who will be dearly missed and remembered for your kind heart, for always giving unconditional to those you loved, your beautiful stories will live on forever I wish for you eternal love light and happiness with love Hayley

God keep you in his tender loving care until we meet again.
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Savita

So sorry to hear my best school friend since we were 11yrs old, Sherryl, has gone to heaven.
My deepest sympathy to you Pamela and family and friends of Sherryl. I am very sad at present. We spent alot of our teenage yrs doing things together, until she shifted to Tauranga. But yearly, at Christmas, we exchange long letters and more recently visited her and kept in touch by phone or email. I am really going to miss her. She suffered alot over the years and is now at peace. Until we meet again friend.
Lots of love Savita.

Sending heartfelt condolences to Sherryl's family from her friends at Scholastic. I have been honoured to be Sherryl's editor here for over 30 years, and valued her as a trusted friend as well as an author of exceptional talent. Her legacy will live on in the minds and hearts of thousands of readers.