Many of the regular visitors to What Did You Eat? have already heard the tragic news that this site's creator, Sherry Cermak, died on July 20, 2008 of a sudden heart attack. Sherry was part of two wonderful blogging communities. The food bloggers, which was the main topic of What Did You Eat?, and the cat bloggers where she posted updates on the lives of her cats and rescued wildlife (squirrels) on WCB. Sherry shared parts of her personal life on her blog, most recently her anemia and what she was cooking and eating to improve her blood count. She had started a new blog "My Battle with Anemia", but died before she could make the initial posting.
The response to Sherry's death has been overwhelming. So many of her friends and fellow bloggers have left messages of sympathy to her family and expressions of love and gratitude for how much they enjoyed reading her blog. Thank you to everyone who came to visit Sherry's site, whether you left a comment or not. Blogging was an important part of her life. It allowed her to write about the things she was passionate about -- good food, cooking, pets and wildlife. She enjoyed reading other blogger's sites and corresponding with them. She established a network of good friends, most whom she never met in person but was able to touch their lifes through her kindness, wisdom and thoughtful postings. Humor was a big part of Sherry's writings. She made many readers smile and laugh. We will all miss that very much.
Thanks to the wonderful food and cat blogging communities who gave their support. Bless all of you.
Those who wish to sign a remembrance guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.
Sherry's husband, Bob
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sherry. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Posted by: Julie | September 24, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Bob, I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I will keep you in my prayers!
Posted by: Stacey Huston | October 03, 2008 at 06:42 PM
I just stopped by to get a few recipes. I still miss reading her posts. I am so glad the blog is still up.
Posted by: Melly | October 07, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Bob - It's sad that this has to be my first post. But I wanted to say that I enjoyed reading Sher's blog for the past year. I am happy to see that her site and recipes are still up. Sher's spirit definitely lives on.
Posted by: Jen | October 27, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Good post.
Posted by: Kiora | October 28, 2008 at 06:06 AM
Bob, this morning I was googling a soup and I luckily was pointed toward one of Sherry's posting and was immediately intrigued and glued to reading all her other food posts, when I clicked on the homepage to add her as one of fav. sites, I saw the very sad and shocking post. I know just be reading her blogs she had a beautiful, loving and cheerful spirit - I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thanks for keeping her site up, as her spirit is alive and keeps touching others thru this blog. Please know that many avid and new readers will be remembering Sherry during this time , cooking her creations.
- orchid
Posted by: orchid08 | November 18, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Dear Bob,
I just discovered Sherry's blog today and I was so thrilled. I love her recipes and pictures. She had a great recipe for some Wild Rice Soup and her Sweet Potato recipe I am going to make in a few days for Thanksgiving. I just discovered her blog and I can't believe she's gone. I feel so lucky her blog lives on and that I stumbled across it. My thoughts are with you this Thanksgiving. I will be thinking of her when we eat our sweet potatoes.
-Kate
Posted by: Kate | November 25, 2008 at 01:57 PM
A great resource - many thanks!
Posted by: Mike | January 05, 2009 at 10:34 AM
I am so sorry to read that she has passed. I just found her blog a few days ago, a old post actually and had not had a chance to visit the most recent post, I was shocked to see this. I know its been some months now, but I would still like to say how sorry I am.
Posted by: Jess | January 07, 2009 at 09:02 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. She'll be missed.
Posted by: Liz | February 16, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Good bye, my friend. It's taken a long time to digest that you're gone. I still can't believe it. And I have a photo on my refrigerator of you, Nancy and I dining at Morton's perhaps just 2 years ago. And, of course, I remember the summer we spent planning to go to, eating at and talking about having been to Thomas Keller's 5 star eatery, The Laundry, in Napa. Now you've passed, Nancy's on the east coast and I'm rereading your blog. Although I still don't cook! I can't imagine you resting - wherever you've gone. But don't give them too much hell. Give them time to get to know you first. Then give them hell! Love, Helene
PS: Hug all our beloved animals on the other side for me.
Posted by: Helene | February 20, 2009 at 08:36 PM
I check in often too..I figure you are cooking and writing just like always. I use your recipes all the time. Miss you!
Blessings to your family.
Posted by: Melly | April 15, 2009 at 10:39 PM
i am really impresed it.
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Posted by: mariadev71 | May 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I keep this link on my blog and on my desk top and I stop by from time to time to make sure it is still here. Funny how people you have never met can effect you - but I miss Sher's stories, her recipes. She had such a presence here in online - she must have really been something to know in person.
Thank you for not closing this out, for allowing us to come back, to say hello, to re-read.
Posted by: K | May 22, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Blogs are good for every one where we get lots of information for any topics nice job keep it up !!!
Posted by: dissertation writing | June 04, 2009 at 03:40 AM
This weekend "Weekend Cat Blogging" will be held at Paulchen's Food Blog at http://foodblog.paulchens.org/?p=2430 in honor of Sher. So along with my WCB post of my cats I thought I would make another one of Sher's wonderful recipes. It doesn't seem possible that it has been one year and I am always happy to see that her blog is still here! Thinking of you, Sher, and prayers for your family.
Teri (and my kitties, China Cat & Willow)
Posted by: Sammawow | July 17, 2009 at 05:28 AM
It's been a year and the void you left is so very big. Miss you.
Posted by: Char | August 05, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Bob,
This is very sad. I have been gone awhile and only to come back to this sad news.
Sherry thought me entering in the Memphis In May BBQ contest was so cool. I discovered my passion for "food blogging" through Sherry's talented photography and writing... We will indeed miss her a lot and it won't be same without her!
Thank you for sharing and Thank Sherry for letting me be a part of her journey.
Posted by: albert | October 15, 2009 at 03:45 AM
I think everything you do in this world will be honored in heaven godbless your soul.
Posted by: fioricet online | October 22, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Bob;
I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of sherry. Thank you for keeping her blog posted. What a blessing it has been to me. I suffer from anemia as well, and the daily struggle to get enough iron in...Blessings & may you find comfort every day...
Posted by: Allison Nisbet | November 21, 2009 at 02:53 PM
I discovered her butternut squash recipe on here a year ago and make it all the time. It's absolutely delicious. I'm very, very sorry to hear she's gone, and yet so grateful her recipes are living on.
Posted by: Wendy | December 06, 2009 at 06:24 AM