Sherrill Ann Necessary

It is with great sadness that daughters Kristin La Flamme and Erin Lotz announce the passing of Sherrill Ann Necessary on September 22, 2023. Despite best efforts and stoic strength, she died of pancreatic cancer at her home in Salmon Creek, WA. She is greatly missed. Sherrill was born in Los Angeles, CA on February 5, 1946, to Barbara Lee True, and William Harding Necessary. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley during the heyday of the 1960s into a family of makers and creatives and fiercely independent people who instilled in her both self-sufficiency and a creative streak ranging from gardening, sewing, education, and of course family. In her 15-year marriage to Kenton Lotz, they had two beautiful daughters Kristin Lotz (Art La Flamme) and Erin Lotz (Jason Williams), and 4 grandchildren, Xavier, Katja, Violet, and Tanner. Throughout her life her family was her greatest source of love and accomplishment. She was also a devoted grandmother, carrying on a strong matriarchal line. After the children were born, Sherrill earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cal State Northridge and became a bi-lingual education teacher, working in the Glendale Unified School District. Later, she earned a Master's Degree from California Lutheran University, before the chance to earn more money enticed her to follow her mother's career as a technical editor. She worked for various aerospace companies, and ultimately retired as a manager of Boeing's aerospace proposal writing division. It was at Boeing where she met her second husband, Douglas R Partridge, with whom she enjoyed hiking, editing the local Porsche club newsletter (even gaining awards for it), and an interest in genealogical research. Eventually life moved more northward to Eugene, OR where they restored an historic Craftsman home and enjoyed travel. It was also here where she developed her well known skills as a miniaturist. Sherrill found her people in the Eugene Mini Club. Many of her projects have been published in American Miniaturist Magazine and she was given an Ambassador's Award for her work in the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts.. One last move took her to Vancouver, Washington where she and Doug hoped to enjoy their hobbies and retirement without the responsibility of home maintenance. She is survived by her daughters, step-children Kurt and Karen, and grandchildren, as well as her brothers, Douglas, Glenn, and sister, Kim. Her ashes were sent to sea together with her husband Doug's - their four children in attendance. When the daffodils bloom in the Spring we are reminded of her quiet beauty shared for those close.

Sherrill Ann Necessary

February 5, 1946 - September 22, 2023