10-20-2021

It's with a heavy heart that I must pass on this news. On 10-20-2021 in the early hours, my sister sherrie lee McIntire - Oakes was found dead in the Tacoma Woman's Rescue Shelter. It's unknown at this time how she died. As her twin brother, I'm extremely saddened by the loss of my sister Sherrie.

Sherrie and I grew up as Air Force Brats. Our father was in the Air force so our family moved around. We were born in Portland, Oregon. Traveled to Alaska, Japan, California before my dad retired. We then went to Jr. High and High School in Portland, Ore.

After HS. Sis got married and moved to S. Ca. Her husband was stationed in the air force down there. She was married to her first husband for 8 years before she divorced.

She then moved back to Portland, Ore. Eventually she met her second husband Keith McIntire and got married. They are still married today. During her life she was a professional business owner owning a limousine service.

10 years ago, Sis suffered a fall inside a Taco Bell in Tacoma, Wa. where she broke her leg. Eventually she had to have four reconstructive surgeries to fix the leg. After her fourth surgery she suffered a minor stroke.

Diabetes was her only other medical issue but it was a big one. She loved animals. Her last dog "Manly" was a loving gentle pug. He passed away a few years ago.

She loved the beach and moved to Hoquiam, Wa. But due to recent medical issues, lost her home, became homeless as she refused to live in an assisted care facility and was found dead this morning. Paramedics informed me she died in her sleep. Sherrie is survived by her Husband Keith McIntire. Her brother (ME) Harry Oakes Jr. Her Aunt Sally Riddle and cousins Carolyn and Ron. I have no idea when her memorial service will be or where. I'll try to keep everyone posted. My email is sardogk91@aol.com or sardogk91@gmail.com Any memorial donations should be sent in her memory to your local animal shelter, Tacoma Homeless Shelter, or Friendship house in Hoquiam, Aberdeen, Washington. Thank you Respectfully Harry E. Oakes Jr. I dedicate this song "I'll be there" by the Escape club to my sister Sherrie. I love you your brother. Harry Oakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRiHOtjGQ08