Paul Meyers Sherick, DDS

Paul Meyers Sherick died on April 15, 2023. He was 56 years old. Paul was born to Glenna and Paul Sherick in Kemmerer, Wyoming. It was the beginning of a journey that covered many states and led to many life adventures. The majority of them were in Colorado! He was born with a razor vision of his purpose in life. At 13 years old he decided to become an orthodontist and he went on to realize that dream. He built his family and his orthodontic practice in Fort Collins, CO. He was fiscally responsible and paid his debts. He left his family financially safe. He was persistent in everything he did. He went through life with his eyes on the prize. Paul was gifted with a larger than life personality. His big brown eyes could light up with joy and laughter, shoot sparks when angry and cry rivers when sad. He was not an average human being. He was gifted with an amazing mind. He could remember facts without effort. He pondered life questions that had no answers. He never stopped searching for solutions. During his searching he developed his faith. He and his wife Katie attended church, read the Bible and attended Bible study classes so they could develop a better understanding of Christ’s teachings. Through this knowledge Paul nurtured a strong and steady love and respect for God. He had a wonderfully contagious sense of humor. He could put his family, friends, coworkers and patients at ease with a good story. His stories were works of art . . A scar on his leg was spun into a story about a wrestling match he had in his youth with an angry alligator and of course at the end of the tall tale, Paul came out victorious! His physique was impressive. He worked out hard to let off steam but also to develop and keep his imposing “guns.” In his early life he was inspired by “He Man” . . If you are too young, look it up and you will be greeted with an image of Paul. Paul was fiercely loyal to those he loved. People wanted to bask in that glow. People who loved him as a child still love him today. The line of people who loved and cared about him could stretch around the earth. He loved his family, his work, ideas, books, music and sports. He could sing any song from Donny Osmond to Beastie Boys. He tried his hand at fly fishing and golf. But one thing that really caught his attention was a crooked row of teeth. Paul made the world a better place, one smile at a time. Please let those smiles shine as you go forward. Paul is survived by his wife Katie and his two children, Marilyn and Paul Sherick; Moose, his faithful furry companion; Siblings; Terri and Colin Ellerbruch and Scot Sherick and Joy Herbers. Sister and brother in-law Janet and Peter Miller. Nieces and nephews include: Vann, Devynn, Grayson, Vivienne, Trace and Shey Ellerbruch; Graham, Davis, Alyssa and Macy Sherick and Lindsey and Jeremy Miller. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Glenna Sherick and his Mother In-Law, Marilyn Kellogg. If you wish to honor Paul’s memory please consider making a donation to one of these charities: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Larimer County Humane Society, or Wycliffe Bible Translators. The memorial service will be limited to family and close family friends. Please celebrate his life by gathering together and sharing your stories, pet your furry friends, feel the sun or wind on your face, or say a prayer and flash your beautiful smile toward heaven in a greeting to Dr. Paul Sherick, D.D.S., M.S., beloved family member, friend and alligator wrestler.

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Paul Meyers Sherick, DDS

August 17, 1966 - April 15, 2023