Stephanie "Steph" Sherwin, 44, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away on September 20, 2025, in her home. She was surrounded by friends and family.
Born on November 10, 1980, in Fort Collins, Stephanie spent her life rooted in the community that shaped her. She originally pursued a career in cosmetology, shifting to a career in education in her later years.
Stephanie is lovingly remembered by her husband, Aaron Carpenter; her children, Ariana Faulkner, Brayden Faulkner, and Colton Bradley; her stepchildren, Darionna Carpenter and Aarionna Carpenter; her parents, Mark and Teresa (Swoape) Sherwin; her sister, Samantha Sherwin; and her lifelong best friend, Deanne (Hall) Fenton. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of life will be held in Fort Collins, Colorado in November, to honor Steph's life and the many ways she touched those around her.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Glioblastoma Research Organization at
https://www.gbmresearch.org
.