Coach Rick Hayashida

Last week Cookie and I lost a dear friend, Sheri Osborne, who was really family to us. She was an amazing wife of 42 years, a mother, grandmother, and all-around beautiful person inside and out. We shared so many life-changing moments including traveling together across the world throughout our 40-year friendship - from the best of times to the toughest of times, Sheri and Jeffrey were always there for Cookie and me. When Cookie moved to Los Angeles, Sheri helped her get adjusted to Los Angeles and supported her journey to becoming a wife and mother. She was someone that you could count on through thick and thin. Sheri was smart and driven and many don’t know she managed her husband Jeffrey’s musical career. Sheri was a big part of our 2022 Lakers Showtime reunion success by making sure Jeffrey and the band made it to Hawaii to give us an unforgettable performance. Because of her love for the Lakers, she and I spent a lot of time talking about the team. Both she and Jeffrey were part of my five Laker Championships with Jeffrey singing the National Anthem for all of them! Sheri had such a giving spirit and worked at a local high school for many years giving her time to help young people meet their goals and dreams. Sheri will be sincerely missed. Cookie and I continue to pray for our brother Jeffrey, their children Tiffany, Dawn, Jeanine and son Jeffrey Jr. and all family and friends who loved Sheri dearly!