Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Howard passed on February 25, 2020 at the young age of 51 in her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She entered into her eternal life peacefully, surrounded by her mother and loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born on July 17, 1968 in Greely, Colorado. She was the youngest daughter of Ira (“Pat”) and Bertha Ann (Clarke) Howard. Cindy moved to Phoenix, Arizona with her family when she was eleven years old.
Cindy had an infectious smile, a beautiful soul and a love for her family and friends. Even after her cancer diagnosis, she continued to maintain a positive outlook on life and lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures. Cindy was devoted to her family and a true angel of God. Cindy had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. She worked for her family’s business P&B Excavating for several years and spent the last years of her life caring for her loving parents.
Cindy is survived by her mother Bertha Ann (Clarke) Howard, three aunts and two uncles, Hugh “Mike” Clarke, Mary Jones, Ed Clarke, Patricia Nafziger, Iris Spanel, three nephews Mike Pinkstaff (spouse Cara), Eric Pinkstaff, Zach Shrock, one niece Katie Shrock, brother in law David Shrock and six great nieces and nephews and her beloved dog Hannah. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family and all who knew her. Cindy was preceded in death by her father Ira “Pat” Howard, brother Patrick Howard, and in 2019 her sister Twila Jo “Jody” Shrock passed away.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Jose Chacon
Cindy always brought laughter and kindness with her. My time in her life was brief. But it was more than enough to love her and cherish her as my own cousin. I love you Cindy. May God keep you and embrace you in his arms.
Cindi Wingfield
After having been the only Cindy at St Theresa’s Catholic School since kindergarten, I was excited and somewhat anxious when Cindy arrived in 6th or 7th grade. I assuaged my 11 year old fears by changing the spelling of my name to Cindi so people wouldn’t get us mixed up! And, so, Cindy continues to have an impact on my life as I still go by Cindi ! Cindy had a great smile and was friendly to us all… She definitely fit in perfectly with our close-knit class. My condolences to your family. Rest easy, CindY♥️.