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Cynthia Ann "Cyndi" Vanderheiden
1973 - 1998
BORN
1973
DIED
1998
Cynthia Vanderheiden Obituary
Cyndi was 25 years old when she was taken from us. Although her time with us was short it will always be remembered, each and everyday for her smile, presences, creativity, not to mention her kindness and her ability to make you smile.
She is survived by her parents, John and Teresa (Terri) Vanderheiden of Clements, CA; sister, Kimberly (Joe) Lovejoy of Newcastle, Wyo.; nieces, Tangela, Shawnee, Taylor and Christa (Josh) Keene of Torrington, Wyo.; one great niece, Elizabeth; two great nephews, Matthew and Ryan; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and many cousins not to mention so many friends who have been there since the beginning.
A memorial will be held for Cyndi on Saturday, April 21st at 1 pm at the First Baptist Church located at 267 N. Mills Ave. Lodi, CA with a burial to follow at Glenview Cemetery in Clements, CA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cynthia Vanderheiden
Barbara Wardrobe
April 8, 2019
Cyndi even thou you have been gone for so long, I still feel you around me from time to time seems to be more often now than not, I Love you,
Barbara Wardrobe
May 2, 2012
Cyndi you are doing your Karkoke with the Angels, I Love and miss you so much, but walk slowly my Dear for soon I'll follow you.Love Always Grand-ma
Darrell & Patty Phillips
April 21, 2012
John, Terri, Kim and all the family,
You are and have been in our thoughts and prayers through all of these long years.
May you find peace in the many happy memories you hold in your hearts.
~May you see God's light on the path ahead, when the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear, even in your hour of sorrow, the gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness never turn your heart to stone, May you always remember when shadows fall,you do not walk alone~ An Irish Blessing
In Sympathy and with love,
Darrell & Patty and all of the family
April 21, 2012
Terri and John, you are in our thoughts as you go through this day. We will be praying for you. The whole town of Clements lost a daughter. Love Frank and Alice Lerma
Bill Mauk,aka billy curt
April 21, 2012
John,Terri,and family. The prayers and never giving up hope, has brought Cyndi home to you. May Cyndi rest in peace as well as bring some closure and peace to the family.
Staci Moreno
April 20, 2012
Welcome home Cyndi. Glad your family can finally have closure.
Liz F
April 20, 2012
I pray for peace in your hearts.
Leonard & Mary Blank
April 20, 2012
John and Family you are in Our heart, thoughts and prayers. We are so Thankful that you have been able to bring Cyndi home and we pray that you may finally find peace and comfort.
Pamela Ellis/Bezley
April 19, 2012
Sorry i will be unable to atted. Terri John Kim you know your in my thoughts as always. Love you guys. Stay strong
nona adams
April 19, 2012
Im so sorry for your loss.. But i am so glad that she has been found and she can finnally be put to rest. I met cyndi a few times when I worked at usdb in lockeford. She always made me smile . God bless you all and I pray that you will now be comforted .
LUANNE CAMP-CARDOZA
April 18, 2012
PRAYING FOR CYNDI FAMILY,,DIDN'T KNOW HER JUST WANTED Y'ALL TO KNOW SOMEONE IN VISALIA IS PRAYING .
Michael & Ida Conley
April 18, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. It takes a very strong person to endure what you and others have gone through all these years. Here are a few words that we would like to share with you & your family.
~An angel doesn't have to speak to be heard, be visible to be seen, or be present to to be felt.
Believe in angels, and they will always be near.~
Johanna Peterson
April 18, 2012
I didn't know Cyndi, and I have never met her family. But I just wanted to say that I thank God that Cyndi was finally found and brought home to her family. May you find comfort in closure, and may Cyndi finally rest in peace. God Bless you all.
April 17, 2012
Never knew her but am about her age. You are brave and you could tell how much you love her. Sorry for your suffering. She has become our community's friend, sister, daughter.
Mary Williams
April 17, 2012
Cyndi, God indeed has brought you home to be with your family.
I never knew you, but understand how one can hold onto hope, that one day, yes indeed, you would be found.
In Heaven, you are Beautiful, because you were that on earth, and now in Paradise, He makes you as sweet, generous and without blemish. You never did wrong, not with Our Lord.
May every Angel watch over your entire family, as they finally lay you to rest. You have your kitty with you, ah what a gift!
Cyndi, my prayer for you is, teach others from above about who you are, were to become. Show them through your everlasting spirit, that indeed life does go on in the other world.
May I come to know you, when I am called to His Heavenly Place.
Rest in Eternal Peace, Cyndi. I Love You.
A friend who never knew you, but we are always, Sisters in Christ.
In His Loving Arms,
Mary C. Williams +
April 17, 2012
Terri, I am so elated that you can finally bring your precious daughter home. My mom (Gina) worked with Cyndi at George's and we have never stopped praying that one day your family would be able to find her. May you find some peace. Keri Davis
L. Marilyn Rainville
April 17, 2012
Cyndi I am so overjoyed to know your family and friends can finally lay you to rest. What a beautiful girl you were and still remain that way in all of our hearts. John and Terri I am so sorry for your loss but rejoice in the fact that you have the answers you have been waiting for so long. May God bless you and your family!
The Rainville/Petrossian Family
Eileen Schamber
April 16, 2012
Such a relief to bring this beautiful young lady home to all who love her. Rest in peace Cyndi! John, Terri and Kim, may you finally find peace and closure.
Pamela Polk, Hallowes
April 16, 2012
Teresa and Family,
Rest and Peace, and Welcome home. I remember when Cyndi and Shaul went to a dance. They were so young and made a cute couple for their dance. We send our love and prayers.
Pamela D. Polk Hallowes,
cindy anderson-ohlson
April 15, 2012
you were a good friend cyndi we do karoke together i am glad your mom and dad and you can rest. rest in peace my good friend i will see you in the future.now you and your kitty can rest love you my friend.you will always be missed
from cindy anderson-ohlson
Kim Lovejoy
April 15, 2012
Thank you all for the kind words see you all soon and I am so glad we have.finally brought her home R.I.P baby sister
Carol Busch
April 15, 2012
RIP OUR BEAUTIFUL ANGEL!!!!! FINALLY U WILL REST AT HOME WITH YOUR KITTY! PRAYERS TO FAMILY!!!!!
The Mansu Family
April 15, 2012
We never had the honor of meeting Cindy but felt we knew her over the years thru the news stories. Im so glad she is finally home. We pray that your family can have a sense of peace knowing she is finally home where she belongs
D. A.
April 15, 2012
R.I.P. CYNDI, YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Kim, Kali, Shyan & Tori Conner/Sandman
April 15, 2012
It's been a long hard Journey for YOU and the Family...Now it's time for Healing knowing that God sent YOU back to us. NOW YOU CAN REST IN PEACE close to the Family. OUR ANGLE CYNDI
Laura Dillingham -Misasi
April 15, 2012
Welcome Home Cyndi...may you rest in Peace~
Shawn Holmes
April 14, 2012
R.I.P.
christene hill
April 14, 2012
Rest in Peace Cyndi, Praying for your family.
Sarah
April 14, 2012
May you finally Rest in Peace Cyndi and may your family finally rest...
Dorothy Raggi
April 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ray & Linda Stoops
April 14, 2012
John and Terri,
It has been a long, hard road for you and your family all these years! But finally, you and Cyndi can rest in peace. My thoughts are with you during this very emotional time.
You can hold your heads high knowing that without your perseverance and determination, her killers would never have been found and punished.
Cyndi will live in your hearts forever.
Debbie Bennett
April 14, 2012
I remember doing a perm for Cindy @ Lodi ave. salon. So sorry for the loss of Cindy.
Leah Mettler
April 14, 2012
I met Cyndi when we worked together in 1997-1998 at Georges in Lockeford. She was full of life, great to be around and lots of fun to work with, I've thought of her so many times over these past several years.
My prayers are with her family and friends now as they have been for many years, and I pray for her family, especially her parents, some measure of peace at last.
You are all in my prayers.
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