Cynthia E. Handen

My deepest condolences are with those who loved her, today on her birthday. She was selfless, kind, courageous, a beautiful soul who loved deeply and quietly. May the world learn from you and all that you gave it. With gratitude.

I will always remember Cindy as the only person in our dorm at UCD who kept a dog, Randy, and a parrot, Chester in her room. A funny Cindy memory is how we used to go into our nearby stairwell where she would practice her Tarzan yell because the acoustics were great! I have fond memories of a trip to Yosemite, her "feeding" me at my first bike race, parties and trips to The City (SF) for comedy shows. We lost touch sometime after I moved to Idaho. I was shocked and saddened to learn of her...

I am greatly saddened to know that we will never be able to have Cindy around to infect us with her glorious smile and laughter..what a bright light she was and I will miss her very very much. It's not often that someone radiates such love, and brings you into that with such ease. Cindy was one of these special individuals and the world will not be the same without her in it. My condolences to the family and everyone who loved her.

Karen and I are deeply saddened over the passing of our long-time friend. I first met Cindy in the summer of '78 after she had graduated from UC Davis and came to work at Stanford. Over the years we worked in adjoining labs at CT Surgery. She brightened the workplace with intelligence, good humor, warmth and dedication to the job. Her love of animals and the natural world was deep and heartfelt. Cindy's smile always lit up the room with positive energy. She was one of the good ones;...

We are so surprised and filled with sadness upon hearing the news of Cindy´s passing. She was taken way too young and had so much to offer to this life, her friends, family and all the animals she loved. You could feel her joy when she spoke about her animals and love of nature. We send our love to her family and feel special that we were able to meet such a beautiful lady.

I was totally shocked and saddened to hear of Cynthia's passing. I worked with her at Hoag hospital for the 10 years she was there. She was amazing and SO smart in her work. We shared many things but especially the love of animals including horses. I was sad that she moved away but supported her new adventures. She was an amazing woman. I am so sorry for your loss.

Oh, my beautiful soul! You will be so missed on this earth. I love you laughter which I can still hear in my heart. You loved your "babies" and any of us who crossed your path. Gone too soon!! Much Love Cindy

Cindy was my manager at Stanford University for several years and I remember with great fondness. Her laugh was contagious and she brought a lot of joy to our workplace, she was a beautiful soul.

So shocked and saddened. She was a great supervisor and friend.