Cynthia Lee Gamble

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Cynthia Gamble Obituary

GAMBLE Cynthia Lee Gamble was born on June 26, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Whetstone High School in 1971 and attended Kent State University. She worked in New York on the set of "All My Children.", and traveled with ABC sports doing camera work. Edited film for the PBS series with Marty Stouffer's "Wild America". A short stint with the Jacques Cousteau Society followed. After marrying Steve Kroschel, cinematographer, they started raising wolverines and filmed them in a movie, "One Paw". Showed animals on the Johnny Carson Show, Good Morning American and many others. She started the "Center for Endangered Cats" with Craig Warren. They took the cats to Renaissance Festivals, schools, Sports Shows, educating people about why they are endangered. Along with film work, she wrote the text for the book "Leopards". She was one hell of a karaoke singer. Cindy is survived by her son, Garrett; her mother, Phyllis; sister, Patti Crossmon; brother, Gary (Kem) and David; also several nieces and nephews and a great-nephew. A Memorial Service will be held at Summit United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 2 p.m. with calling hours one hour prior. Burial services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday with Rev. Linda Wallick officiating at LaRue Cemetery, in LaRue, Ohio. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Columbus Zoo, 9990 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH 43065. Arrangements completed by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, phone 268-3593.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Cynthia Gamble

5 Entries

Terry Cochran

April 18, 2006

My dear, I am so sorry that you have left us so soon. Greg and I loved having you as our big cat girl neighbor at the GA Ren Fest. It was a good pairing, since we had the natural meds for you and the cats and we share the love of all creatures. Now that you've crossed over, give Greg a good kick for me. I'll miss you deeply.

Bob Linder

April 13, 2006

Dearest Cyndi!

We all miss and love you very much!

I met Cyndi Gamble in 1990. She and former Husbund, Steve Kroschel were Minneapolis Filmmakers as I was too.

I was working at Cinequipt, the local Saint Paul film rental company. I was immediatley struck by her presence and knowledge of filmmaking. Cyndi and I had a commaradry about movies right away! She struck me as someone who could make magic happen out of thin air, She was a very dedicated and talented filmmaker. From 1997 to 1999 we saw as much each other as possible and then I moved to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking. Cyndi Gamble touched the hearts and lives of so many people... She always had her heart in the right place. I will miss you the rest of my life and always be thinking about you. Don't worry everybody, She's up in heaven sitting there JFK and probably JFK JR... and Wellstone and Patsy Cline and Dusty Springfield. Great People stick together! One of the great loves of my life, I miss you everyday!

Love BOBBER

Barb Knape

April 11, 2006

My children and I met Cyndi through a dear mutual friend, Sylvia, one afternoon. She so graciously allowed us to visit with her and a caracal cat. I just wanted to let you know, even though it was only an hour or so that we spent time with Cyndi, it is a memory that my children and I will carry on with us for a lifetime. I'm sure she touched the lives of so many others; we are all blessed to have had those moments. My sincerest sympathies to her family and friends.

Bryan Grover

April 9, 2006

Cyndi and I were in MYF at Summit UMC together. We had such good friends and fun in that group. Our advisors were the best. We had a very memorable camping trip, too. While on travel to Minneapolis, I visited Cyndi several years ago at her Endangered Cats location near Forest Lake, Minnesota. I really enjoyed catching up on our lives and seeing all of her animals. It was very clear her heart was in her work, and important work it was. Parents should never outlive their kids. We're struggling through our own hell, but it can be done, even if it's only one day at at time. All of your friends and acquaintances become family in times like this. Their support is indescribable yet warm. My family and I sincerely offer our support to Cyndi's entire family.

Trudee Ray

April 9, 2006

As a former volunteer at The Center for Endangered Cats, it was always a pleasure to work with Cyndi. I watched Garrett a few times while Cyndi was working. Even though I had not had any contact with Cyndi for several years, I am truly saddened. My prayers are with the family. Cyndi is greatly missed.

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