Cynthia Gage

Cynthia May Gage

Portland, Oregon - Cynthia May Gage, aged 78, passed away on June 20, 2023, in Portland, Oregon. She was born on April 2, 1945, in Portland, Oregon, to the late Hannah H. May and Clarence B. May. Cynthia was was resourceful, resilient, and caring.

In the first half of her career, Cynthia was employed in as a chef in Portland restaurants. She worked tirelessly in various restaurants, showcasing her culinary expertise and passion for creating delicious meals. She worked as the food service manager at the Portland Coliseum. In her later career, she found joy in working with nurseries and established her own successful Landscape Design business.

Cynthia graduated U.S. Grant High School in Portland, Oregon, in the class of 1963. Cynthia furthered her education at Portland State University and Mount Hood Community College, acquiring the knowledge and skills that would shape her career.

Cynthia's was raised in the United Methodist Church. She explored spirituality. In later years, Cynthia sought spiritual connection in a women's spirit circle. Her quiet faith in Jesus as her Savior and Lord nurtured her, especially during the last six months of her long illness.

Beyond her professional and spiritual pursuits, Cynthia found joy in various hobbies. She was an exceptional cook, delighting in preparing delectable meals for her loved ones. Cynthia also had a passion for literature, finding solace and inspiration in the pages of her favorite books. Her love for nature manifested in her talent for landscape design and her nurturing spirit towards plants, animals, family, and friends. Cynthia's dedication to preserving family history led her to become the family genealogist, cherishing the stories and connections that spanned generations. In her younger years, she even cultivated a collection of rocks and minerals, a testament to her curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.

Cynthia will be dearly missed by her sister, Dora Reader, nieces Lynn Corliss and Cathy Castillo, nephews Whitney Passino and Douglas Neville, a great niece, two great nephews, and a great-great niece. She is also survived by her dear first cousins Elizabeth McMullen, Margie Tucker, and Janice Payne, her former husband Douglas B. Lee, and many devoted friends. Cynthia was preceded in death by her mother, Hannah H. May, father, Clarence B. May, sister, Betty Neville, first cousin Dorothy Herbst, and beloved aunts and uncles.

A graveside internment service will be held on July 8, 2023, at 11:00 am at Riverview Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. In honor of Cynthia's memory, contributions can be made to the Portland Adventist Hospital at 10123 S. E. Market St., Portland, Oregon 97216, or a charity of your choice.

Cynthia May Gage will forever be remembered for her dedication to her work, her love for her family and friends, and her diverse range of passions. Cynthia is now finding peace and eternal life in her Savior Jesus Christ.