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Cindy McDowell Obituary
Dec 26, 1954 - Jan 21, 2013
Graduated South High, 1973. Preceded in death by husband, Mick; parents, Kenneth and Agnes; sister, Cherry; daughters, Elizabeth and Mickenzie; and step-son, Joshua. Survived by her daughters, Marisa and Meghan (Chad); grandchildren, Mickey and Edward; and sister Donna. Remembered by friends, Laura Manning (Walling) and Linda Mace. Cindy passed away in Temecula, CA from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
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Meghan Parker
May 21, 2013
Love you Mom
Meghan Parker
May 19, 2013
Mom, I love you SOOO much. I think about you every day and sometimes it brings a smile to my face but most of the time it makes me cry. I know that you were the strongest most caring person I have ever known & I only hope that I can be as brave & loving as you have always been. I will make sure that Edward knows all the stories about his grandmother so that you are NEVER forgotten. I will make sure to bring you flowers every week so that we can still have our chats and I'll try to stay for more than a few minutes as I know you used to hate that. I love you so much but I know that you're with me everyday as every time I'm thinking of you one of our favorites plays on the radio or TV - Hall & Oates, Frankie Valli or recently a commercial with the song Rainbow Connection. I love you ALWAYS!
May 12, 2013
Happy Mother's Day Cindy. I am blessed to have shared part of my life with you. I will always treasure the times we shared and the memories we made. God brought us back together before you passed away. I still have the pictures you sent me on my phone of yourself and family. When I look at your picture; it makes me smile and remember the times we shared. Marisa and Meghan know that your mom is always watching over you; your special guardian angel. Thank you for being my friend Cindy. I love you and know that we will be together again smiling, laughing and dancing. Linda Mace
Michelle Barber
May 8, 2013
Cindy you were one of the most caring, loving and genuine person I have ever met. I thank you for sharing your love with me. You treated me as I was your own daughter! I have so many great memories with you and Meghan and Marisa. I know you are looking down on us all with that beautiful smile of yours! Truly a beautiful soul!
Marisa McDowell
May 4, 2013
So, I keep reading all of your comments and I want to just say that my momma was loved! I miss you so much every day. I can feel you looking over my shoulder. I love you so much Mom. Tell Dad hi. Kiss the girls. Hug Aunt Cherry, Grandma, and Grandpa. And just know that you are in every moment of our lives.
Amy Salazar
April 27, 2013
I've tried to write this a few times, but can't put into words how awesome you were! I hold my memories with you in my heart forever :) your amazing spirit lives on through your daughters and grandchildren.
Lori Parker-Gladstein
April 27, 2013
Cindy - I will always remember the wonderful times that we spent together with our children and our grandson. You were sincerely the warmest person I have ever known. Mostly, I will remember our last Christmas.
Laura Manning
April 24, 2013
I will never forget our fun times as teenagers at South High, and then starting at our first real job at the Omaha World Herald. God Bless Cindy, and her family
Amanda Gabriel (Lopez)
April 23, 2013
Cindy, your laughter and smile is forever engraved in my mind. Marissa and Meghan, my heart and prayers are still with you. Thank you for sharing your Mom with me. Love you all.
Debbie Parker
April 22, 2013
Cindy always had a smile on her face. She was full of life and enjoyed sharing it with everyone. I have great memories of fun times we shared that will last forever. She was a very special person who is truly missed.
Omaha South High Alumni Assoc.
April 22, 2013
To Cindy's Family
We are sadden to loose one of our alumni.
May fond memories of her remain with you always. We will keep her in our prayers and in our thoughts.
April 21, 2013
Jim Spinharney
Stephanie Miller
April 21, 2013
Marisa please accept my condolences on the loss of your precious mother. I know we only know each other over face book but I am sending prayers, good vibes and much love to you and your family during this difficult time.
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