Kent Johnson

I had several classes with Cindy. She was always cheerful and sunny and well liked. This is so sudden and sad. My heart goes out to her family. When my wife and I bought our first house just down the street from where she grew up, and knew Dr. and Mrs. Goodson pretty well.

Deborah Hodges (Williamson)

I remember Cynthia and her brother, John, at Bryant School. She, like many others, seems to be gone too soon! 

Jan Donovitz (Shulkind)

So sorry to hear the sad news of Cindy's passing. She was one of the sweetest girls in school  We had several classes together throughout the years.  She was fun to be with and just the nicest person.   My condolences to her family and Steve, another sweetheart  

Carol Craven (Krupke)

James Osborne

Went to school from Hartman on with Steve. And so to Steve and his children please know you have many, many classmates sincere condolences. 

Marsha Stiefel (Pinson)

While I had not seen Cynthia or Steve over these many years, I feel lucky to have shared the lovely 55th Reunion Dinner with them and have had some time to visit. Their smiles were warm and welcoming and the grit they both showed by coming for the joyous evening was remarkable.  May Cynthia rest in peace now; and may Steve and his family be comforted by a treasure of memories, by her inspiring life, and by the many people who cared for Cynthia and surround them now.  I send deepest condolences for your profound loss.  Marsha Stiefel Pinson

Ed Schifman

Charles Shanes

So sorry to hear the news about Cindy. She and Steve were two of the people that I looked forward to seeing at our class reunions, and I knew that she was dealing with a health issue at our 55th. My condolences to Steve and his family on Cindy's passing.

John Goodson

Cindy was my first cousin. We referred to each other's families as the “other Goodsons.”  Shared events were always orchestrated by our respective mothers, Christmas, New Year’s, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving. We lived these experiences throughout early life.  Cyndy had two sisters, both older. I too, was the youngest, so we commiserated.

At Southwest, we were in different orbits but kept track of one another. Steve tells me that I introduced him to Cindy when I told him she was my first cousin…and that he should introduce himself. Cyndy always set high expectations for herself.  Steve adored her from the very beginning. He watched as she ascended professionally.  Her PhD in immunology came at the end of a long academic journey.  Her father was a PhD chemist at the MRI.  Cindy was determined to match that.   She leveraged her education to become a participant in the evolving biomedical world. 

Cindy took extremely good care of herself, becoming an avid practitioner of yoga.   She was always fit and trim.  We met up from time to time to share our life stories as first cousins. She reached out to me for advice when she was first diagnosed. Our aunt had also died of an unsuspected cancer. Her care was orchestrated in Chicago where she was able to tap into the most advanced therapies available. I had seen spectacular responses in the past.  I remained hopeful.

Steve sent me a text message shortly before she passed away. We scheduled a FaceTime visit. I was quite fortunate, catching her at one of her very alert moments. She seemed comfortable. Steve had told me that her verbal communication was extremely limited. I discussed our many shared family experiences.  Suddenly, her face brightened and unexpectedly, she said, “Hi John.” I was both touched and honored.

Cindy was never outspoken. She chose a quiet professional path with determination.  She excelled in a world with very few women peers. Her children and grandchildren will join Steve to sustain her legacy.

Janet Jackson (Andrews)

I knew Steve in school, but I only met Cindy's a couple of years ago. I really missed out not knowing her before. She was a sweet, intelligent, and caring woman. I was so lucky to finally get to know her. What a loss to the world. My condolences to Steve and his family.