1956 — 2020

It is with extremely heavy hearts to announce the sudden passing of Cynthia (Cindy) Dawn van Leeuwen who left us too soon on December 23rd.

To say that this amazing woman has touched the hearts of over 1000 people is less than an understatement.

Not only was she the wife and a best friend to her husband Gerald van Leeuwen married since August 30th 1975, she is also survived by her two children Tiffany and Curtis (Laura) her two grand sons Ivan and Keagan, two sisters Donna (Allen) and Linda (Wayne), and so many other family members, weather they were nieces and nephews, in-laws, or just wonderful friends.  Everyone was an extended family member to Cindy.   She is now spending her days in heaven with her parents Ivan and Martha, crashing into all sorts of things trying to figure out how to fly with her new wings.

Cindy had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up a room.   She was always telling jokes or stories and making people laugh.  When she wasn’t busy working at Your Independent Grocer she was being the best wife, parent, sister, grand parent, aunt or friend anyone could ask for.  She was always there and ready with a cup of tea or a glass of wine for you.  She lived to play all sorts of games but card games were her favourite.

She was truly the life of every party and so many people are blessed to have amazing memories of this wonderful woman.  Even if you got to only experience meeting her for a short time, you will remember her and her generous personality.  Her spirit will greatly be missed, especially during all of the holidays as she would go extra and above for every single one.

While we could go on for ages about Cindy, we would like to leave the stories for when we do her celebration of life.  Due to the trying times right now, we are aiming for something hopefully this summer and will announce a date at a later time.

Until then, please raise your glass and do a “cheers” for Cindy in her honour.

In lieu of flowers, we do ask that you please make a donation to a nice bottle of wine for yourself.   Just kidding, (well maybe not) but please to a charity of your choice as she would not want any getting left out.

Condolences may be sent to the family Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2020-12-23
• Location : Kamloops