Cinthia Lyn Marie Frank 1988-2000

Cindy minded business, but with a flair for fun and life. I could never leave her office depressed. I did leave with a song and a prayer. Her faith in God was strong, and He influenced her life as positively as she influenced ours.

Cindy, an "…Energy Management Technician, was known for her remarkable spirit, her eternal optimism, her boundless energy and her love of life. …(She) came to SRJC in 1985 to complete her A.A. degree in Computer Science and Accounting and was a college work-study student in the Financial Aid office." Through all her jobs on campus, from student worker, typist clerk to Energy Management Technician, her sparkling personality made everyone around her happier.

In Nov., 1999, she received the Florence Howe Award for "…significant contributions to the college above and beyond the parameters of the job." "Her greatest gift to me personally and to anyone who comes in contact with her on campus and in the community is her positive, life affirming attitude. She truly lets nothing get her down." (unknow person speaking for all of us)

"Cindy began her battle with cancer in late 1990 and fought the disease with courage, determination and unrelenting hope for recover. Her faith, optimism and sense of humor inspired family, friends doctors, nurses and even strangers who crossed her path." Norene Silverek.

"Her love of life and sense of humor never left her. When emergency personnel were called to her home to take her to the hospital…Cindy told her friends that she noted how cute the firemen were. When they asked her if she could walk or needed to be carried to the vehicle, Cindy quickly announced that she needed to be carried. Later she told friends with a gleam in her eye, "My momma didn't raise any fool!"

Following are comments from her friends and colleagues, what we remember about her and want to always remember her for: (Contributors names are not listed as these sentiments were echoed by many.)

• She could break out in song at the drop of a hat.
• If she happened to hear anything that even resembled a lyric from a song in some one's comment or conversation, she'd be singing, maybe even dancing! She loved music, even could be found participating in karaoke in nearby restaurants, was in singing groups that performed locally, etc. (Thus, the affectionate "IN MEMORY OF 'SONGSTER' CINDY FRANK..." on her memorial bench outside our office! So appropriate...so "Cindy" !)
• Cindy knew how to have a good time and loved to sing and dance. She was so much fun and used to tire everyone out. It took a lot of energy to keep up with Cindy.
• She had a love of live which was sadly cut short.
• She loved life, had a great laugh, and looked for the positive in everything.
• Remember her for her love of life and her positive unwavering spirit. "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" was her motto.
• I miss being able to talk to her and hear her laughter. (she was one of my best friends.)
• Most of all, I miss her friendship and her positive energy.
• Cindy was the brightest face with the most positive outlook.
• We miss Cindy's smiling face no matter what was happening in her personal life.
• Her smile and enthusiasm; always her positive attitude towards any situation.
• She was a very kind & positive & giving person even when she was sick she was still very helpful to me.
• She was so positive, in spite of her daily struggle to deal with a terminal illness.
• She was always positively validating others, and not focusing on her own accomplishments.
• What I remember most about Cindy was her smile and positive outlook!
• I miss her positive attitude and friendliness.
  
• I remember Cindy's smile and cherry attitude most.
• We miss her warmth and humor--very bubbly personality
• She always had a smile or a hug for me, and she made a habit of greeting her female colleagues with the loving phrase, "Hey, Beautiful Woman!" I can still hear her saying it. WAH!
• There was such "energy" when Cindy was in the room.
• She was ALWAYS a spirited person.
• I remember Cindy's adventurous nature and her willingness to try new things.
  
• She was always willing to put herself out there.
• I miss the wonderful activities that Cindy organized for so many of us here on campus.
• We miss Cindy's adventurous nature and her willingness to try new things.. her smile and sparkley eyes.
• She was very thoughtful and remembered to thank people when they helped her.
• She was never thinking of herself but always the other guy (gal).
• She was a walking angel and I miss her positive spirit.
• Cindy Frank was a dear friend and an important role model for me.
• She and I rode our bicycles from Rohnert Park to SRJC for a year before she moved into Santa Rosa. I have trouble putting my tremendous feeling for her into words. Not only did she have incredible heart, but she was an activist in her own life, taking charge, changing things for the better and always moving toward a higher level of existence.
• She created positive thought and good feelings wherever she went.
• Cindy always trying to get everyone involved in college activities Cindy was our office cheer leader.
• She organized office costume competitions, teams for fitness competitions, and potlucks.
• She was so caring and friendly to everyone.
• She just seemed to go that extra mile to keep our entire department connected.
• I still think of her often and really miss what she gave to our department.
• Somehow I would like people to remember Cindy in their own particular way - she was many things to many people. My memories are only an inkling of WHO that special woman was.
• I still miss her friendship & her kindness.
• She was a very good friend of mind & I miss her very much.
• Cindy always had a great big "HI HOW ARE YOU" for anyone she hadn't seen for a while.
• She was a great mother and loved her two sons.
• I miss having Cindy come over to check out my HVAC and seeing her smiling face.
• Cindy was always introducing new activities in her life and persuading all her friends to follow along.
• I miss the wonderful activities that Cindy organized for so many of us here on campus.
• She was instrumental in getting folks together for roller skating, hiking, bowling, trips to Angel Island, walks across the Golden Gate Bridge, you name it. She used to say "Girls Just Want To Have Fun."
• Cindy was always trying to get everyone involved in college activities.
• She was very interested in people.
• I even miss the potstickers she would cook at 7:30am for her breakfast. I thought I would never miss that!
• She was Very thoughtful and remembered to thank people when they helped her. Her smile and enthusiasm
  
• I worked with Cindy in Facilities Operations for 7 years. Cindy was our shining light, our entertainment guide, our computer expert, she had a wonderful attitude about life. When her cancer returned, she never for a second gave up. She fought with dignity and hope until the very end. She loved to see Johnny Mathis and we had seen his shows many times together. One of our last trips together was to see Johnny Mathis. This was several weeks before she crossed over. She was such a trooper and had hope to the very end of her life. She made us laugh and cherish our lives. She taught us to cherish every birthday we had.
• While I work with a great bunch of folks, still I "miss" that special energy in my work day. I'm so glad I had the privilege of working with her.
• I believe Cindy was an inspiration to many of us. We had the pleasure of her brief time here and her friendship. When I think of her, I can't help but smile.
• She gave courage to those around her, as we witnessed her strength and courage.
• I would like people to know that Cindy was a trooper. She never gave up!
  
• She should be remembered for the courage she showed during her long battle with her illness.

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