Cindy A. Hosimer
Cynthia Anne “Cindy” Hosimer, age 65, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away May 19, 2018. She was born June 22, 1952, in Battle Creek, MI, to Robert “Bob” and Patricia “Pat” Hosimer. At the age of 9, Cindy’s family moved to Lansing. She graduated from Everett High School, class of 1970, and graduated from MSU in 1974 with a degree in Education.
She was a caring and talented Art and English teacher at Perry Middle School and Perry High School for 30 years. Cindy inspired and unlocked the artistic talents in her students, to the surprise and delight of many of them! She had a gift for reaching out to, and helping students that were dealing with challenges in their lives. Cindy was always game for working with her colleagues on special projects that turned learning into exciting adventures. Her creative touch was always appreciated. Even in retirement, Cindy was a volunteer in a reading project for kids at Shaftsburg Elementary School.
Cindy loved animals and had many cats, dogs, rabbits, and a pony named Rusty, over her lifetime. She had fond memories of being a Girl Scout with Troop 521. She bled green and loved her alma mater – MSU, and was a member of the Everett High School reunion committee.
Cindy was a Beatle fan her whole life and attended a Beatles concert in Detroit when she was 13. Tickets were $5! She was also a Kevin Costner fan.
Cindy was happiest in the home on the lake, where she enjoyed gardening and feeding the squirrels. Everyone who knew Cindy described her as the most giving, selfless, kindest person they had ever met. She had a strong faith that never wavered and was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lansing.
She is survived by her mother, Pat Hosimer; brothers, Scott and Steve Hosimer; sister, Teresa Smith; uncles, Carl Benedetto and Roger (Shirley) Knapp; 3 nieces and 1 nephew; her “big red dog,” Rusty; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Hosimer; uncles, Jim and David Knapp; and aunts, Betty Smith, Mary Benedetto, and Curl Knapp.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. Interment will take place in Reed Cemetery, Laingsburg. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. www.EstesLeadley.com
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or any local humane society of your choice.
33 Messages to “Cindy A. Hosimer”
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Wayne and Terry Brandon
May 21, 2018 at 8:58 amThank you, Cindy, for taking such good care of our children in the classroom and attending major life events. We will miss your gentle spirit. Love, the Brandons
Ty nancy aubrey
May 21, 2018 at 4:38 pmOne of the kindest persons We have known
Rosemary McArdle
May 21, 2018 at 10:28 pmMay the angels welcome you into paradise. Rest in peace my friend.
Kenneth van Golen
May 21, 2018 at 10:30 pmLove you Cindy.
Carol Nama
May 22, 2018 at 9:28 amCindy, you were always a good and kind friend to both George and myself.
You were appreciated and you will be missed. Carol
Pete and Chris Pavlica
May 22, 2018 at 11:55 amYour smile will be missed, but always remembered.
Deb Tybinka
May 22, 2018 at 1:17 pmCindy,
Your kindness and dedication to your students will always be remembered. Thank you for volunteering for the book partners program for so many years. You were greatly appreciated.
Deb
Amber Strachan-Jones
May 22, 2018 at 4:40 pmYou were the best art teacher ever..you helped me through so much..I’m going to really miss you..
SHIRLEY KNAPP
May 22, 2018 at 5:18 pmCINDY, BELOVED NIECE, OF YOUR UNCLE ROGER. HE SAID YOU WILL LIVE IN HIS HEART, FOREVER. WHAT MORE CAN BE SAID. GOD’S LOVE TO OUR CHERISHED NIECE.
Lisa Boertman Krell
May 22, 2018 at 5:33 pmOne of my favorite teachers of all time . Thank you for inspiring me and helping me find my life-long love of art . You will be missed!
Robin Ebling
May 22, 2018 at 5:41 pmRest with the angels, Cindy. MSU has lost a great fan, and the world has lost a very creative, very kind person.
Dawn Bailey
May 22, 2018 at 5:55 pmCindy, you were such a kind hearted person and friend. You touched so many lives during your years as an educator. May you rest now with the rest of the angels. God Bless you
Leslie Crawford
May 22, 2018 at 6:16 pmCindy was a beautiful soul. Sending prayers to her family.
Lauren
May 22, 2018 at 6:45 pmOh Cindy, you were such an amazing person! You weren’t blood related but u fit in our family so well we all considered you family. You are seriously proof that angels do walk among us, rip sweetie.
Sharon Johnson
May 22, 2018 at 7:22 pmYour kind spirit will stay with so many, so you will not be far away. May your family cherish all the memories, as we will…
Philip Bass
May 22, 2018 at 7:32 pmWords fail me. My sincere condolences to Cindy’s family. She was a kind and caring person and teacher who positively impacted the lives of so many of her students. (I have very fond memories, as do many, many others I am sure.) May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort.
Tina M. Spencer
May 22, 2018 at 8:01 pmMs. Cindy, you were a blessing to me in my high school years. Thank you for making me feel like a very special friend.
Mike Shaft
May 22, 2018 at 8:15 pmOur most sincere condolences to the Cindy Hosimer family. She was a kind and generous soul. God bless.
Karen (Schoch) Thornburg
May 22, 2018 at 8:21 pmR.I.P. Cindy. I enjoyed your art classes. You inspired all of us. Condolences to your family as they deal with your loss.
Kip Knachel
May 22, 2018 at 8:47 pmI loved you being our Art teacher. You were a fantastic teacher and I apologize for having ever given you any problems while I was in your class.You were one of my favorite teachers growing up because you just plain cared about all of your students. You will be missed. God has a special lady to enter into his kingdom. My condolences to your siblings and family.
Kelly Morse
May 22, 2018 at 8:49 pmPleasure to have worked with Cindy. She will be remembered by me for her quick smile and giving nature. Condolences to her family.
Judy Beavh
May 22, 2018 at 8:49 pmMay you Rest In Peace and comfort in the arms of the Lord, free from pain and suffering. You will be greatly missed by many Cindy.
Tiffanee Cowles
May 22, 2018 at 9:16 pmYou were truly an inspiration, thank you for seeing the artist in me! I will never forget you.
Mary Plowman
May 22, 2018 at 9:32 pmCindy our children really enjoyed you as a teacher. You are with many MSU angels!
God bless your family,
Mary and John Plowman, David,Michael, Elizabeth
Barbara McCollum
May 22, 2018 at 11:16 pmCindy was such a kind, sensitive and loving person. It was truly a privilege to know and work with her in education. My heartfelt condolences to her family. May she be creating artistic masterpieces with her Heavenly Father now.
Deb Bishop
May 23, 2018 at 1:06 amCindy was a true gift to the Perry Public School District. My prayers to her family aft this sad time.
Jan and Mike McMullen
May 23, 2018 at 6:44 amCindy, We started our teaching careers together in great friendship that lasted well beyond our careers. Your kindness, talents, and love of kids and animals are continual reminders of how life should be led -needs to be led- to make a difference in this world. Love you and you will be dearly missed but so glad God has another angel! Heart pours out to the family!
Mary Wiseley
May 23, 2018 at 6:48 amPrayers and love
Kyle Lester
May 23, 2018 at 8:23 amOne of the most loved and caring teachers I ever had, easy to work with in class and loved all her students. Rest high in Heaven Miss Hosimer. The lord as him a perfect angel.
Michael, Chris and Michelle Cassidy
May 23, 2018 at 9:44 pmIn your retirement you were a special person to us and Dublin the cat. We will miss your friendship and your smile. Hopefully Dublin is sitting on your lap in heaven. RIP
Andrew C. Good
May 23, 2018 at 10:38 pmYour patience and kindness made a lasting impression. One of the great ones. Ms Hosimer, you won’t be forgotten.
Anna (Knapp) Eason
May 24, 2018 at 8:38 pmMy dear cousin, I will miss and love you always. We made so many memories as children! So glad we have always stayed in contact. There is never enough time but I’ll see you in the next life.
Linda Fero
July 5, 2018 at 11:37 pmMy favorite teacher ever. Cindy found the best in a person and tried to get you to see it for yourself. She was kind, talented, smart, beautiful, full of life and always happy. She showed us that we could do whatever we put our minds and heart into while helping us achieve our best. There’s always one person who changes your life for the better, she was the person I most looked up to in school. She shaped my life to what I had hidden inside me. Her students were her real passion, and we loved her. Thank you for being that one person I so needed to encourage me to dream higher! Well done good and faithful servant! Love you!