Obituary for Cynthia J. Visser (Stob)
In loving memory of Cynthia J. Visser, we are saddened to announce her peaceful passing on May 14, 2022 in her home in Tinley Park, Illinois. Cindy was born on March 20, 1952 (the first day of Spring) and celebrated her 70th birthday just two months ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Cornelius Stob and Jeanette “Nettie” Stob. She is survived by her husband Tom (married March 5, 1976); her children Nathan Visser (Charity) and Megan Cooke (Matt); her grandchildren Miles, Ramona and Penelope Cooke; her brothers John Stob (Rita) and Neal Stob (Beverly); and Tom’s siblings Maynard Visser (Anita), Carol DeBoer (Cal), Ruth Evenhouse (Ken), David Visser (Linda), Larry Visser (Lorrie). Her love and light in our lives will be sorely missed.
Cindy graduated nursing school in 1976 and enjoyed a career of caring for people as an RN first on a medical surgical floor and then through urgent care, hospice care and home health care. Throughout the years she enjoyed volunteering in creative and relational capacities whether that be creating banners for the church sanctuary and artistic enhancements for Vacation Bible School, or working with ministries such as Coffee Break at Faith CRC, Love Inc, Roseland Christian Ministries and World Renew Disaster Response. Her favorite pastimes included spending as much time as possible outdoors and/or with her loved ones. Biking, traveling, gardening and quality time with her grandkids were definitely on the top of the list. In May of 2021, Cindy was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare but aggressive form of brain cancer. One year to the day within getting diagnosed with a brain tumor, Cindy passed away.
There will be a visitation held on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Colonial Chapel at 15525 73rd Ave in Orland Park, Illinois. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10:00 am at Colonial Chapel. A live-stream of the Funeral Service will be available. Please visit Cindy's Obituary on Colonial Chapel's web-site at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream. Burial at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, followed by a reception with a light lunch at Faith Church in Tinley Park at 8383 West 171st Street.
In lieu of sending flowers, family and friends are kindly asked to make a donation to one of the below:
1. A memorial nursing scholarship fund is in the process of being established in Cindy’s memory at www.bold.org. The plan is to provide a scholarship of $1,000 to $3,000 each year to a nursing student who can carry on Cindy's compassionate and intentional spirit. Please Donate via by clicking here at GoFundMe (funds will be transferred over to the bold.org site once it is set up).
2. Cindy and Tom did a lot of work in Disaster Response for World Renew, associated with the Christian Reformed Church. You can donate to them by clicking here.
Below is the video recording of Cynthia's Funeral Service held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CST.
Below is a photo tribute celebrating Cindy's life.
Cindy graduated nursing school in 1976 and enjoyed a career of caring for people as an RN first on a medical surgical floor and then through urgent care, hospice care and home health care. Throughout the years she enjoyed volunteering in creative and relational capacities whether that be creating banners for the church sanctuary and artistic enhancements for Vacation Bible School, or working with ministries such as Coffee Break at Faith CRC, Love Inc, Roseland Christian Ministries and World Renew Disaster Response. Her favorite pastimes included spending as much time as possible outdoors and/or with her loved ones. Biking, traveling, gardening and quality time with her grandkids were definitely on the top of the list. In May of 2021, Cindy was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare but aggressive form of brain cancer. One year to the day within getting diagnosed with a brain tumor, Cindy passed away.
There will be a visitation held on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Colonial Chapel at 15525 73rd Ave in Orland Park, Illinois. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10:00 am at Colonial Chapel. A live-stream of the Funeral Service will be available. Please visit Cindy's Obituary on Colonial Chapel's web-site at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream. Burial at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, followed by a reception with a light lunch at Faith Church in Tinley Park at 8383 West 171st Street.
In lieu of sending flowers, family and friends are kindly asked to make a donation to one of the below:
1. A memorial nursing scholarship fund is in the process of being established in Cindy’s memory at www.bold.org. The plan is to provide a scholarship of $1,000 to $3,000 each year to a nursing student who can carry on Cindy's compassionate and intentional spirit. Please Donate via by clicking here at GoFundMe (funds will be transferred over to the bold.org site once it is set up).
2. Cindy and Tom did a lot of work in Disaster Response for World Renew, associated with the Christian Reformed Church. You can donate to them by clicking here.
Below is the video recording of Cynthia's Funeral Service held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CST.
Below is a photo tribute celebrating Cindy's life.