Cynthia Ann Strand

Cynthia Ann Strand (Kuecker), age 73, a resident of Lone Tree, CO and Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. Cindy was born January 31, 1942 to parents Milo and Genevieve Kuecker. She was raised in Peoria, IL where she attended Peoria Central High School. Cindy met the love of her life, Melford Lien Strand, at a Kappa Alpha Theta gathering at the University of Wisconsin. After graduating with a degree in Elementary Education, she began her career as a 2nd grade teacher at Henry Sabin Elementary School in Iowa City. Later, the couple moved to Denver and Cindy spent much of her time volunteering in her children's classrooms, the school library and her daughters' girl scout troops. Family and friends were Cindy's love and devotion. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, playing bridge, attending her grandchildren's activities and traveling with friends and family. She was the bedrock and the glue that held our family together and she will be cherished for eternity. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 50 years Melford Lien Strand and daughters' Susan (Douglas) Tymins, Kristin (Steve) Rooney and Erin (Bob) Moser. Cindy is cherished and adored by her eight grandchildren, Austin, Griffen, Megan, Maddie, Macy, Reid, Jack and Chase. Cindy was preceded in death by her brother James Kuecker. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Cherry Hills Community Church, in the Chapel, 3908 Grace Blvd, Highlands, Ranch, CO 80126. Please share your memories of Cindy and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.