Our beloved Cindy Maluy Baker died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, as a result of a tragic accident on the bucolic property in north Boulder, Colorado, that she and her husband, Lynn Baker, nurtured and shared for nearly 45 years. The cause of death was accidental drowning.
Cindy was born in Fruita, Colorado, to Beverly Busgen Maluy and Darrell Maluy and raised on the family farm in New Liberty, Colorado, with her three sisters. The family moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, in 1955, and little brother, Dwight Darrell Maluy "D.D.", was born a year later, much to everyone's delight. Tragically, he died in 1959 in a car/pedestrian accident in Grand Junction.
To those who knew and loved Cindy throughout her life, she was akin to a fairytale character..beautiful, intelligent, kind, contemplative, gliding through life, making hard things look easy and creating order and beauty out of disorder. Her aunts fondly recall gazing at her when she was an infant in her bassinet, a glowing blue-eyed cherub of a baby with a ubiquitous, determined little frown. It was if she was already trying to figure out how one goes from laying helplessly on your back in a crib to navigating expertly through the world. She displayed that quiet determination for the rest of her life.
In high school, she excelled at everything she did. She was elected Head Girl at Grand Junction Central High School while taking all of the hardest classes, including Latin and Greek. She received full-ride scholarships from prestigious Ivy League schools all around the nation, thanks to her near-perfect ACT score and her impressive academic and extracurricular record. In order to stay closer to home, Cindy accepted a coveted Boettcher Scholarship and enrolled in the University of Denver for a year and then transferred to the University of Colorado.
It was while attending CU that she met her future husband, Lynn Baker. He was a Big Man on Campus in the sports world and Cindy was, by all accounts, the Most Beautiful Woman on Campus. Sparks flew and they married a year after Cindy graduated, in December 1971. They bought a ramshackle property in north Boulder with an older home and turned it into the paradise that became affectionately known as Bakers Acre. There they raised their two sons, Tyson and Tieg, as well as beautiful gardens and an assortment of golden retrievers, collies, ducks, chickens, and peacocks. Going to Bakers Acre was like traveling into a sanctuary, with its beautiful lawns, ponds, fountains, flower gardens, and peacocks. You were no longer in Boulder but transported to a magical place where things were tranquil and beautiful and private-very much like Cindy herself. How many times over the years have her friends and family sat dreaming on the patio at Bakers Acre while the fountains murmured, peacocks fanned out their beautiful plumage in the gardens, the trees gently rustled in the breeze, and Lynn's soul music played softly over the loudspeakers?
Cindy taught first grade at Foothills Elementary from 1975 until her retirement in 2004. Her students adored her, and it was nearly impossible to hike the trails in and around Boulder or walk into a local restaurant or stroll down Pearl Street and not have a former student run up to her and give her a big hug and tell her how much they loved having her as a teacher. Without exception, she would recognize them instantly, call them by their first name even though she may not have seen them for decades, and recall some special story about them.
Cindy was an accomplished athlete, climbing nearly every one of Colorado's fourteeners, running in dozens of Bolder Boulder 10K races, and participating in long-distance races, including the New York Marathon. She was also an avid reader and was never without a book by her side.
But most of all she was our beloved-a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. All of us have our own special memories of Cindy throwing her arms wide open to embrace us, a huge smile on her face, and her sweet voice in our ear telling us softly, "I love you sooooooo much!!"
As in all great love stories, Cindy and Lynn's also had its share of tragedy. Lynn retired from teaching in 2003 and begin exhibiting signs of Parkinson's disease in 2004, the year that Cindy retired from teaching. The following year, their beloved youngest son, Tieg, took his life. Cindy worked tirelessly to find meaning in Tieg's death, creating Tieg's Foundation to raise awareness and provide information about suicide prevention. She also devoted herself to comforting and counseling those who had lost a family member to suicide.
As Lynn's Parkinson's symptoms became more pronounced, Cindy stayed close by his side, attending to his every need for nearly 14 years. When it became too dangerous for him to continue living at home, she moved him to nursing care facilities close to Bakers Acre so that she could be with him throughout the day.
Cindy was heartbroken when Lynn passed away in February 2019, but she continued to find strength and solace in her family, her friends, her books, and her beautiful home. She was working in her gardens, taking trips with her family, and hiking with her friends up until the day she died.
Cindy loved nature and she especially loved science. A quote from one of her favorite scientists, Carl Sagan, comes to mind at this time: "For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love." We love you now and forever, dear Cindy. Happy trails, sweet girl, until we meet again.
Cindy is survived by son, Tyson Baker; granddaughter, Logan Baker; sisters, Trudy Kareus, Patty Christopher, and Nancy Prosence (Paul); 12 nieces and nephews; 16 great nieces and nephews; aunts, Lee Ann Blaney and Marilyn Pacheco, seven cousins, and numerous friends.
A celebration of Cindy's life will take place on Sunday, November 24. A private memorial service will be held later in the year.
In memory of Cindy, please consider donating to Tieg's Foundation, 1525 Spruce Street #102, Boulder, Colorado 80302, or a charity of your choice.
The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction,CO) Nov. 17, 2019
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If a family member of Cindy's sees this and wants a transfer, please let me know. I just want to say this is one of the best obituaries & story of a life that I have ever read. I am very sorry for the loss of her. :/
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Cindy was born in Fruita, Colorado, to Beverly Busgen Maluy and Darrell Maluy and raised on the family farm in New Liberty, Colorado, with her three sisters. The family moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, in 1955, and little brother, Dwight Darrell Maluy "D.D.", was born a year later, much to everyone's delight. Tragically, he died in 1959 in a car/pedestrian accident in Grand Junction.
To those who knew and loved Cindy throughout her life, she was akin to a fairytale character..beautiful, intelligent, kind, contemplative, gliding through life, making hard things look easy and creating order and beauty out of disorder. Her aunts fondly recall gazing at her when she was an infant in her bassinet, a glowing blue-eyed cherub of a baby with a ubiquitous, determined little frown. It was if she was already trying to figure out how one goes from laying helplessly on your back in a crib to navigating expertly through the world. She displayed that quiet determination for the rest of her life.
In high school, she excelled at everything she did. She was elected Head Girl at Grand Junction Central High School while taking all of the hardest classes, including Latin and Greek. She received full-ride scholarships from prestigious Ivy League schools all around the nation, thanks to her near-perfect ACT score and her impressive academic and extracurricular record. In order to stay closer to home, Cindy accepted a coveted Boettcher Scholarship and enrolled in the University of Denver for a year and then transferred to the University of Colorado.
It was while attending CU that she met her future husband, Lynn Baker. He was a Big Man on Campus in the sports world and Cindy was, by all accounts, the Most Beautiful Woman on Campus. Sparks flew and they married a year after Cindy graduated, in December 1971. They bought a ramshackle property in north Boulder with an older home and turned it into the paradise that became affectionately known as Bakers Acre. There they raised their two sons, Tyson and Tieg, as well as beautiful gardens and an assortment of golden retrievers, collies, ducks, chickens, and peacocks. Going to Bakers Acre was like traveling into a sanctuary, with its beautiful lawns, ponds, fountains, flower gardens, and peacocks. You were no longer in Boulder but transported to a magical place where things were tranquil and beautiful and private-very much like Cindy herself. How many times over the years have her friends and family sat dreaming on the patio at Bakers Acre while the fountains murmured, peacocks fanned out their beautiful plumage in the gardens, the trees gently rustled in the breeze, and Lynn's soul music played softly over the loudspeakers?
Cindy taught first grade at Foothills Elementary from 1975 until her retirement in 2004. Her students adored her, and it was nearly impossible to hike the trails in and around Boulder or walk into a local restaurant or stroll down Pearl Street and not have a former student run up to her and give her a big hug and tell her how much they loved having her as a teacher. Without exception, she would recognize them instantly, call them by their first name even though she may not have seen them for decades, and recall some special story about them.
Cindy was an accomplished athlete, climbing nearly every one of Colorado's fourteeners, running in dozens of Bolder Boulder 10K races, and participating in long-distance races, including the New York Marathon. She was also an avid reader and was never without a book by her side.
But most of all she was our beloved-a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. All of us have our own special memories of Cindy throwing her arms wide open to embrace us, a huge smile on her face, and her sweet voice in our ear telling us softly, "I love you sooooooo much!!"
As in all great love stories, Cindy and Lynn's also had its share of tragedy. Lynn retired from teaching in 2003 and begin exhibiting signs of Parkinson's disease in 2004, the year that Cindy retired from teaching. The following year, their beloved youngest son, Tieg, took his life. Cindy worked tirelessly to find meaning in Tieg's death, creating Tieg's Foundation to raise awareness and provide information about suicide prevention. She also devoted herself to comforting and counseling those who had lost a family member to suicide.
As Lynn's Parkinson's symptoms became more pronounced, Cindy stayed close by his side, attending to his every need for nearly 14 years. When it became too dangerous for him to continue living at home, she moved him to nursing care facilities close to Bakers Acre so that she could be with him throughout the day.
Cindy was heartbroken when Lynn passed away in February 2019, but she continued to find strength and solace in her family, her friends, her books, and her beautiful home. She was working in her gardens, taking trips with her family, and hiking with her friends up until the day she died.
Cindy loved nature and she especially loved science. A quote from one of her favorite scientists, Carl Sagan, comes to mind at this time: "For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love." We love you now and forever, dear Cindy. Happy trails, sweet girl, until we meet again.
Cindy is survived by son, Tyson Baker; granddaughter, Logan Baker; sisters, Trudy Kareus, Patty Christopher, and Nancy Prosence (Paul); 12 nieces and nephews; 16 great nieces and nephews; aunts, Lee Ann Blaney and Marilyn Pacheco, seven cousins, and numerous friends.
A celebration of Cindy's life will take place on Sunday, November 24. A private memorial service will be held later in the year.
In memory of Cindy, please consider donating to Tieg's Foundation, 1525 Spruce Street #102, Boulder, Colorado 80302, or a charity of your choice.
The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction,CO) Nov. 17, 2019
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If a family member of Cindy's sees this and wants a transfer, please let me know. I just want to say this is one of the best obituaries & story of a life that I have ever read. I am very sorry for the loss of her. :/
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Our beloved Cindy Maluy Baker died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, as a result of a tragic accident on the bucolic property in north Boulder, Colorado, that she and her husband, Lynn Baker, nurtured and shared for nearly 45 years. The cause of death was accidental drowning.
Cindy was born in Fruita, Colorado, to Beverly Busgen Maluy and Darrell Maluy and raised on the family farm in New Liberty, Colorado, with her three sisters. The family moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, in 1955, and little brother, Dwight Darrell Maluy "D.D.", was born a year later, much to everyone's delight. Tragically, he died in 1959 in a car/pedestrian accident in Grand Junction.
To those who knew and loved Cindy throughout her life, she was akin to a fairytale character..beautiful, intelligent, kind, contemplative, gliding through life, making hard things look easy and creating order and beauty out of disorder. Her aunts fondly recall gazing at her when she was an infant in her bassinet, a glowing blue-eyed cherub of a baby with a ubiquitous, determined little frown. It was if she was already trying to figure out how one goes from laying helplessly on your back in a crib to navigating expertly through the world. She displayed that quiet determination for the rest of her life.
In high school, she excelled at everything she did. She was elected Head Girl at Grand Junction Central High School while taking all of the hardest classes, including Latin and Greek. She received full-ride scholarships from prestigious Ivy League schools all around the nation, thanks to her near-perfect ACT score and her impressive academic and extracurricular record. In order to stay closer to home, Cindy accepted a coveted Boettcher Scholarship and enrolled in the University of Denver for a year and then transferred to the University of Colorado.
It was while attending CU that she met her future husband, Lynn Baker. He was a Big Man on Campus in the sports world and Cindy was, by all accounts, the Most Beautiful Woman on Campus. Sparks flew and they married a year after Cindy graduated, in December 1971. They bought a ramshackle property in north Boulder with an older home and turned it into the paradise that became affectionately known as Bakers Acre. There they raised their two sons, Tyson and Tieg, as well as beautiful gardens and an assortment of golden retrievers, collies, ducks, chickens, and peacocks. Going to Bakers Acre was like traveling into a sanctuary, with its beautiful lawns, ponds, fountains, flower gardens, and peacocks. You were no longer in Boulder but transported to a magical place where things were tranquil and beautiful and private-very much like Cindy herself. How many times over the years have her friends and family sat dreaming on the patio at Bakers Acre while the fountains murmured, peacocks fanned out their beautiful plumage in the gardens, the trees gently rustled in the breeze, and Lynn's soul music played softly over the loudspeakers?
Cindy taught first grade at Foothills Elementary from 1975 until her retirement in 2004. Her students adored her, and it was nearly impossible to hike the trails in and around Boulder or walk into a local restaurant or stroll down Pearl Street and not have a former student run up to her and give her a big hug and tell her how much they loved having her as a teacher. Without exception, she would recognize them instantly, call them by their first name even though she may not have seen them for decades, and recall some special story about them.
Cindy was an accomplished athlete, climbing nearly every one of Colorado's fourteeners, running in dozens of Bolder Boulder 10K races, and participating in long-distance races, including the New York Marathon. She was also an avid reader and was never without a book by her side.
But most of all she was our beloved-a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. All of us have our own special memories of Cindy throwing her arms wide open to embrace us, a huge smile on her face, and her sweet voice in our ear telling us softly, "I love you sooooooo much!!"
As in all great love stories, Cindy and Lynn's also had its share of tragedy. Lynn retired from teaching in 2003 and begin exhibiting signs of Parkinson's disease in 2004, the year that Cindy retired from teaching. The following year, their beloved youngest son, Tieg, took his life. Cindy worked tirelessly to find meaning in Tieg's death, creating Tieg's Foundation to raise awareness and provide information about suicide prevention. She also devoted herself to comforting and counseling those who had lost a family member to suicide.
As Lynn's Parkinson's symptoms became more pronounced, Cindy stayed close by his side, attending to his every need for nearly 14 years. When it became too dangerous for him to continue living at home, she moved him to nursing care facilities close to Bakers Acre so that she could be with him throughout the day.
Cindy was heartbroken when Lynn passed away in February 2019, but she continued to find strength and solace in her family, her friends, her books, and her beautiful home. She was working in her gardens, taking trips with her family, and hiking with her friends up until the day she died.
Cindy loved nature and she especially loved science. A quote from one of her favorite scientists, Carl Sagan, comes to mind at this time: "For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love." We love you now and forever, dear Cindy. Happy trails, sweet girl, until we meet again.
Cindy is survived by son, Tyson Baker; granddaughter, Logan Baker; sisters, Trudy Kareus, Patty Christopher, and Nancy Prosence (Paul); 12 nieces and nephews; 16 great nieces and nephews; aunts, Lee Ann Blaney and Marilyn Pacheco, seven cousins, and numerous friends.
A celebration of Cindy's life will take place on Sunday, November 24. A private memorial service will be held later in the year.
In memory of Cindy, please consider donating to Tieg's Foundation, 1525 Spruce Street #102, Boulder, Colorado 80302, or a charity of your choice.
The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction,CO) Nov. 17, 2019
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If a family member of Cindy's sees this and wants a transfer, please let me know. I just want to say this is one of the best obituaries & story of a life that I have ever read. I am very sorry for the loss of her. :/
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Cindy was born in Fruita, Colorado, to Beverly Busgen Maluy and Darrell Maluy and raised on the family farm in New Liberty, Colorado, with her three sisters. The family moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, in 1955, and little brother, Dwight Darrell Maluy "D.D.", was born a year later, much to everyone's delight. Tragically, he died in 1959 in a car/pedestrian accident in Grand Junction.
To those who knew and loved Cindy throughout her life, she was akin to a fairytale character..beautiful, intelligent, kind, contemplative, gliding through life, making hard things look easy and creating order and beauty out of disorder. Her aunts fondly recall gazing at her when she was an infant in her bassinet, a glowing blue-eyed cherub of a baby with a ubiquitous, determined little frown. It was if she was already trying to figure out how one goes from laying helplessly on your back in a crib to navigating expertly through the world. She displayed that quiet determination for the rest of her life.
In high school, she excelled at everything she did. She was elected Head Girl at Grand Junction Central High School while taking all of the hardest classes, including Latin and Greek. She received full-ride scholarships from prestigious Ivy League schools all around the nation, thanks to her near-perfect ACT score and her impressive academic and extracurricular record. In order to stay closer to home, Cindy accepted a coveted Boettcher Scholarship and enrolled in the University of Denver for a year and then transferred to the University of Colorado.
It was while attending CU that she met her future husband, Lynn Baker. He was a Big Man on Campus in the sports world and Cindy was, by all accounts, the Most Beautiful Woman on Campus. Sparks flew and they married a year after Cindy graduated, in December 1971. They bought a ramshackle property in north Boulder with an older home and turned it into the paradise that became affectionately known as Bakers Acre. There they raised their two sons, Tyson and Tieg, as well as beautiful gardens and an assortment of golden retrievers, collies, ducks, chickens, and peacocks. Going to Bakers Acre was like traveling into a sanctuary, with its beautiful lawns, ponds, fountains, flower gardens, and peacocks. You were no longer in Boulder but transported to a magical place where things were tranquil and beautiful and private-very much like Cindy herself. How many times over the years have her friends and family sat dreaming on the patio at Bakers Acre while the fountains murmured, peacocks fanned out their beautiful plumage in the gardens, the trees gently rustled in the breeze, and Lynn's soul music played softly over the loudspeakers?
Cindy taught first grade at Foothills Elementary from 1975 until her retirement in 2004. Her students adored her, and it was nearly impossible to hike the trails in and around Boulder or walk into a local restaurant or stroll down Pearl Street and not have a former student run up to her and give her a big hug and tell her how much they loved having her as a teacher. Without exception, she would recognize them instantly, call them by their first name even though she may not have seen them for decades, and recall some special story about them.
Cindy was an accomplished athlete, climbing nearly every one of Colorado's fourteeners, running in dozens of Bolder Boulder 10K races, and participating in long-distance races, including the New York Marathon. She was also an avid reader and was never without a book by her side.
But most of all she was our beloved-a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. All of us have our own special memories of Cindy throwing her arms wide open to embrace us, a huge smile on her face, and her sweet voice in our ear telling us softly, "I love you sooooooo much!!"
As in all great love stories, Cindy and Lynn's also had its share of tragedy. Lynn retired from teaching in 2003 and begin exhibiting signs of Parkinson's disease in 2004, the year that Cindy retired from teaching. The following year, their beloved youngest son, Tieg, took his life. Cindy worked tirelessly to find meaning in Tieg's death, creating Tieg's Foundation to raise awareness and provide information about suicide prevention. She also devoted herself to comforting and counseling those who had lost a family member to suicide.
As Lynn's Parkinson's symptoms became more pronounced, Cindy stayed close by his side, attending to his every need for nearly 14 years. When it became too dangerous for him to continue living at home, she moved him to nursing care facilities close to Bakers Acre so that she could be with him throughout the day.
Cindy was heartbroken when Lynn passed away in February 2019, but she continued to find strength and solace in her family, her friends, her books, and her beautiful home. She was working in her gardens, taking trips with her family, and hiking with her friends up until the day she died.
Cindy loved nature and she especially loved science. A quote from one of her favorite scientists, Carl Sagan, comes to mind at this time: "For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love." We love you now and forever, dear Cindy. Happy trails, sweet girl, until we meet again.
Cindy is survived by son, Tyson Baker; granddaughter, Logan Baker; sisters, Trudy Kareus, Patty Christopher, and Nancy Prosence (Paul); 12 nieces and nephews; 16 great nieces and nephews; aunts, Lee Ann Blaney and Marilyn Pacheco, seven cousins, and numerous friends.
A celebration of Cindy's life will take place on Sunday, November 24. A private memorial service will be held later in the year.
In memory of Cindy, please consider donating to Tieg's Foundation, 1525 Spruce Street #102, Boulder, Colorado 80302, or a charity of your choice.
The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction,CO) Nov. 17, 2019
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If a family member of Cindy's sees this and wants a transfer, please let me know. I just want to say this is one of the best obituaries & story of a life that I have ever read. I am very sorry for the loss of her. :/
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