Cynthia Innes

Funeral service for Cynthia ?Cindy? Sue (Hall) Innes will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, February 5, 2007 at New Life Wesleyan Church with Kenna Rose officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillette, Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M., Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette, Wyoming. With her family at her side Cindy Innes, age 53, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Her determination and resilience is an inspiration to all of those who witnessed her strength and character throughout this fight. A mother?s instinct provided an inner power source that resulted in an awesome super human effort to stave off the disease. Those of us who witnessed her daily struggles will always be influenced and motivated by her example. Cindy was born in Mansfield, Ohio on November 13, 1953 to H. Eugene and Nelda (James) Hall. She was raised in Bellville, Ohio and graduated from Clearfork High School in 1971. She attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science in 1975. Cindy worked in Jackson, Wyoming for a wildlife research project before moving to Gillette, Wyoming. She worked for First National Bank and the Campbell County Clerk?s office. Her real joy was working outdoors and with livestock, especially with young livestock. As a partner of Innes Ranch she spent long hours of livestock work and she most enjoyed the spring work, especially the days in the lambing shed. Every lamb received her undivided care and attention.Cindy was a member of Eastern Star, Campbell county Cattlewomen, Savageton Homebuilders Community Ladies Club, Campbell County Wool Growers Auxiliary, Wyoming Wool Growers Association, and Wyoming Wool Growers Auxiliary. She served as officer in many of these organizations and was most honored to serve as President of the Wyoming Wool Growers Auxiliary during 2006. She was a 4-H leader and assisted with many school parent organizations. Cindy met her husband Bob Innes during an Ag Club event where she was riding a bucking barrel with the same determination and toughness that she exhibited throughout her life. They were married on September 10, 1977 in Gillette, WY and worked together as partners on the ranch for the next 29 years. Cindy enjoyed walking in many community walk/run events and participated in the Boulder Boulder along with many others. On January 29, 2002 Cindy was chosen to carry the Olympic torch for Wyoming on its way to the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. She also enjoyed furniture refinishing, cooking, photography and all outdoor opportunities such a hunting and fishing.Cindy is survived by her husband; two sons, Kyle Eugene and James Robert both of Gillette, Wyoming; daughter, Kirsten Michelle of Gillette, Wyoming; sister, Karen Geizer of Columbus, Ohio; mother, Nelda Hall of Bellville, Ohio; mother-in-law, Wanda Innes of Gillette, Wyoming, sister-in-law, Zondra Poteste and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, and father-in-law.Cindy will be remembered for her dedication and devotion to her children along with the awesome will and strength exhibited during her long fight. The family wishes to thank all of the neighbors, friends and family who provided assistance, love and support.Memorials have been established in Cindy?s name to benefit the Campbell County Cattlewomen?s Scholarship Fund, or the Wyoming Wool Growers Auxiliary Scholarship fund, or to benefit the Hospice of Campbell County. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Cindy?s name in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or via the internet at www.stevensonwilson.com.