Cindy was born on May 27, 1942, in Crookston, MN to Elmer and Genevieve Johnson. She married and raised her 2 children in Washington, DC.  After retiring from the Department of Energy, she spent her first few years of retirement in Clifden, County Galway Ireland.  Later she moved to Alexandria, MN where she remained for her final years.

Donations made to Wabash Valley Community Foundation under Cindy’s name will benefit adopted and foster children, as well as carry on her love of all children.