In the early morning hours of July 8, 2016, Cynthia Iva (Long) MacDonald escaped the evil clutches of cancer and became a free spirit to watch over us all.
Cindy was born on the 24th of April, 1957, to John Vernon Long and Lydia Ann (Sutton) Long in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Cindy, along with Judy, Linda, and Carol, were products of this loving relationship.
In pursuit of providing for his family, John moved out west to California. This is where Cindy started her journey through life. The family settled in Compton, where Cindy began her education and then graduated from High School in Long Beach, California. She didn’t let city life lure her into a fast pace lifestyle. Cindy and her niece, Kelly, (who was raised as Cindy’s sister) adopted the country way of living. They loved horses and would spend a great deal of their time helping at a boarding facility.
Then, in January of 1976, while attending a wedding of a close friend, she met this country farm boy/sailor from Montana. It took a little persuasion but she finally broke down and dated him. The country charm must have worked because just 6 months later on July 3, 1976, Cindy married Jim MacDonald.
During the first couple of years, the U.S. Navy consumed their lives. While on a tour of duty in the Western Pacific, Jim received the news that James Troy (Tuffy) had joined them in their quest to achieve total happiness.
After Jim completed his enlistment in the Navy, the decision was made to vacate the hustle and bustle of California and return to Jim’s home town of Wolf Point, Montana. It took Cindy awhile to adjust, but adjust she did. In no time at all, she had friends galore.
Cindy’s personality was magnetic. She accepted people for who they were. In the jobs, she worked at, she considered her employers family as they did her. She cherished her time at work with the Neutgen’s family, and later with Stan and Sonja Friesen. For her not to show up for work was unthinkable. A five day workweek was unquestionable, so on Saturdays, she assisted Rita Hardy at her Fabric Store.
Cindy was a gardener. In the summer after work and after driving nearly 30 miles home, you’d find her in her garden “pickin’ weeds”. The end result was her “Pickled Beets” and “Tasty Salsa”. If there was a special occasion, you were bound to be a recipient.
The Good Lord blessed us with a kind and compassionate soul.
She embraced the fact that she’d never have grandkids, so her pets Charlie, Cheyenne, Lucky, and Baby filled the void.
Cindy is survived by her husband, of 40 years, Jim MacDonald, her son “Tuffy”, sisters Judy Talbott, Linda Hubbard, and Kelly Lewis Dixon, the in/out-lawsm numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
No one preceded Cindy in death, because they lived forever within her loving heart.
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 P.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 12, 2016
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday July 13, 2016
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 P.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 12, 2016
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday July 13, 2016
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
VERNIE says
God bless us all, Cindy was the very best, always happy and smiling. Jim may you be hugged by the angels. We all will miss her.
Carol Neutgens says
My heart is breaking.
Carol
Dee and Marlene Turner says
Jim and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Karel and Ernie Schutt says
Jim, Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. God Bless and keep you through this time.
Susan Johnson says
So sorry to learn of Cindy’s passing. Keeping you and Tuffy close in my thoughts and prayers, Jim. May your memories sustain you in the times ahead. She was an exceptional gal.
wanda and Ben Redekopp says
So sorry for your loss. Cindy was wonderful person great to work with always kind to everyone. She will be missed. Prayers to you and your family.
Arnie & Jo Solberg says
So terribly sorry Jim and family….too young and so sudden..!
Roy and Kathy Toavs says
Jim we are so very sorry to hear of Cindys passing. She was such a special friend and lady. Praying for you all.
Vivian Wall says
Oh Jim, our hearts ache for you. I am so sorry. I always enjoyed Cindy.
Donna Archdale says
I don’t know what I am going to do without my lunch partner of 10 years. I will miss all of our talks and laughs. I am a better person because of Cindy as are many others.
Craig and Jennifer Azure says
Jim, Tuffy and family, we are truly heartbroken for you. Cindy was a wonderful person, always smiling and happy. She was one of the kindest, nicest persons we have ever had the privilege of knowing. We will miss her. Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers for you in this difficult time.
Krissy says
Jim and Tuffy. I’m grateful for the honor of knowing Cindy. She was so very kind to everyone she came into contact with She always spoke highly of her family. Love n blessings to you and your. Kris Lowdog n family
Lucy Redekopp says
Cindy will be dearly missed she was a special lady my prayers and thoughts are with you Jim & your family.
Ceceilia Solberg says
Jim and Tuffy we are so sorry for your loss. Cindy was such a sweet and loving person. She was family to Gladys and to all of us. We are sending our love and prayers your way. God Bless you during this difficult time. With love, Greg and Cec Solberg.
Rhonda Mason says
Will miss you Cindy.. I pray for your grieving family.
Steve PK Bushman says
Jim and Tuffy so sorry for your loss. May God keep you in his loving arms. Prayers for you. Steve and PK Bushman
Kyle Paulson says
For about a year from 2012-2013, Cindy and I would always go to the post office every day at the same time to collect the mail for our jobs, and we would stand and talk and smoke a cigarette together every day and swap stories about our pets. She was a really kind and compassionate person. Every time I saw her since then she always had a smile for me. I never knew any of her family, but my condolences to them because they have lost a very awesome person.
colleen birdsbill says
My condolences to your family. Cindy was a very kind lady. Always good to visit with her, I will miss seeing her in the fabric store.
Colleen Birdsbill
Patti Jo Black says
We always enjoyed visiting Cindy. She was a wonderful lady with a beautiful smile. Prayers to your family.
Cam and Jodi Martin says
Jim and family so sorry for your loss.
David and Chong Ae Boyd says
Ours prayers are will you
Keeta Clemens says
I will miss seeing her smiling face. My condolences.
Clint and Gaylene Casterline says
We are so sorry for your loss Jim! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Cheryl (Shumway) Jensen-Pearson says
Jim, I was so sorry to hear about Cindy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words I can say to really help you in your grief. I only offer my thoughts and prayers and a few good memories from the past. Always, Cheryl