Cindy Hahn

Cindy Hahn lived every moment to the fullest. Not a day passed without the brightness of her smile and the familiar sound of her laugh. A loving wife, mother, and friend to many, Cindy inspired everyone who knew her with her cheerful spirit and her zest for life.

In the year 1955, with Dwight D. Eisenhower in office and the Second World War receding into history, the baby boom pulsed across America reaching new heights. Although communism was the major political concern, most Americans turned their thoughts over to family. Ted Roberts and his wife Dora Coffinger were among the many expecting parents of this era, and on Groundhog Day of 1955 they were blessed with the birth of their child Cindy.

The third of four children, Cindy grew up on the family farm in the Fulton/Athens area with the company of her siblings. Like any child on a farm, Cindy grew up with a slew of chores and responsibilities. Even though she kept busy with farm work, Cindy greatly enjoyed her childhood. She was very happy-go-lucky, and you often found her with a smile brimming across her lips. At age ten she was diagnosed with diabetes, but she never let this illness dominate her life. She learned to control it so that she could continue to live her life to the fullest, in her memorable happy-go-lucky way. She was active in 4H. In the warmer months she went swimming at Pickerel Lake and would fish at Hemminger's Creek. During these youthful years, Cindy developed strong bonds with all of her siblings, and Frank, Bernice, and Rita would keep a special place in Cindy's heart throughout her life.

After attending the Vicksburg schools, Cindy graduated from high school in 1973. She found a job as a bartender, which fit her outgoing and friendly personality. She was the type of person who could always lift up your spirits. It was through her job as a bartender that Cindy met the love of her life, Doug Hahn. The year was 1980, and he had dropped into the Alamo Bar where Cindy was working. Just like Cindy, he had a funny sense of humor, and the two quickly fell into a conversation. A short while later they fell in love, and on November 2, 1981 they were married, marking the happiest day in Cindy's life.

She and Doug were the best of friends, and they enjoyed doing everything together. They were both from farming backgrounds, and so life in the country was pleasantly familiar. They had a big garden where they raised everything from potatoes to sweet corn. After harvesting the garden, they would then travel around the state to sell it on roadside stands and farmer's markets. Cindy was always very meticulous about her lawn. It grew in size over the years, but she really enjoyed cutting it back to make it look neat. She liked to be outdoors, and she and Doug often went camping. They also travelled all over the country for tractor shows. Doug and Cindy shared an interest in antique tractors, and they owned several over the years, which they enjoyed restoring and then showing. It was a fun hobby, and it was also a great way for Cindy and Doug to stay close to their farming roots.

Cindy was a loving and devoted mother, whose first dedication was to her children and their welfare. Family was always very important to Cindy, and she always stayed close with her siblings and parents. She was active in her kids' lives, James and Hope, and supported them in all their interests. Over the years she was a Homeroom Mom, Brownie and Girl Scout leader, and of course, a chauffeur to their many events. Cindy always made birthdays and holidays memorable occasions. She would cook a delicious meal and find some way to make the day extra special. She was always going the extra mile for her family. Just recently, on December 30, 2004, Cindy's first grandson Douglas Jason Toney was born. This was a very happy day.

Cindy was definitely a people person. She loved to be around crowds of people, and her easy charm and natural personality always made her company a pleasure. She had a knack at organizing and motivating people. During her years working as a bartender, she often organized fund raisers for people in need. As a very social woman, Cindy involved herself in several organizations including American Legion, Am Vets, Eagles and several other tractor clubs.

Cindy had a great attitude on life, and through her example she taught her friends and children to treat every day as a blessing. She earned her reputation as a true fighter, and her perseverance inspired many. She will be greatly missed and frequently remembered.

Cindy died on Sunday, January 9, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband Doug on September 22, 2004. Learn more about Cindy, view her life story film, and visit with her family and friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Life Story Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel. The VFW Auxillary will have a service at the funeral home Thursday at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Friday at the same location. Members of her family include her son James of Hawaii, daughter: Hope and her husband Tim Toney of Battle Creek, Mother: Dora Roberts of Climax, brother: Frank and his wife Susan Roberts of Vicksburg, Sisters: Bernice and her husband Dale Bush of Scotts, Rita and her husband Butch McClish of Vicksburg, mother-in-law Ilene Hahn of Bronson, sister-in-law Sherry and her husband Tim Grindle of Coldwater. She is also survived by one grandson Douglas Jason Toney. Besides her husband, she follows in death her father Ted Roberts and her father-in-law Harold Hahn. Please visit Cindy’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you archive a favorite memory, order flowers or make a memorial donation to the National Kidney Foundation.