Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Cindy Fowler Obituary

Cindy Fowler, 53, passed away Wednesday, February 29 after a courageous 4-year battle with breast cancer. Cindy was best known as a passionate and beloved community advocate, but her legacy as a loving mother and devoted wife are what she cherished the most. The motto she taught her daughter to live by was "what do you want to be remembered for?" Cindy will be remembered for the family she nurtured, the many lives she touched and inspired and her vision for a better future. Services are scheduled for Monday, March 5, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Temple Emanuel in Denver, 51 Grape St. A fourth-generation native of Denver, Cindy was born June 25, 1958 to Alan and Carol Groussman. She attended Cherry Creek High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from The University of California at Santa Barbara. Cindy was married to Chuck Fowler on April 7, 1984 in Denver and soon after they moved to Colorado Springs. Together they had a daughter, Emily. Cindy began her professional career as conference coordinator at the Cheyenne Mountain Conference Resort. She became the administrator at Temple Shalom before settling into her career as a consultant in sales, marketing and community relations for OfficeScapes. Over the years and simultaneously with her career, Cindy became deeply rooted in varying facets of the community serving on and working with boards and committees for various causes. They include the Junior League of Colorado Springs, Newborn Hope, the Chamber of Commerce, The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and the American Heart Association, among others. She served as the chair of the Heart Ball, executive advisor for Newborn Hope and had great fun transforming her leadership skills and wardrobe from a city girl to a cowgirl as a director on The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo board. Cindy received many honors and awards over the years including the prestigious Chamber of Commerce 2010 ATHENA Award, and the Business Journal's Women of Influence. Cindy is survived by her husband, Chuck, and daughter, Emily and her fiancÃ©e David Sheldon; father, Alan, and his companion Elaine "DeDe" Sherman; a brother, Jon Groussman, and his wife, Robin Lamkins of Naples, Fla.; aunt and uncle Donna and Howard Lutz, cousins Gary Lutz and Margaret Johnson and Dr. Kevin Lutz and his wife Mollie, all of Denver; and in-laws Sen. Hugh and Shirley Fowler of Denver. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol, and a brother, Justin. Cindy was deeply loved and cherished by her family and the many friends she had throughout her life. In honor of Cindy, donations can be made to her breast cancer charity, Cowgirls and Cocktails c/o Stockman's Bank, 601 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Cindy Fowler

16 Entries

Trevor Dierdorff

March 18, 2012

Our community has lost almost as Chuck and Emily. I feel for you but also selfishly for Colorado Springs. What a loss we have all suffered. Cindy was a blessing to all who knew her and to many who didn't.

Melissa Hair

March 16, 2012

Dear Chuck, Emily and Family:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Cindy and I worked together at Temple Shalom and my memories are of generous person who always had a smile or a kind word for everyone. I will always consider it a blessing to have known her and to be able to call her a friend.

Memorial Health System Foundation

March 12, 2012

On behalf of the Memorial Health System Foundation Board of Directors and Staff, the Foundation would like to express our sincere condolences to the Fowler family, upon Cindy's passing. Her kind smile, thoughtfulness and dedication to helping others will live on through the people's lives she touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope you find comfort during this difficult time of loss. Sincerely, Memorial Health System Foundation

March 11, 2012

Dear Fowlers,
My girls and I were a part of NCL with Cindy and Emily, and Cindy just had such a kind way about her, and I really enjoyed the times that I got to spend with her.
I am so sorry that you lost your dear wife and mother, and I am praying for your comfort and encouragement as you grieve.
Peace,
Michele Engle

How you can show support

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Bea Allen Miller

March 10, 2012

Effervescent and wonderful. Motivating and creative. Chuck and Emily -- words totally fail me as I try to describe Cindy as a mom at Chipeta – and a trusted friend. She represented the best in all of us and our whole community. What a privilege and joy to have worked with her even for a short while. She made us all better for knowing her.

March 10, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your lost, may you find comfort in knowing that one day no one will be sick, Isaiah 33;24 tells us"And no resident will say "I am sick" may you find comfort in knowing this.

Jim Messemer

March 7, 2012

Cindy thank you for a 40 year friendship. Your incredible legacy will live within all you have touched. May god rest your soul. Chuck and Emily my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the two of you. She was a gift!

Jim Messemer

Vicki Martin

March 7, 2012

Dear Chuck, Emily, and all of her family,
I send my deepest sympathies for your loss of Cindy. She is and always will be such a beautiful soul that lives on in each of you. I am a better person for having to known her.She loved you all so much. My prayers are with you.

Anne Emmons

March 6, 2012

Chuck.....what can be said, it was an absolute honor to have been involved in this last part of Cindy's life journey....what a sweet soul; truly a beautiful person! Anne Emmons

Bob Lee

March 6, 2012

Chuck,

Nancy and I were so sorry to hear such sad news. We too have dealt with this insidious disease. Please know that you, Emily and Cindy are in my prayers.

Bob Lee

Wayne Cipullo

March 6, 2012

I worked with Cindy many years ago at Cheyenne Mt, Inn. I will always remember her big smile and that she always had something nice to say. My deepest sympathies to Chuck, Emily, and all her close friends...I'm sure she had many.

Kathy Coombs

March 5, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Cindy. She touched so many people with her bright smile and kind words, she made a special impact on all our lives.

Linda Carroll

March 5, 2012

Chuck,
So sorry to hear this sad news. My prayers are with you and Emily.

The Feilds Family

March 5, 2012

I send my condolences in behalf of me and my family. So sorry to hear of such tragic news but remember, God has a resurrection of the dead in store. I pray you be reunited once again.

March 5, 2012

Dear chuck and Emily, I remember so many times we meet at school events and social events from middle school to college. I am deeply sorry about the loss of your wife and mother. It is much too soon. Christina and the Lohman family send their deepest sympathies.

Paula Borden

March 4, 2012

I knew Cindy during her battle with cancer. She was a very special lady! I was blessed to be one of her therapists. Cindy was a loving, strong, lady that has left her mark in this world and will to be remembered for all she has done.

Showing 1 - 16 of 16 results