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Cynthia Askvig Obituary

Cynthia Sue Askvig, nee Hicks, 58, died peacefully on May 15, 2011 at her home. A resident of Colorado Springs, Cindy taught psychiatric nursing for 38 years, 20 of which were at Pikes Peak Community College. Cindy was born on September 15, 1952 in Joliet, Ill to Forrest and Jerrene nee Peterson Hicks. She grew up playing the piano, organ, and clarinet. She married her devoted husband, Tom Askvig on June 15, 1984 and together they moved to Colorado in 1985. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Jaime and Julia. Leading by example, she shared with them the gift of music and the importance of education, shaping them into dynamic and earnest women. Through many years of service, Cindy has earned numerous awards including Faculty Member of the Year and Educator of the Year at the State Nurses Convention and was nominated for the Florence Nightingale Award. Memorial services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday May 26, 2011 at Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle, Ill. Visitation from noon until 1 on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of donors choice. Burial will be in Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle. Guest book at www.ungerhorner.com "I attribute my success to this-I never gave or took any excuse." F. Nightingale

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Published by The Gazette on May 24, 2011.

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June 4, 2011

Cindy was a client of my husband Michael. He said she was a wonderful person and he enjoyed all the conversations they would have together throughout the years while she was getting her hair done. I myself didn't know Cindy that well but in the few times we did talk she had the most sweet nature about her and she was so compassionate. She would always leave a little note for me on the memo part of her check when she paid Michael for her hair services. The note would always make me smile. What a sweetheart she was. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family. She will be so missed. Michael & Karen Yates (Colorado Springs)

May 30, 2011

As my instructor many years ago, I truly can remember Cindy's passion for Nursing and for teaching. She will be missed by many. To her family and her friends, my prayers are with you. God bless. Veltra Duran

kathi

May 26, 2011

Cindy was the best clinical instructor. I will always remember her fondly. So sad to hear about your loss.

Pamela Gateley

May 25, 2011

Our deepest sympathy and love goes out to all of Cindy's family, especially Julia, Tom, & Jaime. We are very saddened by her passing. (The Gateley Family)

May 24, 2011

My love and compassion go out to you in the loss of Cindy. I and all of our DNA members will miss her. God Bless you at this time. Joyce Vernon

Jessica Strauss

May 24, 2011

Mrs. Askvig (as I knew her) was an amazing mother and person. She raised two beautiful, intelligent, loving & talented daughters. I am so sad to hear the news of her passing. I will always remember Mrs. Askvig's laugh and smile. But she will continue to live on in the hearts of her amazing children. All of my love to the family.

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