Obituary: Haynes, Cynthia Lou

Sun., May 1, 2016

HAYNES, Cynthia Lou

She is an amazing Daughter, Mother, Sister and friend to everyone around her.

Her beautiful smile could bring anyone’s spirit to new heights.

She loved to cook, shop, and be with her family, especially her grandbabies.

She had 28 years with Spokane School District 81, where she touched the lives of many and put a smile on everyone’s face she met.
She is preceded in death by her father Lawrence Mattausch and husband Kelly Haynes.
Cynthia is survived by her son Nathan (Jessica) Haynes of Deer Park; daughter Kelcy (Derek) Foehringer of Spokane; mother Delores Landstrom of Deer Park; sisters Carol Crane, Rhonda (Brian) Martin of Deer Park; brothers Bruce (Terry) Mattausch of Sierra Vista, AZ, Dale (Cindy) Mattausch, Brian (Lisa) Mattausch and Kevin (Stephanie) Mattausch of Deer Park; As well as 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and cousins she loved very much.

A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 Monday May 2, 2016 at Heritage Funeral Home.

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