Cindy Janssen
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On October 13, 2015 @ 11:17 am In 2015,Obituaries | 13 Comments
Cindy Janssen, of Jordan, passed away on October 12, 2015 at the age of 72. A Celebration of Life Service is Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM with visitation from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Church; 201 Hope Avenue; Jordan, MN. Pastor Steve Thompson will preside.
On October 10, 1943, Gerald and Louise Babb celebrated the birth of their daughter, Cynthia Ann Babb, in Ripon, Wisconsin. Cindy was a happy child and a wonderful older sister to her brother Steve. During her childhood Cindy’s family moved around. They spent time in Hopkins, MN; Bristol, SD; Rapid City, SD and eventually ended up in Hancock, Minnesota. During her school years, Cindy developed a lifelong passion for education.
After graduating from Hancock High School, Cindy attended the University of Minnesota Morris. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts Degree and pursued her teaching license. Cindy’s first job was as an elementary school teacher in Hancock. She excelled at her work and had such a talent for working with students.
In the early 70’s Cindy moved to Jordan were she raised two wonderful sons, Brian and Eric. After a few years of living in town, they moved to the country. Cindy loved being surrounded by nature, and truly loved her home. She lived there for more than 30 years.
It was very easy for Cindy to get connected in the small town. She loved people and was very social. Cindy developed many wonderful friendships quickly and was involved in many town activities. She was one of the charter members of Hope Lutheran Church. When she joined, they didn’t even have a formal location for services. She has been an active member since the start of the church.
Cindy worked at Jordan Elementary School where her focus was assisting children who needed a little extra help with their schoolwork. She eventually became the Title One specialist in Jordan. Cindy was very dedicated to her work, and she treated every child with kindness and compassion. When Cindy suffered a stroke on April 1, 1984 she was forced to take a year off from work, but she was determined to get back to school quickly. Cindy was able to return to the job that she loved and spent many more years teaching in Jordan before retiring in 2004.
Even after retiring, Cindy didn’t give up teaching. She still worked with kids by providing tutoring services out of her home. The kids that she tutored loved going to her house and she loved having them. She developed wonderful relationships with many of her students. Some even came to visit her long after their tutoring had ended.
In retirement Cindy enjoyed all of the nature that surrounded her at her home. She especially liked overlooking the pond and watching the animals frolic in the yard. Cindy loved being in her home where she had her favorite cat with her. But eventually she required additional care. In 2010, Cindy moved to Kingsway Assisted Living. She lived there for a year and then moved into the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. Cindy was happy to be surrounded by kind and caring people. She made many friends and was close to both the staff and the residents.
After many hard and trying years, Cindy went to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Cindy was a strong woman. She will be missed deeply and remembered always by her sons, Brian Janssen and Eric Janssen; mother, Louise Babb; brother, Steve (Mary) Babb; nephew, Pete (Melissa) Babb; niece, Anna (Joel) Sellin; other loving relatives and many dear friends. There to greet Cindy in Heaven is her father, Gerald Babb.
Memorials to the Lutheran Home Association (377 South Meridan Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011-1919) are preferred.
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Brian, our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.
Very sorry for your loss.
We are sorry for your loss and pray that your mom rest in peace in Heaven.
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Keep the good memories close and may God watch over you in the difficult days ahead.
My condolences to the family of Cindy. I had Cindy as teacher when I attended Jordan elementary school. She was always very kind, patient and understanding. She went above and beyond as a teacher.
So sorry to hear about your loss. When I was at the Lutheran Home, I would say hi to your mom. Also I remember her working in the Elementary School when I was there along with attending church as Hope Lutheran. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I am going to miss Cindy very much. You can be sure she is in heaven now.
Eric was my roommate in college and remains a wonderful friend. To him and his family I offer my sincere condolences.
I really appreciated getting a call today about Cindy…even after 48-50 years I guess did communicate some but not enough…all I can say that back in the 60th,,,we were good friends…my wife and her were sisters in many aspects…they shared everything…and than Jane died…but Cindy still kept in touch…I loved her family (Is her mom still living ??)…and Steve who I taught how to shoot (smile please)…I have not seen him since he retired from rock and roll…at the end I thought he was slowing down..did not have the moves he used to have…I lost my moves in basketball the late 70th or maybe before…anyway I am sending a card to you guys and even if her sons do not know me…her and Jane were buddies and I will never f orget that…her ex=husband I will not say boo…ok…Derry Peterson
Kallene & I were fortunate to have known Cindy for many years and enjoyed the company of Eric in our home many times.y heartfelt condolences to all of the family as Cindy will be missed not only by her family, but by the church and community. GOD bless
Cindy and I graduated from Hancock High School together in 1961 and remained in touch over the years. She was always the sweetest person and a great friend. A few years ago I learned that some of our classmates were going over to Jordan from Hancock each summer to have lunch and visit with Cindy. In exchanges with some of them at Christmas I always said I would love to join them (I’ve been living in Washington state since 1981). Last fall I made arrangements to attend the 50th class reunion at UMM this past June and immediately contacted Karen (Jensen) DeVita to see whether their annual visit to Cindy could be arranged during my visit to Minnesota. I was so thrilled that six of us made the trip to see Cindy on June 22 and she was equally thrilled when I showed up with the group! Recently I wrote a note to her to say again how wonderful it was to visit her that day. My sincere sympathy to her mom, brother and sons. God bless all of you and may he give you peace during this difficult time. Love & prayers, Avis
Cindy was a kind and wonderful women that helped our son greatly when he was In school, my son loved to go to her home, she was a very sweet lady and I am so sorry she had a lot of tough times during her lifetime, I pray she now rests in peace and I send my emotions to her sons she so often spoke of with such pride. Lov & Prayers Karen and Will Doble
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We are so very sorry for your loss. Your mom will be missed. May you be filled with wonderful memories, friends, and God’s comfort at this time!