Cynthia Elaine Dunlap

Sept. 15, 1953 — Oct. 24, 2009

 


Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 4:11 AM MDT

MONTROSE — Cynthia Elaine Dunlap, longtime resident of Montrose, Colo., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at her home. Cindy was 56 years old. She is survived by her husband, Mike Dunlap of Montrose; son, Brian Dunlap of Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Greg Rait of Grand Junction, Colo.; mother-in-law, Dorothy Dunlap, and sister-in-law, Sherry Dunlap, both of Montrose, as well as Dino their much loved Boxer.

Cindy was born to Robert Rait and Florine Hornbaker Rait in Grand Junction, Colo. on Sept. 15, 1953.  Raised in Grand Junction, Cindy graduated from Mesa State College with an Associate’s Degree. She met Mike Dunlap while attending Mesa State and they were married on April 7, 1973 in Grand Junction.

Cindy owned and operated the Big Country Travel Agency in Montrose for over 30 years. She was a member of the Montrose Chamber of Commerce.  Over the years, Cindy, Mike, and Brian all enjoyed boating on Blue Mesa and shared a passion for auto racing. Cindy landscaped their yard and enjoyed being outside, helping Mike with the cattle, chickens and family ranch.

Cynthia Elaine Dunlap

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The funeral service will be held at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel in Montrose, Colo., at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Paul Nystrom will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121.
 

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    Ron Pam wrote on Oct 29, 2009 6:21 AM:

    " We're going to miss Cindy. Our heart goes out to Mike and the rest of the family. Our sympathy. "

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    Robin wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:28 AM:

    " A sweet lady gone too soon.

    Our sympathies to her family. "

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    Wanda Honeycutt wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:08 PM:

    " Brian and Family,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. "

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    Tammy Jay wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:00 AM:

    " Cindy was a warm wonderful woman with great love for her family. she will be sorely missed. my condolances to Mike and Brian and Dino too. she often shared stories about family and her dog. "

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