Obituary of Cynthia Furlan

In loving memory of Cynthia Leigh Furlan, who tragically left us on Monday, July 15, 2013. A beautiful loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend to all who knew her, Cyndi touched so many lives in so many places. Cyndi will be forever missed but forever in our hearts. Her children, Haleigh age 10, Dominic age 6, Lacey age 5, whose lives are forever changed, brought her immense joy and were the loves of her life. Her husband, William Anthony Furlan, the man who held her heart, and Cyndi were married for 11 years and together for 13 years. Together as a family they loved adventure, animals, the outdoors and one of her favorite spots, Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg, Texas. Cyndi was a dedicated mother and homemaker. She also was an animal caretaker and especially loved exotic animals. Cyndi was born on April 23, 1980 in Monroe, Michigan where she was raised. She was a 1998 graduate of Monroe High School and moved to Austin, Texas shortly after graduation. Surviving family in Austin, Texas, include her cherished children, husband and mother-in-law, Jody Furlan. Surviving her from Monroe, Michigan are her parents, Paula and Nathan Whipple; siblings, Julie (David) Ramsey and Greg Whipple, and nephew, James Ramsey. Other surviving relatives include grandmother Florence Bialy of Monroe, aunts and uncles Neil Whipple and Norma Blevins, formerly of Erie, MI., Norman Whipple, Ted Bialy, Donna Vroman, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bialy all of Monroe. Cyndi's life long and best friend, Tiffany Mulhulland and so many others are grieving with us at the loss of such a beautiful woman. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harry T. Bialy; and grandmother, Betty Whipple. The family received friends at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home in Austin, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service followed at 3:30 PM in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Friends may gather for a local memorial service from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A benefit fund "Cyndi Furlan Funeral Fund" has been established for the family at www.giveforward.com. Enter her name in the find a fundraiser search box, or go directly to the URL https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/5sq2/cyndi-furlan-funeral-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=graph&utm_campaign=vanity_page.