Cynthia "Cindy" Mae Yost

Cynthia "Cindy" Mae Yost passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at the age of 49. Cindy was born on November 26, 1965 to Lester and Darlene Yost. Cindy graduated from Pine City High in 1984. She discovered her natural artistic ability at an early age which developed into a lifelong passion of creating and sharing her award winning, unique talent. Her love of the arts lead her and lifelong friend, Joel Messerer, to learn and eventually teach ballet while still in high school. Cindy worked at many Denny’s restaurant locations over the years in the Twin Cities area. She enjoyed the friendships she made at the restaurants and enjoyed working with people. She also entered many juried art fairs to sell her hand sculpted jewelry and paintings. Cindy had a deep compassion for animals, especially cats. She cared and nurtured many creatures through volunteer activities at the Humane Society. She also loved to travel and discover new places. She traveled to Barcelona Spain where she was inspired by the art and architecture. She brought that inspiration home with her and it is evident in her artwork. While not having any children of her own, Cindy will be remembered fondly by her nieces and nephews by the way she created special activities and events around them and always made them feel so very loved and important to her. Loving sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Survived by partner Greg Bever of New Hope, brother Clark Yost of Minnetonka, sister Cleo (Jeff) Johnson of Wyoming, sister Carol (Earl) Hall of North Branch, and many special nieces and nephews; Melissa (Peter) Anderson, Charlie and Max Anderson, Dane and Liza Hall, Doug (Nicci) Johnson, Avrie and Klara Johnson and special kitty Kona. Preceded in death by Parents, Lester and Darlene Yost and nephew Phillip Hall. We rejoice that they are together again and in the arms of God. Reverend Dr. Vicki Vander Vegt will officiate a Celebration of Cindy's Life at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2015 with a time of visitation one hour prior to the service all at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. The interment will be at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.funeralandcremationservice.com