Cindy Lee Large

Cindy Lee Large peacefully passed in her sleep at home on the morning of 12/31/2014 at the age of 60 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho of recently diagnosed lung cancer. A Memorial celebrating her life will been held for her at Mountain Springs church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on January 8th at 1pm. Grave side service will be held in the spring. Cindy was born on November 29, 1954 in Helena, Mt. to Les and Janet Rate. Cindy grew up in Santa Cruz, Ca. with her two brothers Lester Jr. and John Carl. After an adventurous youth Cindy fell in love and married Ron Large her husband for thirty years. They were married in California and moved to Minnesota and later to Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Cindy was proceeded in death by her parents, Les and Janet, and her brother Lester. Cindy is survived by her husband, Ron, her brother, John Carl, her children, Brandon Poepping in Washington, Jeanette and Jason Schlarb in California, and her six grandchildren. Some of Cindy’s past jobs were working at the Bonners Ferry Senior Center and the Kootenai Casino, Cindy’s interests included hunting, fishing, gardening, scrapbooking, sewing, music, spending time with family, pets, and her personal journey with Christ. Cindy’s most beloved interest was her and her husbands travel ministry. After which she obtained a certification with the North Idaho Chaplain Corp ministry. Cindy was a strong willed, big hearted, caring, and supportive woman that will deeply be missed by all that knew her. Cindy‘s life motto is clearly stated by “God doesn’t give us what we can handle. God helps us handle what we are given.” Flowers and memorials can be sent to the mortuary in care of Ron Large.