Cindy 'Cynthia' Lee Lindquist, a cherished soul known for her kind heart and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on February 5, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Born on December 19, 1952, in Chanute, Kansas to Ralph Browne Lindquist and Virginia Lee (Hoepker) Lindquist. Cindy grew up in Yates Center and graduated from Yates Center High School in 1970 and continued her education at Neosho County Community College and then finished her education at West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas.
Her passion for flora led her to a fulfilling career working in several greenhouses in Kansas and she retired as a greenhouse manager for Tree Top Nursery, Wichita, where she nurtured plants and people alike with her extensive knowledge and warm presence. Horses and horticulture were the cornerstones of Cindy interests.
A competitor in the Kansas High School rodeo queen contest, she was also a lifelong member of the Kansas and American Quarter Horse Associations. Cindy’s love for these majestic animals was evident as she showed quarter horses in local, state, national and world shows, sharing her passion and commitment with the equestrian community. Cindy loved to compete in shows, but she took great joy in watching owners compete I world class shows with horses that she had trained.
Cindy green thumb was legendary, especially when it came to her collection of over 1000 daylilies at her home near Valley Center, Kansas. As a respected judge at state and national daylily shows, her expertise was sought after and deeply valued. Her involvement with the Wichita Rose Club and Hosta Club further showcased her dedication to the beauty of nature and her desire to bring it into the lives of others. The Air Capital Daylily Society also benefited from her longtime membership and the enthusiasm she brought to every meeting and event.
Her professional journey in the equine world included time working for many horse training facilities in Kansas including Karen Russell training stables, and later, she continued to share her talents at her own training stables in Yates Center.
Cindy love for animals was not limited to horses; she adored her dogs, particularly her Australian Shepherds, and held a special place in her heart for all breeds. Her pets were more than companions; they were family, cherished and loved with every ounce of her being. S
he is survived by her sisters, Patricia (Doug) Howard, Baldwin, KS and Kathleen (Mark) Fabrizius, Ogallah, KS; her adoring nephews, Nicholas (Molly) Howard and Alex (Maygan) Howard; and her beloved nieces, Savannah (Gordon) Butler, and Sierra (Cory) Lampe. She also is survived by 10 great nieces and nephews.
Cindy legacy is one of passion, dedication, and unwavering love for the natural world and the creatures within it. Her memory will continue to blossom in the gardens she tended, the horses she cared for, and the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Graveside service will be at 1:00 PM Friday February 13, 2026, at Neosho County Memorial Park, 1864 W. 21 st St, Chanute, Kansas.
Memorial donations may be made to the Air Capital Daylily Society in care of the funeral home. Those who wish may stop by Affinity Mortuary to pay their respects and sign the book on Thursday February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.