[br][br]Passed away on Monday, April 21 in Spokane Valley, WA. Cindy was born on Sept. 12, 1955 in Long Beach, CA to parents Verlyn and Jeanne Crook. She attended Long Beach Wilson and Millikan High Schools, Long Beach City College and California State University, Long Beach. Cindy earned her teaching credential in California and dedicated her life to her family and education. She was a kindergarten teacher at Progress Elementary for 13 years where she loved her students. She was an avid sports and athletics fan her entire life. For the last 15 years she and her family opened their home as hosts to Spokane Indians Baseball players. She was a beloved wife, mother and teacher. She is survived by her husband Bob, sons Brian (Brooke) and Brad Johnson and grandson Kingsley. A public memorial will be held on May 31, 3 p.m. at Progress Elementary School in Spokane Valley. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Progress Elementary PTA and mailed to Progress Elementary School, 710 N. Progress Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99037.