Cynthia Lea Geiser

Cynthia Lea (Hert) Geiser was born May 16, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska to Henry and Virginia (Hughes) Hert. She grew up in Gretna, Nebraska where she attended school. Cynthia enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, camping, fishing, playing with her cousins, going to Grandma Hert’s, and being a little mommy. Cynthia was married to Tom Geiser from 1978 until 1986, and to this union, four children were born: T.J., Nick, Tanya, and Jake. She raised her children in Waterloo, Nebraska, and cherished being Mom to them. Cynthia enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, crocheting, shopping, crossword puzzles, holidays with the family, reading, Farmville on her Facebook page, writing, drawing, and spending time with her granddaughters. She was a fan of horror movies, and Elvis Presley, and loved following the sports that her kids and grandkids were involved in. Cynthia was a loving, giving, caring, sweet, and kind woman. Her family will cherish special memories of leaving a yellow rose in a vase on the table for her mother, spending time at Grandma Hughes’ with Jake, and going to the Family Fun Center to play games; the long, heart-felt conversations with Nick, and playing cards with him; spending quality time with Tanya, and teaching and quizzing Darius on his love of music. Adopting Darius was a special moment in her life, and she spent the last 16 years devoted to caring for and raising him. Later in her life, she met her significant other, Henry Alvarez. They have spent the past 12 years together, and he supported her through sickness and health, and helped her through the trials of the past few years. Cynthia will be remembered as a very giving person, a good bull-shitter, and big-hearted, and a woman who would do anything in her power to help her friends and family. Cynthia died on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Bryan Medical East Center in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 53 years, 11 months, and 4 days. She was preceded in death by her son T.J. Geiser, baby grandson David Hernandez, sister Pamela, and brother Walter. Cynthia is survived by her children: Nick, Tanya, Jacob, and Darius; 6 grandchildren: Shayla Hernandez, Shania Hernandez, Tanya Hernandez, Kaylea Geiser, Abbygail Geiser, and Trinity Geiser; partner Henry Alvarez; her parents Henry Hert and Virginia Geiser; brothers: Henry Hert and David Hert; and sister: Cheryl Brazda and Connie Willis; and special Grandma, Emma Hughes. Cynthia L. Geiser, age 53, of Lincoln, NE, died 4/20/14. Survived by children: Nick, Tanya, Jacob, and Darius, 6 grandchildren, and partner Henry Alvarez. Gathering with the family Wednesday 5-7 PM with memorial service at 7PM at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Memorials to the family.

Cynthia Lea Geiser

May 16, 1960 - April 20, 2014