1934
Cynthia
2016
Cynthia Davis
April 7, 1934 — November 4, 2016
Cynthia Dunbar Davis, 82, Overland Park, KS, passed away November 4, 2016. Visitation will be from 12-2 pm, followed by a Memorial Service at 2 pm on Friday, November 11 at Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Brookdale Hospice and condolences may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com.
Cynthia was the first child born to Charles and Irene Dunbar. She grew up in Manhasset, NY. Her father was a banking executive on Wall Street. Her mother was a concert pianist.
Cynthia had a brother, Capt. Charles (San Juan) Dunbar, and a sister Susan.
Her father loved to sail with the family and these were Cynthia’s fondest memories of childhood. Her family also owned a beach home in Ocean Park, ME where they spent time with extended family.
Cynthia excelled in academics and graduated from Manhasset High School as a National Merit Scholar. Upon graduation she sailed the Queen Elizabeth II, spending the summer in Europe.
She then attended Bryn Maur College (Bryn Maur, PA), where she studied art and art history in addition to singing in the Princeton University Choir. In her senior year (1956), she met her future husband, John B. Snyder. John was in his last year of his master’s at the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce. While in college, Cynthia became an avid bridge player, playing competitively.
John and Cynthia had 2 children, Craig and Christina. They lived in Evanston, IL, San Raphael, CA, HoHoKus, NJ, and Leawood, KS. John and Cynthia divorced in 1990.
In 1999, Cynthia married Jerome “Jerry” C. Davis from Prairie Village, KS. Cynthia and Jerry resided in Overland Park and also had a condo in Daytona Shores, FL where they resided in the winters.
Although Cynthia worked in the banking industry, her passion was in decorating. Her mind was so creative. She made all her surroundings more beautiful with fine antiques, color, flowers, art, furniture and most of all with her love.
Cynthia fought a valiant battle with Huntington’s Disease. She never lost her dignity and never complained once about her illness. She lived her last three years at Brookdale Assisted Living (Overland Park, KS) loving on all her aides, nurses, and neighbors. Her beauty then showed through her love for others. She saw the best in everyone with a very forgiving spirit wanting only peace in her world.
With gratitude, Cynthia kissed the hands of all her caregivers leaving all those around her lifted by her love.
Cynthia was the first child born to Charles and Irene Dunbar. She grew up in Manhasset, NY. Her father was a banking executive on Wall Street. Her mother was a concert pianist.
Cynthia had a brother, Capt. Charles (San Juan) Dunbar, and a sister Susan.
Her father loved to sail with the family and these were Cynthia’s fondest memories of childhood. Her family also owned a beach home in Ocean Park, ME where they spent time with extended family.
Cynthia excelled in academics and graduated from Manhasset High School as a National Merit Scholar. Upon graduation she sailed the Queen Elizabeth II, spending the summer in Europe.
She then attended Bryn Maur College (Bryn Maur, PA), where she studied art and art history in addition to singing in the Princeton University Choir. In her senior year (1956), she met her future husband, John B. Snyder. John was in his last year of his master’s at the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce. While in college, Cynthia became an avid bridge player, playing competitively.
John and Cynthia had 2 children, Craig and Christina. They lived in Evanston, IL, San Raphael, CA, HoHoKus, NJ, and Leawood, KS. John and Cynthia divorced in 1990.
In 1999, Cynthia married Jerome “Jerry” C. Davis from Prairie Village, KS. Cynthia and Jerry resided in Overland Park and also had a condo in Daytona Shores, FL where they resided in the winters.
Although Cynthia worked in the banking industry, her passion was in decorating. Her mind was so creative. She made all her surroundings more beautiful with fine antiques, color, flowers, art, furniture and most of all with her love.
Cynthia fought a valiant battle with Huntington’s Disease. She never lost her dignity and never complained once about her illness. She lived her last three years at Brookdale Assisted Living (Overland Park, KS) loving on all her aides, nurses, and neighbors. Her beauty then showed through her love for others. She saw the best in everyone with a very forgiving spirit wanting only peace in her world.
With gratitude, Cynthia kissed the hands of all her caregivers leaving all those around her lifted by her love.
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