Cynthia A. Melton

Cindy was born on January 12th, 1958 in Blythe, California. She passed away with family by her side on October 7th, 2007 in Palo Alto, California. Cindy was a longtime resident of Porterville and was 49 years old.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 14th from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Myers Chapel. A Rosary will be held on Sunday, October 14th at 6:00 PM at Myers Chapel. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 15th at 9:00 AM at the Holy Cross church. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will be held following the services at the VeteranÂ’s hall on West Olive Avenue.

Cindy was a member of the Holy Cross church of Porterville.

Cindy is survived by her husband, Rick Melton of Porterville; mother, Susan Low of Porterville; father-in-law Roscoe Melton of Porterville; grandmother Ella Galvan of Blythe; daughter Susanna Burnitzki and her husband Rocky of Porterville; sons, Kurt Takahashi and his wife Melissa of Elk Grove, Kevin Takahashi and his wife Norma of Porterville; Andy Garcia and his wife Camisha of Visalia; Marcus Melton and his wife Kim of Porterville; grandchildren Josh, Crystal, Khristopher, Kevie, Jackson, Jaylon, Sissy, Ethan, Carlee, Kaye, Cynthia, and Emmah; sister-in-laws Iva Silva and her husband John and Debbie Lamb and her husband Kendall; a brother from another mother Rick Cooksey and his wife Kelly of Porterville. She was preceded in death by her father John Low of Lindsay, Grandfather Willie Galvan of Blythe, mother-in-law Mary Melton of Porterville and sister from another mother Anna Converse of Lake Tahoe. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Cindy was born into this world as one of the most loving and caring people to have ever lived. Everyone who met Cindy instantly knew what a genuine loving person she was and that she truly cared for them. She loved family and friends without restrictions or expectations. Every person that met Cindy as a friend became a “family member” in short time. Cindy was the person that made sure everyone around her was taken care of without concern for her own problems or welfare.

Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she ensured that not a day went by that each of the grandchildren did not know they were loved. Cindy knew every family member or friend that was in need and she was there for them at any time, good or bad. She was able to make bad times not quite so bad and make good times wonderful. She always seemed to know when someone needed a phone call or visit just to boost their spirit.

God creates very few people like Cindy. While we canÂ’t fully understand why he would take her from us at such a young age, it is very easy to understand why he would want her by his side as soon as possible. GodÂ’s gain is truly our loss.

Cindy will be dearly missed by so many people and will be in the thoughts, prayers and hearts of everyone that was fortunate enough to be touched by her during her much too short but beautiful life.

We all love you Cindy.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myersfuneral.com. Myers Funeral Service & Crematory in Porterville is in charge of arrangements.