BUCKLIN- Virginia B. "Cyndi" Christopher died Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Lone Tree Lodge, Meade, KS.

Cyndi was born February 4, 1927, at Scott City, KS to Archie John and Ruth Virginia Herndon Sinclair, the eldest of seven children.  On December 8, 1945, at Dodge City, she married Nin Christopher who preceded her in death on May 17, 1991.

Graduating from Bucklin High School in 1944, she attended Dodge City Community College, Kansas State University and St. Mary of the Plains College, and was an avid K-Stater.

After working for five years as Chief Operator- Cashier for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Greensburg, for the following ten years she was a traveling public speaker for the company.  She then taught Spanish, English and speech at Bucklin High School, retiring in 1995 after 27 years.  Following that, she taught ESL part-time at the Learning Academy in Mullinville.

A faithful, active member of the Church of Christ, she was a former Sunday School teacher.

Cyndi enjoyed reading, theatre, music, writing and especially traveling, having visited 39 countries in all but one continent.

As a long-time member of the Bucklin Public Library Board of Trustees, she served several years as Chairman.  After the required years off, she returned to the Board to help promote the building of the new city library.

Corresponding and visiting with former students were particular pleasures for her.

Survivors include one brother Archie Zane Sinclair and wife Mary of Carthage, MO, sisters-in-law Alice Sinclair of Cimarron, KS and Barbara Sinclair of Moscow, ID and nineteen nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Beth Brosemer of Las Vegas, NV, brothers J.C. of Cimarron, Larry of Kismet, Norman of Coffee Cove, Alaska and an infant brother Calvin.

Graveside services and burial will be at the Bucklin Cemetery Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:30 am with Pastor Chris Watson officiating.  No visitation, as cremation has taken place.  Memorials are suggested to the Church of Christ, Mullinville or the organization of ministry of your choice, in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14th Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801.