Cindy Stewart
Obituary
Cindy Stewart of Morgan Hill, CA, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025 after a life dedicated to caring for others and embracing every moment with humor, grace, and strength.
Born on August 15, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Cindy dedicated her entire professional life to healthcare after graduating from Ball State University with a BS-RN degree in 1974.
Her distinguished nursing career spanned multiple states and specialties, including many nursing positions in and around St. Louis, Missouri, and Indianapolis, Indiana. She served as Cardiac Cath Lab Manager at both O'Connor Hospital in San Jose and St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri, before moving into leadership roles as Director of Quality at Regional Medical Center of San Jose and Quality Manager at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Throughout her career, she touched countless lives with her expertise, compassion, and unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care.
For 32 years, she shared a strong and lasting partnership with her husband, Michael Stewart. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, laughter, and adventure. She was a proud and caring mother to Jason and Ryan Goelz, and during their 32-year marriage, welcomed Andy, Katey, and Carey into her heart as her own. Her eight grandchildren brought her endless joy.
In her younger years, she thrived on activity and adventure-snow skiing, water skiing, and traveling whenever the opportunity presented itself. She also had a cultivated appreciation for wine, a passion she maintained throughout her life. Known for her kindness, honesty, and unmistakably dry sense of humor, she had a way of making those around her feel both comfortable and understood.
Throughout her life, she adored her golden retrievers, especially Jake, with whom she shared a special bond. They will all be excited to see her again at The Rainbow Bridge, while Tucker and Isabella will deeply miss her loving presence.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and compassion that will be carried on by her loving mother, Norma Bridges, her sister, Laura Young, her family, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A celebration of life will take place on September 27, 2025 at Lion Oaks Ranch, where family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and honor of her remarkable life. Those planning to attend should RSVP to: michaelstewart@mmstewart.com.
Published in Morgan Hill Times · September 10, 2025