Cynthia Boll

Cynthia Boll, 69, of Davenport, passed away, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, May 22, 2026 at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home. Per her wishes she will be cremated and she will be laid to rest in her favorite places. Memorials may be made to Living Lands & Waters, the National Park Foundation, or other conservancy organizations of your choosing. The family would also encourage friends and family to plant a tree or other native florals in her memory.

Cynthia was born on May 10, 1956 in Davenport, Iowa a daughter of Ralph and Doris (Hermiston) Bennett. She was united in marriage to Gregory Boll on November 4, 1977. They shared over 48 years together making memories.

Cynthia was employed with Modern Woodmen for over 27 years and had just recently retired. She enjoyed traveling and had been on many trips with her family.

She was especially fond of the mountains and had visited Rocky Mountain National Park, Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Switzerland among other wonderful places. Cyndi had a passion for the outdoors, whether planting native flowers in her own garden, or camping in the Rockies, she couldn’t spend enough time in nature. Trips up north in Wisconsin provided a much needed retreat from city life. Listening to the loons call across the lake with her morning coffee rejuvenated her soul. She found joy in the quiet moments, appreciating what others often took for granted. She found joy in the outdoors kayaking, hiking, camping, taking morning walks, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. She was known to take a rock from her travels as a keepsake.

She was incredibly devoted to her family and made the holidays a magical occasion. Not a year went by without the annual classic White Christmas featuring Bing Crosby, the yearly pilgrimage to Shady Knoll pumpkin patch so she could assess “how tall this fall,” or a trek out west during the summer with the entire family in tow. She was the center of the universe for the family and would push her girls to be the best they could be. That love carried down to her grandchildren, as they were her pride and joy.

She had a special way to connect with each member of her family. Whether cheering them on from the sidelines during baseball or tennis, orchestrating graduation parties, or attending choir concerts, she was always in attendance. She made sure her loved ones knew how much she cared. She was devoted in a way that can never be matched. During her granddaughter's cancer treatment, she attended every single appointment. She didn’t just show up; she advocated, she supported, and she celebrated the ringing of that bell, signaling the end of treatment, with immense pride.

She also enjoyed taking her grandchildren snow tubing, hosting paper airplane contests, competing in Wii bowling (for which she still holds the top spot), and inspired a love of reading. Nora’s Stars, Winifred’s New Bed, Miss Rumphius (affectionately referred to as “the lupine lady”), and When I Was Young in the Mountains were just a few of her favorite children’s books to read to her three girls. That love of reading was then passed down to the grandchildren. She was a fan of Michael Buble and Rod Stewart, and if “The Motown Song” came on she would dance like no one was watching. Her joy was contagious, as evidenced by the many dance offs in the basement with her girls.

Cyndi was wholesome, down to earth, a friend to all she met. Above all, she was the matriarch, guiding her family with grace. She had a knack for knowing just what to say, and when to say nothing at all. She not only had a gift, she was a gift. “Family first” wasn’t just her motto, she lived it. Cyndi made sure to lift others up, often putting their needs above her own. She led by example, and inspired her girls to find joy in everyday moments; her love of nature, her creativity, and her compassion instilled in them at a very young age. She cherished the moments with her family and will be deeply missed. Her death is a profound loss for all who knew her; however, she leaves behind a legacy that lives on in each of her children and grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Gregory; children Meredith (Zakk) Stiles, Heather Hendricks and Alison (Daron) Lewis; grandchildren Emerson, Phoenix, Gregory, Savannah and Isabelle; mother Doris Bennett; and siblings Dale Bennett, Gail Dibbern and Paul Bennett.

She was preceded in death by her father and her beloved dog Maya.