Cynthia (Cindy) Anne (Safford) Brock

Resided in Rapid River, MI
Died September 21, 2022

RAPID RIVER – Cynthia (Cindy) Anne (Safford) Brock, 74, was born on September 18, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Thomas and Georgianna Safford and died peacefully at Bellin Hospital on September 21, 2022, with her husband by her side. She lived her life knowing, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”(John 3:16)

Cindy, the oldest of seven children, moved to Rapid River when she was in third grade and in 1966 she graduated from Rapid River High School. She continued her studies at Northern Michigan University and in 1970 she graduated with a home economics education major and English minor. In 1993 she earned her Masters Degree from Michigan State University. Cindy began her teaching career at Gladstone Public Schools in 1970 and in 1984 she joined the MSU Extension Service of Delta County serving as Extension Home Economist and later as the County Extension Director.

On July 18, 1970, she married Peter (Pete) Brock at the Rapid River Congregational Church. She was blessed with three daughters: Amy, Greta, and Elizabeth, thirteen grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Her family was the joy of her life. She was involved with the Foster Grandparent Foundation, and an active member of the United Evangelical Covenant Church of Gladstone, Michigan. She loved the Lord and the many friends she made at the churches she attended over the years.

Cindy is survived by her husband Peter (Pete) Brock of Rapid River; daughter Amy (Gary) Bridges of Cool, California; daughter Greta of Boyne City, Michigan, and daughter Elizabeth (Darryl) Hansen of Williamsburg, Virginia. Thirteen grandchildren: Simeon Smith of Houston, Texas; Derek Smith of San Diego, California; Braden Smith of Kalamazoo, Michigan; Jacob (Megan) Hansen of Wells, Michigan; Kyle Hansen of Great Falls, Montana; Abigail, Anna, Sarah, Thomas, Maria, Olivia, Jonathan, and Josiah Hansen of Williamsburg, Virginia; and great granddaughter, Georgianna Hansen of Wells, Michigan, and she was anticipating the arrival of a great grandson in November; sister Jenny Safford of Edgewood, Maryland; sister Susan (Mike) Safford-Gaul of Chilton, Wisconsin; sister-in-law Alice (Wayne) Samuel of Davisburg, Michigan; sister-in-law Kris Safford of Cheboygan, Michigan; brother-in-law Ralph (Roberta) Brock of Daggett, Michigan, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Thomas and Georgianna Safford, brother Thomas II, brother and sister-in-law Klint and Dale Safford; brother Daniel (Duke), brother Sim, father-in-law and mother-in-law Aaron and Lulla Brock, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Dagmar Muma, brother-in-law Aaron Brock, and sister-in-law Mary Brock.

Funeral visitation will be held at the United Evangelical Covenant Church in Gladstone, Michigan on Friday, September 30th from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Reverend Aaron Anderson. Sharing in the service will be members of Cindy’s family. The Committal Service will take place at the Rapid River Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

Cindy’s lasting wish for all was this, “I want my family and friends to know the following – I have had a wonderful, fulfilling life and I love each of you very much. I want you to know God has been in the center of my life. Heaven is where I am at.”

37 Tributes for “Cynthia (Cindy) Anne (Safford) Brock”

    Have only known Cindy and you, Pete for a short time but was totally drawn to you both. Such a sweet person she was and would have been great friends.
    So sorry she is no longer with us.

    Pete and family ..
    Our hearts and prayers are forever with you .Cindy will be so missed by her family and friends ..God love you and give you peace and strength…

    Sorry to hear about the passing of your wife Mr Brock you and your daughters will be in my thoughts and prayers .

    Heaven has received another Angel. Cindy was a beautiful soul, always there with a smile. She did simplest things that made a huge impact, like sending a birthday card to the quiet guy sitting in the last pew. Don’t even know how she knew it was my birthday way back then. Pete and family, take joy in knowing Cindy is with our Lord and Savior Jesus !

    Cindy was a wonderful person and she did so much for others. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Pete and your family. Janet Lindstrom

    Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go to you and your family. I always remember Cindy as a very special person. Deepest sympathy, Mary Destrampe and Alicia Destrampe Standerfer.

    Although I only knew Cindy for a short period of time, it is evident heaven gained the sweetest soul. Pete, I’m thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

    Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family Pete
    After meeting you in the lobby at Bellin
    I kept both you and Cindy in my prayers.
    Our sympathy to you and your girls Cindy is now with Our Lord and enjoying everlasting life

    Cindy was a great MSU Extension colleague and friend. I admired and appreciated her very much.

    Dear Pete and Girls, I am so sorry for your loss.
    You could not have been in 4-H without knowing Cindy and her family.
    I remember, how exciting it was when my Grandma Lundin helped Cindy sew her wedding dress. I loved being around for fittings.
    My sympathies to all of you.
    Connie Lundin Smitj

    I am so very sorry for the passing of your dear Cindy. She was a very special lady. We enjoyed extension homemakers club for many years. And we were in the same hospital room when we were both in labor for our first children in 1973. My thoughts and prayers are with you ,Pete, and all of your family. Cindy was a very good friend and I pray that she is in the presence of the holy angels & saints and Our Blessed Lord!!!

    David & Judith Gereau

    Dear Pete, Liz and all your family,
    I’m so sorry you’ve lost the love of your lives. Cindy was truly a special person, so self-less. She was right in saying she’s in Heaven, no doubt of that at all! God Bless all of you, remember you WILL meet again.

    Lollie

    Pete and family,
    We are sending our thoughts prayers…
    So sorry for your loss of a wonderful person, but heavens gain for sure .
    She will be so sorely missed..
    God’s love and strength to you all..

    Amy’s entire Kindred Family is sending our deepest condolences to her and the entire family. We didn’t have the privalege of knowing Cindy, but she raised an amazing daughter that we have the honor of working with.

    Rest in peace, Mrs. Brock. You were a great teacher of home economics at Gladstone High!
    Always great to cross paths with you on my visits home, in Gladstone.

    Cheryl (Kalishek) Bernard

    I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Brock was a great teacher. She was so kind, caring and always wanted what was best for her students. She was a pillar in the community and never stopped giving and always with a smile. You know she loved the Lord because it came out of her is everything she did. May it bring you comfort that she is home now with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Pete and Family,
    I was so sorry to hear of Cindy’s passing. She was a bright ray of sunshine and always had a kind word. I have many fond memories of her and Georgie from the church dinners. Prayers for peace and comfort for all of you.

    My Heartfelt condolences and prayers go to you and your family. Cindy was a great FCE friend. She is back in her mothers arms and with our Lord.

    Heaven has gained an angel, much to the loss of our church and community. She will be greatly missed by so many!

    I had the privilege of working with Cindy at MSU Extension, and then she became the best boss I ever had. She encouraged me to go to college at 45 years old. That changed my life. Many years of memories!

    Pete and family,
    Our friendship goes back a long way. Cindy was a dear friend, we could pick up our conversations after not seeing each other for months. She was such a kind, sweet person.
    Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
    Dennis and Cheryl

    I never met Cindy but enjoyed her column in the Daily Press for years. I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers going out to your family.

    To Pete and the family I am sending prayers for strength during this difficult time. May the stories of Cindy ‘s loving deeds, love of family, and joy in the Lord help to bring you peace. I am so sorry for your loss.

    I remember Cindy fondly both as an MSU colleague and first as a teacher at Gladstone High School. She was a wonderful lady, a great MSU Extension educator, and an excellent leader. My best to your family.

    Cindy was a dear cousin who loved to go on memory trips with her mother, Aunt Georgie. My mom, Polly was always so happy when they came her way for a visit! Cindy set a loving role model for a caring cousin who made those calls to keep us cousins in the loop of family happenings. I will certainly miss Cindy and those calls. I remember how happy she was at her wedding to Pete and how thrilled i was to be there! Their lovely daughters gave them a surprise 45th anniversary party which many cousins attended in the beautiful Upper Peninsula. All the love-filled tributes certainly affirm what all of us have known about Cindy being a true believer in our Lord and who lived according to the Love of others that is the foundation of our faith…Love God with all your heart, mind and soul and Love one another as I have loved you…I’m so thankful for your influence in my life dear cousin and I will miss you dearly.

    I was saddend to learn of Cindy’s passing. She was a true friend and colleague in MSUE-UP during my career in the Upper Peninsula. It was said to hear another member of the “Old Guard” has passed. Prayers for your family and the many lives you touched throughout your career. God’s Peace my friend!

    Cindy has moved on, but I want to share the strong impression she made on me over the years, and even the inspiration she was. We were assigned as “prayer buddies” when I was in youth group in the early 2000s under Heather McMillan. I remember some cards and kind words from Cindy right away. But more amazing to me was that she kept her eye on me even years down the road. She kept praying and would say a few kinds words of encouragement here and there nearly 2 decades later. What a testimony of faithfulness and prayer!

    I knew Cindy when I worked at Bay College and she put on events there. The big one was Women’s Day on Campus, and she put her hold heart and soul into it. A sweet woman, who put the needs of others before her own. I haven’t seen her in years, but she made a huge impression on me. Rest In Peace Cindy. My condolences to the whole family.

    I remember Cindy from NMU in 1967. We dated for a while. Cindy was a beautiful woman. I remember going to church with her while we were students and Northern Michigan.

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