Cindy McDaniel

Cindy McDaniel obituary, Pleasant Grove, UT

Cindy McDaniel

Cindy McDaniel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Olpin Family Mortuary on Jul. 9, 2025.

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Cindy Alta McDaniel, 71, passed away peacefully July 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born June 24, 1954 in American Fork Utah to James and LaPreal Crompton. Being the oldest of seven children, Cindy developed a special bond with her siblings that spanned all of her life.
She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School and went on to marry Lewis Dale McDaniel in 1971, later divorced. With dedication and resilience, she worked her way up into a managerial position in the computer chip industry. In her down time, she enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting. And later in life, she developed a love for crocheting. Most of all, Cindy cherished the time spent with family and friends.
She is suvived by her daughter Heidi (Darrell) Wallin, Four grandchildren: Kyndra (Dustin) Morsett, Kylie (Randy) Rideout, Kameron Engle and Elias J. McDaniel. One great-granddaughter Aleia Rideout, three sisters and one brother: Kathy (Art) Gilbert, Debbie Crompton, Jaime (Reece) Ivie and Kyle (Cindy) Crompton.
Preceded in death by her daughter Amie Lou McDaniel, parents and brothers Kevin and Randy Crompton.
A memorial service will be held Monday evening, July 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.

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