Cynthia (Cindy) Gail Welch, 73, passed away on July 17, 2021. Cindy worked part time at ASU and completed her bachelor's degree in 1970. Pat, Cindy’s boss at ASU, often spoke about and showed Cindy photos of her Army son, Bob. In the summer of 1969 Bob and Cindy finally relented to a blind date. They were engaged within a few months, and married in 1970.

Bob deployed to Vietnam shortly after their wedding. Immediately following his tour in Vietnam, he was assigned to Bangkok, Thailand, for two years where Cindy was able to join him. They thoroughly enjoyed the country and the culture and their traveling interests were ignited. Army life provided many moves stateside plus the opportunity for Cindy to earn her master's degree from Kansas State University in 1977, and pursue various employment opportunities.

After Bob retired from 26 years with the Army, he and Cindy decided to continue work with the U.S. government overseas at American embassies and consulates, serving in: Nairobi, Kenya; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Dublin, Ireland.

In 2008, they moved to Prescott to be near Bob's mother. Cindy remained very active in retirement, supporting numerous philanthropic, educational and social organizations. She was involved with Prescott Art Docents and P.E.O.

Cindy is survived by her husband, Bob, two sons and four grandchildren. Cindy's Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley St., Prescott. (Source: ASU Foundation)