Cindy Kashin Obituary (1955 - 2022)

Cindy Taft Kashin (Nene) 67, beloved daughter, sister, auntie, and cousin, passed away at home on summer solstice, June 21 2022 after a two year battle with cancer. A life-long resident of Salt Lake City, Cindy graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S in Political Science and Accounting of and Masters of Econometrics from Westminster. For the past 30 years Cindy worked as an owner and landlord, providing affordable housing for residents in the university area. Cindy had an insatiable desire to learn and was referred by her family as a “perpetual student,” returning to college numerous times and collecting a series of degrees. She particularly enjoyed mathematics and tutored several relatives who credit her efforts for passing algebra. Cindy was known for her devotion to her family and cared for her mother in her elder years and enjoyed helping her aunts. She also loved animals and showed great concern for their wellbeing including a generous donation to Best Friends Animal Society with her estate. Cindy is survived by her sister Taffy Badham, niece Amanda Brewer, and pets Cosmos and Kinder Kashin. Her viewing will be held Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home located at 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah from 6:00-8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Salt Lake City Cemetery located at 4th Avenue and N Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.