Cynthia Donna Names

Cynthia Donna Names, age 50, of Christine, ND, passed away August 5, 2024, surrounded by family and assisted by Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Cynthia Donna Names was born April 10,1974, to Joyce and the late Delmar Names in Perham, MN. Cindy attended kindergarten through 2nd grade at Henning Elementary, Henning, MN. She then attended 3rd through 8th grade at St. John’s Lutheran School, Ottertail, MN and then grades 9 through 12 at Henning High, Henning, MN and graduated in 1992.

In 1992, Cindy moved to the Fargo-Moorhead area and attended the same college as her mother, Interstate Business College, graduating with a degree in accounting in 1994. She worked various jobs from 1994 to 2002 throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area. In 2002, Cindy worked for Kelly Temporary Agency as a contractor for CNH Industrial. In 2013, she was converted to a material specialist in the Receiving Support Department. She loved working for CNH for 22 years and took great pride in her job.

Cindy met her special friend, Jeff Bernhardt and his son, Cody, over 22 years ago. Several years later they moved to Christine, ND. They enjoyed hunting and fishing down by the Missouri River. In 2011, Cody graduated from Fargo South High School, and she was so proud of his accomplishments. In August of 2012, Cindy and Jeff welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Amber Bernhardt into the world. Cynthia enjoyed taking Amber to various activities, such as softball, volleyball, basketball, and Bio Girls. She was always running to Wahpeton, ND for various activities, like to the zoo or birthday parties. She also loved going back to the Otter Tail lakes area to visit her niece/goddaughter, Kaydi Mursu; niece, Anika Mursu; and her nephews, Toivo and Ulrik Mursu for various birthday parties and special occasions. Almost every year Cindy and Amber would venture over to the Names Dairy family farm and celebrate Amber’s birthday and various holidays with Grandma Names and the rest of the Names family. Cynthia held a special place for Cody. He stated that she was a selfless and caring person that checked in on him often, even during her last few days. Cynthia’s hobbies included playing the lottery, and watching NDSU Bison football, and she loved Mountain Dew.

Cindy is survived by her mother, Joyce Names; special friend, Jeff Bernhardt and his son, Cody Bernhardt; daughter, Amber Bernhardt; sisters, Denise (Knute) Mursu, JoAnn Names, and Brenda (Shawn) Leih; brothers, David Names and Brian Names; nieces, Kaydi Mursu and Anika Mursu; nephews, Toivo Mursu, Ulrik Mursu, and Bryce (Katie) Bernhardt; great nephew, Jack Bernhardt; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Delmar Names; grandparents, Marie Names and Dorothea & Norman Meier; nephew, Maxwell Mursu; and niece, baby girl Mursu.

The family of Cynthia Names would like to thank Hospice of the Red River Valley nurses, Pearl, Krisitin, Candice, Hanna, Kim, and Julie, for taking amazing care of Cynthia in her final days.

A special thank you to Dr. Jarrett Failing and Roger Maris-Sanford Clinic for Cynthia’s treatments, and Pastor Kandoll and Pastor Weber for visiting her the last days of her life.

A memorial fund has been established at Gate City Bank which will be used to assist in covering funeral expenses as well as a trust for Amber Bernhardt. Memorials may be sent to:

Cynthia Names Benefit Account

c/o Gate City Bank

PO Box 2847

Fargo, ND 58109

Cindy’s memorial service will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo, ND, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Karl Weber from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ottertail, MN, will be presiding. A private interment will be held at a later date.