[br][br]Halterman, Cynthia Leah (Age 69) Cynthia Streeter Halterman died unexpectedly April 25th, 2016.
Cynthia was born July 22nd, 1946 in McDonald, OH to Robert and Leah Streeter. She studied liberal arts at Stephens College in Columbia, MO. before attending Ohio State University where she received a B.A. in English/Speech.
Cynthia moved to Tok, AK in 1970 where she met John Halterman. They married in Skagway, AK in 1972 and then made their home in Juneau, AK where their two children were born. Cynthia began work in the Department of Administration of Telecommunications Services, where she helped pioneer the development of statewide television satellite systems. For many additional years she produced and directed educational public programs at the KTOO-FM and TV station.
Cynthia loved Juneau, and the community that she and her family were a part of. She became a true Alaskan gal and was known to chase a bear out of a yard if it was bugging the kids. Even though she and her family moved from Juneau to Seattle in 1992, Cynthia always spoke of Juneau as her true home.
After the birth of her granddaughter in 2004, Cynthia and John relocated to Spokane, Washington. She continued her work in public TV and directed programs for the NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101 (NEWESD 101), and KSPS Public TV. Her last major projects entailed producing online training programs for the National Institute of Corrections.
Cynthia was best known for her vibrant wit, jovial laugh and wicked sense of humor. Her loss is felt in several communities and we will all miss her greatly.
Cynthia was predeceased her husband by John T. Halterman (2014) as well as her parents. She is survived by her sister Wendy Streeter of Staunton, VA., son and daughter-in-law, Brennan and Annah Sophia Halterman of Seattle, and by daughter and granddaughter, Caitlin Halterman and Isabelle Karst of Spokane.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 28th 2016, 3pm, in Liberty Lake, WA. at the Fieldhouse Pizza and Pub. Attendees are invited to share stories and memories at this event. We are extremely fortunate in the support we have received during our loss.
The family can be reached at brennanhh@yahoo.com for Brennan and chihstar23@hotmail.com for Caitlin.