Dr. Cynthia Lea Campbell-Eason, DVM

Dr. Cynthia Lea Campbell Eason, DVM, 50, Burlington CO, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016. Cindy was born on June 10, 1965, in Topeka KS, the daughter of Larry and Leona Maxine Dagg Campbell. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1983 and attended Washburn University and Kansas State Veterinary School, where she graduated in 1990. Following graduation Cindy interned at Oklahoma State University and did her residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Cindy was a veterinarian specializing in equine medicine. She worked at Red Oak Animal Hospital in Bucyrus KS, Bonner Springs Animal Care Center, Bonner Springs KS and she was an associate for the Republican Valley Vet Clinic in St. Francis KS. Cindy was married to Clinton Beggs and to this union, two daughters were born; they later divorced. Cindy married Jon Eason on May 8, 2012, in Burlington CO. Cindy and Jon owned a mixed practice veterinary clinic in Burlington CO. Cindy had a wide variety of hobbies and interests, including photography. She was active in sports during high school and college. She was on the Lady Royals summer softball team who won the state championship in 1982. Cindy was a member of the Eastern Plains Animal Welfare Alliance and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Cindy and Jon were both members of Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association as well as the National Agricultural Aviation Association. Cindy was very devoted to her faith. She attended Evangelical Free Church in Burlington. Cindy had a life-long passion for helping animals. She volunteered at the Topeka Zoo and worked at the Auburn Animal Clinic during high school. Above all, Cindy was a devoted wife and mother. She was always there to support her daughters and to be there for their achievements. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Grateful to have shared her life are her husband, Jon Eason, of the home; daughters, Randi Beggs, Ames IA and Loren Beggs, Olathe; step-children, Brandon Eason, Kirkland WA, Stephanie Eason, Portland OR and David “D.J.” Eason, Caldwell ID; mother, Leona Maxine Campbell, Topeka; siblings, Kimberly Campbell McKnight, Topeka, Greg Campbell (Mary), Carl Junction MO and Doug Campbell (Brandy), Topeka; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Cindy was preceded in death by her father. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Dover Cemetery. The family requests that, in Cindy’s honor, you come in casual attire. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Shooting Star Equine Rescue, Inc., 10527 SW Indian Hills, Wakarusa KS 66546.

Dr. Cynthia Lea Campbell-Eason, DVM

June 10, 1965 - April 29, 2016