Cynthia “Cindy” F. Ewart, 67, Marion, passed away at 2:50 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026 in Marion. Born on the 8th of July 1958, she was the only daughter of Richard E. Burton and Sandra L. Moody Burton. Cindy was a Girl Scout and a graduate of Attica High School. In 2008 she married the love of her life, Julie “Jules” Ewart, who survives.
Cindy led a life of service to others. She was an EMT, Instructor, Firefighter, and Hazardous Materials Technician. She served as the EMS Director for Otterbein Fire and Rescue and was a member of the Tippecanoe County Haz-Mat Team. She worked for STAR Ambulance as a shift supervisor. Following a move to Grant County, she joined Grant County EMS where she oversaw the establishment of the paid daytime service and taught EMS certification classes. Cindy was a core member of the District 6 Medical Taskforce and the Treasurer/ Special Teams Leader for Indiana Medical Taskforce 6.
She was a generous and gracious host, constantly bringing together family and friends at Moose Manor, where she loved to cook and enjoyed evenings around the campfire. Cindy was a passionate deep-sea angler and traveled often with her mother, Sandy to concerts and Broadway shows. She was loved and adored by her grandchildren, who called her Mimi. Since 2018, she had been a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Wayne.
She is survived by her wife, Jules Ewart; three children, T.J. Freeman (Annie), Samantha Freeman, and Cody Ewart (Alicia); her mother, Sandy Burton; her older brother, Roger Burton (Sandy); her brother, Charlie Burton’s widow, Michele; and her grandchildren, Rebecca, Grace, Cain, Isabel, Ellie, Camden, Jack, Nova, and Brooks; sisters-in-law Claire Ewart (Tom) and Gwen Ewart-Thomas (Bob); nieces, Roxanne, Katie, Celeste; nephew, Nathan; and two beloved dogs, Luna and Koral.
Cindy was preceded in death by her younger brother, Charlie; her father, Richard; and her niece, Brandy.
Memorial gifts can be made to Grant County EMS 401 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953 or the Girl Scouts of Grant County 222 W. Spencer Ave., Marion, IN 46952.
The family will receive visitors from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the visitation, a service to celebrate Cindy’s life will begin at 2:00 pm.
Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.