Wendy Zinda Obituary (1962 - 2025)

Wendy Marie Zinda passed on into the arms of the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence at the age of 63. She was born on January 29, 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We remember her as a phenomenal cook, good teacher, wonderful mom, and proud Native American woman with a deep love for her heritage. She enjoyed baking, arts and crafts, singing, jigsaw puzzles, and playing card games. She was a Packer fan and a Garth Brooks fan, loved country western music, and had a great fondness for wolves and Native American artwork, especially dreamcatchers and pieces featuring wolves. She loved dogs and had a canine friend by her side for most of her life. She had a quirky sense of humor and a thirst for knowledge, as well as a strong independent streak. Wendy's determination was fierce; she was a very loving, caring person with a strong, resilient heart, a sharp and brilliant mind, and a brave and generous spirit. Wendy is survived by her husband, James Zinda; children, Christian Bronkala, Jennifer (Elizabeth) Rose Zinda Springer, Michelle (Jason) Zinda, Megan Zinda, Benjamin Zinda, and Aaron Zinda; and grandchildren, Calista Whitewolf and Damek Whitewolf. She was preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Lorraine Bronkala. Wendy is now at peace with her Savior Jesus Christ. She was a remarkable woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and will always be a part of who we are. We miss her dearly and we'll carry her in our hearts forever. Friends may leave condolences online at moultonheritagefh.com