About Cynthia Toohey
Lived 1934 – 2021 (aged 86). Cynthia Toohey was an American politician and nurse.
Cynthia Toohey (born April 16, 1934 - January 29, 2021) was an American nurse, businesswoman, and Republican politician.
Born in New York City, Toohey graduated from Julia Richman High School in 1953. In 1958, Toohey moved to Alaska and eventually settled in Anchorage. She received her associate degree in nursing from University of Alaska Anchorage and became a registered nurse. Toohey also owned the Crow Creek Mine. She served as chair of the Girdwood, Anchorage Board of Supervisors within the Anchorage Municipality. From 1993 to 1997, Toohey served in the Alaska House of Representatives.
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Who was Cynthia Toohey?
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Cynthia Toohey was born on 16 April 1934 in New York City.
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Cynthia Toohey died on 29 January 2021 in Alaska (state), Anchorage.
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Cynthia Toohey was a politician and nurse.
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