Cynthia "Tia" Moore Bond, a former city human services director, died Saturday at her home.

She was 64 and had long battled cancer.

Bond was longtime deputy director of what today is the Department of Human Services. She became director of the department under the administration of former Mayor Jeremy Harris.

Known for her sense of humor, generosity and passion for life, she retired from the city in the early 2000s and turned her focus to her family and community.

While serving on the East Honolulu Vision Team, she was responsible for developing several of the community's projects, including the Hanauma Bay Education Center and the Hawai'i Kai canoe halau. She was also deeply involved with Hawaii's Blood Bank, donating more than 100 pints of her own blood while organizing donation drives in her community.

Said former co-worker Carol Costa: "Her grace, strength and ability to focus on the positive serve as an inspiration to all who knew her."

Born in Kansas City, Mo., her family settled in Honolulu in the late 1950s. She graduated from Radford High School and the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, where she met her husband, Robin.

Following graduation, she worked at the Employer's Council and later joined the City and County of Honolulu as deputy director of human resources. During her 26 years with the city, she served on numerous boards such as the Ethics Commission and the Employer's Association.

Bond is survived by her husband Robin, daughter Liana Cosgrove, son Robin Bond Jr., grandson Robin III, sisters Helen McMillan, Gini Moore, brother Roger Moore and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Newman Center Saturday at 11 a.m. Parking will be available at St. Francis School.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks a donation to the organization of your choice. A private burial will be held at the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.