Patricia J. Goodman
Marriages
Mose "Jay" Goodman
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6 A Death Notice - March 10, 2015
Patricia J. Goodman, 90, Grand Junction, died March 5, 2015,
at Mesa Manor.
Services will be at 11 a.m. March 28 at Crossroads United Methodist
Church Chapel.
Ms. Goodman was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Mike of Santa Rosa, California, and
Patrick of Taiwan; one daughter, Cindy Murray of Grand Junction;
seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to Crossroads United Methodist Church,
599 30 Road, Grand Junction 81504.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3 D Obituary - March 22, 2015
Pat was born and raised in
Oregon. After graduating
from Albany High School she
attended Oregon State
University. In 1944 she joined
the United States Navy
serving as a Link Trainer
Instructor teaching Navy
pilots to fly by instruments.
After the war Pat used the GI
Bill to earn her private pilot’s
license. While stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas Pat fell in love
and married Sailor Mose "Jay" Goodman. In 68 years of
marriage, they shared many adventures including raising
children, living in Hawaii for 20 years, retiring to San Diego,
then Prescott and ultimately Grand Junction.
Pat loved being a homemaker and mother. She opened her
heart and home to many people over the years. She enjoyed
golf, singing and loved playing "King of the Air Mattress " in
the family pool.
Pat is survived by her children, Mike Goodman (Mary) of
Santa Rosa, CA; Cindy Murray (Mike) of Grand Junction, CO,
and Patrick Goodman (Bonnie) of Taiwan. She is also survived
by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of Pat’s life on March 28th at 11:00
a.m. at the chapel at Crossroads United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to
Crossroads Methodist Church.
