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Amy E. Goodwin

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University of California San Diego Clairemont High School

Amy Goodwin Obituary

GOODWIN, AMY E. Amy Eileen Goodwin, 43, born June 30, 1962 in San Diego. Devoted aunt to great-nieces Harley and Sophie Citrin. Best friend to nephew Aaron Citrin and his wife Ashley of Tucson, AZ. Sister of Marcy Goodwin of Pasadena, CA; Linda Citrin and her husband Mark of Soquel, CA; and Rosanne Goodwin of Pt. Richmond, CA. Her "immediate family" was her three cats: Alex, Einstein, and Drake, all now adopted into a loving home. Amy owned the e-business Goodwin Photo, which was formerly a store located in Point Loma. Goodwin Photo was founded and operated by her parents, Don and Bev Goodwin (both now deceased). Amy will be remembered for her sharp wit and her compassionate and loving heart. She loved to write and was involved in a writer's network. In her youth Amy played Bobby Sox Softball in University City. A graduate of Clairemont High School, UC San Diego, and the University of San Diego, School of Law. Amy was a member of the CA Bar Association. Amy moved to Austin, TX in September 2005. She died in her sleep January 4, 2006. Amy will be missed by her family and her many friends both in Austin and in San Diego. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2006 from 2-5 p.m. at the Pacific Church of Religious Science in Mission Valley (San Diego). Please sign the on-line guest book or e-mail memories, tall tales, photos, and stories to: [email protected] These will be compiled into a memory book. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 22, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Amy Goodwin

23 Entries

Barb Bush

February 14, 2006

It was at Amy's birthday party that I first met her in 1989. I was very new to the community and came along with a mutual friend. Amy was so gracious, she made me feel very comfortable and welcome. Amy, you'll always have a place in my heart and in my closet.....I've always got a pair of K-Swiss tennies because of you! Rest well, dear friend......xo Barb

Jessi Benton Jones, RScP

February 6, 2006

I have known Amy for 10 years. We have been best friends for most of that time. This past holiday season was the first in that 10 years that we did not spend together because of her move to Austin. We walked with each other through good times and sad times. I used to gig around San Diego and she showed up to every performance. Amy tried to remain attentive through every song even though she'd heard them hundreds of times. We were always dance partners at sober events cause she was the only one crazy enough to stay on the floor with me. Amy attended every major and minor event in my life since I've known her. We loved having movie marathons and BBQs. We spoke many times a week, and quite honestly I still have a some trouble wrapping my mind around the fact that I will not get anymore phone calls from my buddy.
She always called me Jessi Bo Jessi. I don't know why. So I called her Amy Bo Amy. I don't know why. =)
Amy taught me how to be a friend by being a friend.
My heart goes out to all who have experienced this shocking news of Amy making her transition. Many thanks to Marcy, Linda and Rosanne for lovingly making sure all of Amy's friends feel supported and included through this time.
Indeed I will miss you Amy.
Save a seat for me. I'll be along when it's my turn.
Blessings,

Jessi

Shirley Dudeck

February 3, 2006

Amy and I, along with numerous other special people, were all members of a wonderful group known fondly as "the girls in the hood". We had some great fun times that I will never forget, especially when we made our own version of a Super Bowl video in San Diego. No one could have done the broadcast better than Amy. The world is now short one very special person. My condolences to the family.

JS Stephens

January 30, 2006

I had just finished reading "Unanswered Prayers" when I read that Amy had died. I was saddened to hear this, the story really struck me as one of the best ones I had read in the past few years. Rest in peace, Amy.

Leth Cross

January 30, 2006

I'm very sad. Amy was an bright and talented writer.She will be unforgettable, because yours wonderful stories.

Cheri Church

January 29, 2006

I met Amy through my sister Denise. She was always kind to everyone and loved to be around family. There will always be a place in our hearts for Amy and certainly a few stories to go along with it.

Renee Stanard

January 28, 2006

I had just emailed Amy last month about her new story and how much I enjoyed it. How sad to have such talent taken. But God now has one talented person.

To the family of Amy, so sorry. May God help you to find peace during this time.

Kellie Mc Millan

January 27, 2006

Her writings were magic.

Amy created beautiful worlds with her stories and made visiting them a treasured keepsake.

I am thankful that she shared her gift with us. It s a gift I will treasure.

Veronica Thomas

January 26, 2006

I had just finished reading "Unanswered Prayers" and was about to email amy to let her know what a great story it was. I was shocked instead to read of her passing. Although, I did not know Amy or get a chance to let her know what a great writer she was and how touched I was with her story, I miss her. Weird, I know but true. You have been blessed Amy and the fields await you. I am sure that you and LJ Maas will entertain everyone there as you have here.

Battle On, Veronica

Reg Gladden

January 26, 2006

I was excited to see a new story and then sadden by her death. May God Bless you all.

Sandra

January 26, 2006

Thank You Amy for all your wonderful stories.

God bless

Sandra

Di Bauden

January 25, 2006

I was terribly saddened to learn of Amy's passing. She and I had shared some emails regarding her work being published. She was a gifted writer and I'm certain her work will shine on in our hearts and minds for a long time to come. She seemed to have a great spirit and although we were only electronic pen pals for a short while, it was so clear to see that spirit in the correspondence we shared.

My heart goes out to her family and friends. Thank you for posting the photo gallery. It was really great to put a face to her name. She had lots of friends in the writing community and will be greatly missed.

Rest in Peace, Amy.

Rocky Macelli

January 25, 2006

I was so excited to see a new story by Amy recently and crushed to hear that she had passed on. My fondest thoughts and wishes go out to the ones left behind in this time of grief.

Aurelia (Sally F)

January 25, 2006

I am so, so sorry to hear the sad news. I had not known Amy long or well, but we briefly touched early in November when she applied to become my beta. From her correspondence I could see her great love for writing, and I was glad to see that she had finally seen her dream come to fruition by finally finishing the two works that had been hanging in limbo for so long.

My heartfelt condolences go to her surviving family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Susan Anuskiewicz

January 24, 2006

I first met Amy when she was just a young girl playing Bobby Sox softball in University City, where we both grew up. Over the years our friendship has ebbed and flowed, and we recently had a chance to catch up one month prior to her move to Texas. She spoke about the loss of her parents, her cats, and her upcoming move to Texas. Amy was a character as times, and I will always remember how she seemed to personally know every woman in our unique community. When Amy had a party, it would be packed with people. Amy was a very bright and kind hearted person, and I feel like I have lost a dear childhood friend.

Mary Nunn

January 23, 2006

We were so sorry to hear about Amy. She was such a nice person. We met Amy about 20 years ago through our daughter Denise.

Every year at Christmas time I think of Amy and tell the story of when she and Denise came to Tucson for Christmas in 1987. Amy had brought a pair of shorts in hopes of getting some sun. As luck would have it, that was the year Tucson had snow all Christmas Day.

Wishing you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Ed and Mary Nunn

Linda (Solar)

January 23, 2006

I was so deeply shocked, grief stricken, and saddened to hear of dear Amy's passing. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy go out to her family and close friends. Amy will be so sadly missed by the fan fiction community. She was such a gifted and talented writer, as well as a wonderful and compassionate human being. I didn't know Amy long but we emailed quite abit over the December holidays, while she was fine tuning her latest story, "Unanswered Prayers." The memories of our discussions will remain in my heart forever. I also got to see what a wonderful, kind and compassionate person Amy was. I was recovering from a head concussion and during my convalescence, she "kept me company" through her emails. She lent me a willing ear to the issues I was struggling with and also gave me such good advice on life. All this she did for a relative stranger. God bless and be with her family at this very sad time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

January 23, 2006

Rosanne Goodwin

January 23, 2006

Denise Towles

January 22, 2006

What a terrible tragedy to happen. When I was told I just went into shock as I am sure many of you did. Then I started to remember the good times Amy and I had during our 6 years together. Amy was such a kind person. Not once did I ever hear her say anything bad about anyone else. She was always in a good mood. She loved life, her family, her friends and her cats. Does anybody remember Buggs the cat? The world was a better place because of Amy. My deepest sympathy to Amy's family. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten in our hearts.

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