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Caroline Godec Obituary
Died January 28, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona of dementia, at the age of 94. Caroline was born May 9, 1916 in Omaha, Nebraska. She is survived by her son, John J. Van Hoozer; daughters, Barbara Pendegraft Davis and Kathleen Hudson; grandchildren: David Van Hoozer, Ken Van Hoozer, Joe Van Hoozer, Paul Hackett, Regina Zarcone, Russell Pendegraft, Ryan Pendegraft, Nicole Davis and Donald Davis; great grandchildren: Teresa Couch, Alexandra Van Hoozer, Jackson Pendegraft, Jordan Pendegraft and Caleb Davis. Caroline loved f1owers, animals, food, traveling, but most of all her children and being a Mom. She loved all and all loved her. Thank you God for sharing her strength and spirit with us. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 1 from 4:30-7:30 pm at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Memorial services were held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, January 30 at Glencroft Care Center. Condolences may be offered at www.chapelofthechimesmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Caroline Godec
Richard Galindo
March 3, 2011
Caroline always wondered why Barb would bring with her all these different men from her many different jobs to see her. It wasn't just Barb who wanted to see her mother every chance she could but it was the fact that we all loved seeing her, too.
She made me laugh and her spirit was real.
Chuck Davis
March 3, 2011
I used to sit and agree with Caroline that getting old was no picnic. We would talk of the aches and pains and she seemed to enjoy having someone else understand what she was going through.
She was a wonderful women who I enjoyed knowing.
Kathleen Hudson
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Kathy and I have tried to create a timeline of major events in Mom's life:
The Life of Caroline E. Fockler
Born 9 May 1916 Omaha, Nebraska
Graduated from Omaha Technical High School Omaha, Nebraska 1934
Married John J. Van Hoozer, Sr. 30 April 1934 Papillion, Nebraska
Son John Jack Van Hoozer born 12 May 1940 Omaha, Nebraska
Divorced John J. Van Hoozer, Sr. Omaha, Nebraska around 1941
Worked at Jubilee Manufacturing in Omaha, Nebraska between marriages
Married Joseph N. Godec 3-11-1949 Omaha, Nebraska
Daughter Barbara May Godec born 2-15-50 Omaha, Nebraska
Daughter Kathleen Godec born 9-20-52 Omaha, Nebraska
Founding Member of Mount View Presbyterian Church Omaha, Nebraska early 1950's
1978 Attended high school graduations, college graduations and weddings for Kathleen and Barbara between 1968-1974
Divorced Joseph N. Godec 20 Jan 1977 Omaha, Nebraska
Worked at Travelodge Motel in Omaha, Nebraska 1973-79
Moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1979 with Katherine Harrison
Lived with Jerry Taylor for @ 15 years at about 31st Ave. and Northern.
Did volunteer work for the Senior Center and Ironwood Elementary School, gift shop at Thunderbird Hospital.
Stopped smoking Jan 1988
Visited Jack and family and Kathy and Bill in Missouri several times after moving to Arizona
Went on Pendegraft vacation to California and saw Disney Land summer 1990
Attended high school and college graduations for Barb's children between 1997-2002
Moved to Glencroft Retirement Community living in Court 7 #88
Visited the Holy Land on a group tour with Ruth Daily in 1987
Did bus tour of the NE and Canada
Visited Hawaii with Ruth Daily in 1988
Climbed part way up Shaw Butte with Barb in @ 1988
Cut down Christmas trees in the woods north of Phoenix @ 1989. Decorated our trees and spent Christmas Eve at the Pendegraft home from 1973-2009.
Did volunteer work at Glencroft Community working at the Pantry, Towers cafe as cashier, Care Center Gift Shop, and passed out church bulletins.
Attended Barb and Chuck Davis wedding May
1, 2004 Peoria, Arizona and rode in a limousine.
Dementia medication started arricept @ 1990
Contracted pneumonia and urinary tract infections in 2005
Moved to Glencroft Friendship Assisted Living Manor 1 Room 135 in Oct. 2005
Amanthi and Russell Pendegraft wedding 19 April 2006 Gilbert, Arizona and wore a sari.
Brittany and Ryan Pendegraft wedding 16 June 2008 Leavenworth, Washington.
Regina and Vinny Zarcone wedding 1 Nov 2008 Tucson, Arizona
Visited great grandson Jackson Pendegraft in Seattle, Washington area Jan 2009 and went up in the Space Needle.
Visited Regina and Vinny in Tucson one weekend in 2010.
Held great grandson Caleb Davis Dec. 2010 Phoenix, Arizona
Held great grandson Jordan Pendegraft Feb 2010 Mesa, Arizona
12-2010 Learned that granddaughter Regina Zarcone was pregnant due in July 2011
Placed on Hospice on 1-15-2011.
Died 28 Jan 2011 Phoenix, Arizona, Hospice Coronado Home
We climbed the mountain together.
Leave no trace on the trail
Leave your mark on the world.
Leave no trace when you hike.
Leave a path for others to follow upon your death.
No one is dead until there is no one to remember.
Remember Caroline Godec Forever!!
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Amanthi Pendegraft
February 28, 2011
She was the best Grandma ever. I didn't have any family in Arizona but she treated like one of her grandkids. I have so many great memories with her.
February 28, 2011
Nestor was a male care giver of Mom's in the assisted living. And he has the sweetest story about trying to get her out of bed in the morning--she just loves to sleep in.
He would say sweetly, "Caroline, Caroline." She would open one eye and see who it was. Then she would put her arm around him and draw him close to sleep with her.
Thanks for loving her Nestor.
Marge Griggs
February 28, 2011
I have lost one of my longest and best friends.
Joyce and Keith McClain
February 28, 2011
A note added to a sympathy card from Joyce and Keith McClain:
She was a kind loving grandmother and mother. We always enjoyed being around her. We loved her laugh and kindness.
Barb Davis
February 28, 2011
Caroline Godec 5-9-16 to 1-28-11 died with dignity and grace and concern for others.
My mother never wanted to die; she always wanted to live, to have fun and be around the people she loved. But towards the end she would say "I want to go home." but could never tell me where home was. I would ask her; Mom, do you want to go be with your mom and dad? Mom, are you ready to die? And she would say either "Hell no!" or "No, I still have a lot of fun to have."
On January 13th Mom had had two falls and a stressful doctors apt. Friday the 14th she had a good day. On Saturday however she had two more falls and was taken to the ER of Thunderbird Hospital. It was there that I spent 3 hours with the folks from Hospice of the Valley and enrolled her. It was difficult but they said that folks on hospice actually live longer and more peacefully than others who don't. My children called Aunt Kathy and encouraged her to come sooner rather than later to be with Mom and me. Kathy arrived Wed. the 19th of January 2011. Kathy would stay with her during the day and I would spend evenings with her at Manor One Assisted Living at Glencroft. It had been decided on 1-13-11 at a service plan meeting that mom would have one month to find a different living situation due to her increased need of services. With Kathy here it gave me time to look for a different facility for mom and to still be able to go to work. On the 23rd of January, Kathy and I had a wonderful day with Mom. She sat in her recliner and interacted with both of us for the last time. On Monday, Hospice came to give mom a shower (showers had become very stressful to mom in the last 2 months) and during this shower she had a mini-stroke. Between that and the lorazapan for anxiety; she never really came back to us. On Wednesday the 26th we transported her to Highland a skilled nursing facility. At this point, Kathy and I realized that we didn't want Mom to die there so we contacted Hospice and she was transported at 10 pm that evening to the Coronado House close to my condo. She was never without Kathy or I by her side. On Thursday, Regina came up from Tucson, and Russ and Ryan and their spouses joined them by her bedside. They had their private time with her and left about 10:30 that evening on the 27th. Once the door shut and Kathy had gone to my place to get some rest---the watery breathing started. A harpist came to her door and I had her play "In the Garden" and "How much is the Doggy in the Window" for mom. She would always sing that to me as a child. Then on the morning of the 28th; a man came in who worked for Hospice who now I know was going to help me say good bye to my mom. She had just been given a shot to assist her with the breathing but with it she vomited and that was the last trauma she was to have to endure. The man asked what I needed. I said that I needed to give her a sponge bath because that is what she had done for me when I had breast cancer in 2000. He helped me get her cleaned up and in her own pajamas and then told me to call anyone that needed to be there when she passed. I called Kathy and she was there by 8:15 am. Mom took her last deep breath at 9:03 and was pronounced dead at 9:05 on 1-28-11. Kathy and I were allowed to be alone with her, hold her hand, kiss her, and sing "In the Garden" to her during that last precious hour. We told her that she needed to go and that she would be alright and that her Mom and Dad were waiting for her to come home to them. We told her that we would be ok and that we would see her soon. It was shortly after that she died.
She died and lived as a "mom". She allowed us to say goodbye and to have the time we needed to prepare for her death. She didn't want to go and we didn't want to see her go. We all needed the time to accept her death and she gave us that. You were a Mom to the end and we thank you for it.
Mom always had great ways of leaving or saying good bye. From forgetting her smokes and having to return to the house to get them or from peeking through the shades at Glencroft to wave to me as I left; she was always happy to see you come and wished you well as you left. Mom, we know you have left us a trail of Kleenix to follow you and we know that you will be there waiting for us when we come home to you.
So in your tradition of saying goodbye; I will remind us of how you put Kathy and I to bed when we were little. Uh Huh U huh ha Uh Huh Ugg
It meant: Good night, I love you, see you in the morning; That is all.
So sad that is all. We will love you too and remember you everyday with all the wonderful memories you left us.
Thank you for always - even in death - being there for us.
Sandra Baker
February 28, 2011
Dear Kathy and family,
I was so sorry to here of your mother's passing. She was truly a blessing to me for many years. She came to my school looking to help in the classroom and I was lucky enough to get her in my room. It was an answer to prayer. She came several times a week and wanted to be kept busy which I had no problem doing. She saved me hours of work that would have needed to be done at home giving me more time with my family. I am eternally grateful for the gift of time she gave me. She also became a cherished friend. I enjoyed her company and her sense of humor. I looked forward to the days she was in the room with me, she was a joy to be with. She loved her family! I felt like I knew all of you even though I never met most of you. She would share with me all the milestones and celebration that were achieved by her 'kids'. Thank you for sharing your mother with me for all those years. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers,
Sandy Baker
Barb Davis
February 28, 2011
Dear Mommy, it has been a month now and I miss you so much. The memories are starting to flow back as the tears stream down. I love you so. I would just like to share some of the memories I have with you and others:
Food: A very BIG part of your life. From the restriction of sugar when you thought you had hypoglycemia to the eating protein 5 times a day to keep from fainting. Your love of mac and cheese was well renownded as well as popcorn. And who could forget the sad face when a waiter brought you a steak that wasn't quit rare enough. Oh, the joy on a son-in-laws face when he bar-b-qued the perfect slice for you. Remember when Russ and I would serve you strawberries and whipped cream at a Suns or D-Backs game? Remember when the boys would come to your house for lunch at court 7-88 and you would feed them better than I would and they would be so full that they would fall asleep on your couch; and then you would be mad they weren't talking to you? You were always great at saying, "What's new and different?" to start a conversation. I am so sorry I didn't always have a good answer for that. Remember when we had crablegs for the first time at Christmas and you loved them? And you helped us learn to make patica from dad's side of the family. Sorry about not learning the cabassa. You loved your scrambled eggs and toast but the very best was the black coffee. Hot!
Exercise: She did a lot of bowling in Nebraska from a church league to a morning women's league where they served coffee and donuts. In 1980 when you came to AZ the exercise craze started. From trying to follow Barb around and the kids to taking long walks with friends; you always enjoyed taking good care of your body with the intent to live longer and healthier. You and Ruth had once taken a walk in the middle of summer and had to go to a strange house for rest due to getting sunstroke. You never left without that sun hat again. In high school you were a diver and after hitting you head on the bottom of the pool at Tech you never failed to tell us to "turn your hands up when you touch the water" when we were learning to dive. The very best was when Leann and I took you up Shaw Butte on Central and Thunderbird because if Barb could hike it you could too. You got up to the Indian Ruins when your knees gave out. "As we climb towards the mountaintop, (it is there that we shall breathe) And when our limbs succumb to the Earth, It is then that we shall truly Dance....." Yes Mom, we will be happy to spread your ashes on Mother's Day 2011 at that spot and then some more at the very top of the mountain. And on your urin it will read, "We climbed the mountain together!" Just as you wanted. (I only wish being a young, independent girl trying to prove that I didn't need to be mothered anylonger hadn't kept me from having more great adventures with you! Thank you for living long enough so that maybe I could make a little of it up to both of us.) Towards the end, exercise meant bouncing the ball in the circle at Glencroft and being frustrated that someone couldn't catch or throw it right. Or exercise meant that you would take the buggy(walker)for a walk to the pond and see the colorful flowers and maybe even see a cat or two. Sometimes I would have to point in the direction I wanted her to go. Mom, you were a great example of good eating habits (I'll forget the part where you insisted we clean our plates) and good exercise.
Grandparenting--you were the best grandmother my children could have ever known. I do know that you came over to see me as much as you did the grandkids but the respite you gave me from the toil of parenting was always welcomed. You would swing Regina until she fell asleep or watch her latest choregraphy of a dance in the wading pool. You would play blocks with the boys or go to their basketball or baseball games. But most of all you listened; you listened to Regina when she said, "Grandma, stop smoking so you will live longer." I thank you for listening to her so you could be in our lives many more years. Just before your passing you had a 98% oz. level; and for 94 that is remarkable for someone who had smoked for 55 years.
I will take your grandparenting skills with me on my journey of that stage of life and just pray that I perform half as well as you did as a grandmother.
Music: Few people know that you played the piano. You had a very nice touch and you would play duets with my children to encourage them to stay focused on their lessons. It was you that thought to get a piano with the money your mother left me; such a great idea. You loved "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace" but you hated baritones and made me promise not to have one sing at your funeral. You put up with Kathy and I practicing the french horn and piano hours on end, you sat out in the car during Nebraska winters waiting for my private lessons to complete. Russell even got you a boombox one Christmas because he knew you liked music so much, or was that the weather report? You also had a beautiful voice, even in your 90's people would be amazed about how well you could carry a tune. We would sit on your couch cuddling and sing; remember Mom?
Sad? Uppy, Uppy, Uppy!!!
Her Hair: She always wanted to know if her hair was ok before leaving for an event. (Her mother always wanted to know if she had too much rouge on.) You can tell from her early photos that her hair was always perfect. It was my kids who nicknamed her hair, "cheerios". I her 80's she would just get a short tight perm and the curls would resemble cheerios. Remember Regina when we dyed moms hair? She had so much fun. But not as much fun as getting dressed in the sari for Russ's wedding. She loved to be pampered and made to feel the center of attention. (if I would talk to someone else while she was in the room she would be very put out. She wouldn't do well with the texting generation, would she?) Kathy, remember when she would always cut our bangs real short so we wouldn't get cross-eyed with our hair in our face? She would also make one or two short pony tails on top of our heads - I used to be called "bull" at school.
Clothes: Her favorite color was green (but she looked great in red) and loved her black pants. She was the queen of recycling. From leftovers to hand-me-downs. (Oh, never forget to use only 2 squares of toilet paper.) She would never understand why I never wanted her old clothes. She would have friends who bought nicer clothes than she would and loved getting clothes from them; but of course they were so special she would "save" them and never wear them.
And she was always worried about getting fat. Every-so-often she would try to diet but then some dish would just look so good that she couldn't stop herself. I remember when I tryed to buy her a 1X size and she refused to wear it even though it looked great.
She knew how to save money-she would sew clothes for us as kids and sometimes get together with Ramona Haas (Susan Luhr's Mom) and they would sew dresses for us. She really enjoyed getting together with other women and laughing.
Her Name: She hated it if anyone called her Carolyn--It had to be Caroline just like her mothers.
The telephone: As the perfect mom from the 50's she loved being on the telephone. When the dimentia got worse we got her a phone with pictures of us on it so all she had to do was touch the face and it would call us. Usually it was more of a punch not a touch but it would get the job done. She hated leaving a voice message and usually it was x!*&$ and she would hang up. She would love the random phone calls from Russell (she would get a big smile and her eyes would light up) and Regina. Regina remember when you would leave notes for her in her dresser drawers? She would smile at those too. Sometimes it would take us months to find all of them.
Being Direct: That probably characterized her last 20 years the best. She didn't care what she said or who she offended--she was going to say what she needed to. If she didn't want to say "dude" she wasn't going to say "dude". Remember how stuborn she was? "I can do it mayself" I've wiped my butt myself for years, I can do it."
Motherhood: You personified the term. Even when you were dying and couldn't talk you felt my cold hands and motioned that I should get under the covers with you so you could get me warm. I love you so much. My favorite moments were when I would sit on the couch and read the book "Mom because of you" by Compendium publishing. You always would ask me how Donnie was doing and told me that I needed to be more of a mom to him.
She shared one of her most favorite volunteer places with Nikki the pantry at Glencroft. Nikki had always said that Grandma was quiet and sweet and thought of herself so lucky to be around family. Grandma was thoughtfull enough to ask Nikki one day if it was difficult having me come into her family? She told Nikki to give it some time to get used to me. Thanks mom!!! What goes around comes around; Don and Nik loved you so much that when we lost you in the Mall we all spread out with our cell phones until we found you. Boy, did you have us scared. However, the most precious word of advice from my mom was, "Don't eat dirt, you will get worms."
Russell remember when you would always call her "the goose"? And tap her shoulders? Thank you my darling children for respecting my mother and loving her. You took her out to eat (steak)and you would call her. You would take her to bingo. Visit her and talk to her. That pleased her so very much.
My Mother, Caroline Godec, made us who we are today. For her, be proud of yourselves and life a joyful life in her honor.
Teri Swanson,
February 23, 2011
Message from a childhood friend:
Dear Kathy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. All those times I came over to your house when we were kids, I remember how kind and fun she was.I know how hard it is to lose your Mom, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Teri
Barb Davis
February 20, 2011
When my daughter was born in 1978 my mother prayed that she could live long enough to see her graduate from high school. She did that and so much more. She saw my two other children born, their high school and college graduations, my re-marriage when she rode in a limo for the first time, the marriage of my three children, and the birth of her five great grandchildren. She grew to love my two step children as her own. She would look at me after each event and say, "Well, what is next?" She was buried in a long purple dress that she wore to every wedding; she said that she had so much fun in that dress that she might as well be buried in it. She often said that she began to be happy once she moved to Phx. in 1980. She never wanted to leave this earth but was never scared to leave. She just enjoyed life and doing for others and never wanted it to end. It wasn't until she was 90 that she ever mentioned that she might be getting old.
I thank you Mom for always wanting to be there for me and enjoying life with me. I thank you for not wanting to leave me. Thank you for loving me and always being proud of me. Thank you for helping us overcome all obstacles by being there and loving us. Thank you for being a strong loving women that we will always miss and cannot wait to see again.
Dee Rosmis
February 20, 2011
Flowers were sent to Mom's Visitation by a neighborhood friend who was out of town at the time:The card read..
Dear Kathy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Blessings to you and your family from the Pocahontas Family.
Love Dee
Cindy Canfield
February 20, 2011
Message received from an old school colleague and friend:
Kathy,
How comforting it is to know that God will give you strength for the needs you face today. With sympathy and prayers. So sorry to hear about your mother. Call me if there's any way I can help.
Love Cindy
Jerry Taylor
February 20, 2011
This is a message I received from Geraldine Taylor, Mom's roommate of 15 years:
Kathy I must tell you how many happy memories I have of your Mother. We had long walks and long talks. And we sat together thru many ball games on TV- as she munched on her beloved popcorn! She was a tender and beautiful friend and one I will never forget! You girls did a very fitting and loving memorial for her and she would have been proud to see it! I feel honored to be included in your family tribute to her. I pray God heals your broken heart and gives you peace.
In love,
Jerry
George and Helen Jipp
February 20, 2011
Message sent in a card from Mom's first Cousin:
Dear Kathy
Just a note- We appreciated your call and why it got me to thinking, I remembered at my Dad's funeral in 1964. I got out his Memories book and saw that your Grandma La La Fockler and Carolyn and Joe and girls names were in the book. Do you have a picture of your grandparents and mom when she was a pre-teen? If you need one I'll get them made! Our sympathy and Love from Cousins Geo and Helen
Joy Steiner
February 20, 2011
This message was sent in a card from an old school colleague:
Dear Kathy,
It's never easy to give up your mother, but God is good when He releases her from suffering.
Love Joy and Norman
Sue Uland
February 19, 2011
Message sent in a card from an old childhood friend whose parents bowled with our parents and our fathers worked at the same newspaper.
Dear Kathy,
I was so sorry to read about your Mom. What a great picture of her! I lost my Dad to dementia almost 4 years ago. It is a very long good-bye and even though you know the end is coming, it is still wrenching. You are in our thoughts. With deepest sympathy and caring thoughts as you honor your Mom.
Marge Griggs
February 19, 2011
Caroline and I were the best of friends for many years and I loved her as my true friend.I have lost one of my longest and best friends.
Brittany and Ryan Pendegraft
February 17, 2011
Grandma was the sweetest lady. She brought a smile to everyones face. I am so thankful that she got to be a part of Jackson's life and that he got to be a part of hers. I will never forget seeing Grandma at the top of the Space Needle and our lunches every week while I was in high school. She will be missed greatly. Love you Grandma.
Madeline Knaggs
February 17, 2011
This message from Pete and Madeline Knaggs who are Ryan Pendegraft's in-laws.
I am sure you will feel such a geat loss with your mother's passing, but I am sure you will hear her voice and feel her spirit in every memory you re-live and every quiet moment that you listen for her.
Steve Summers
February 17, 2011
This message is from a band high school friend of Barb's Steve Summers; he writes:
I am sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. I know it is hard to deal with and hope you are doing okay. (He is lucky to have a sister to share his grief with just as I have my sister Kathy) I will always remember the chats I had with your mom at your house on 53rd street after band practice.
Susan Luhrs
February 17, 2011
Dear Barb,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know how much your mother meant to you and your family. No matter how much "you" prepare yourself, it's so hard to let go of our loved ones. You and your mother had a wonderful, loving relationship and you gave her the finest care possible. She appreciated and loved you for that.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of my mom. Oh, what wonderful memories; (our moms used to sew dresses for us together) it puts a smile on my face, and sometimes a tear in my eye. May all those wonderful memories help comfort you and your family at this difficult time.
Love, Susan Haas Luhrs
Jean Klink
February 17, 2011
This note is from Jean Klink; a hiking buddy of Barb's who two years ago took Mom and her friend Jerry Taylor (a cub's fan) to a spring training game. Barb could have never taken these two women to the game alone without her assistance. This is what Jean had to say:
I am sorry for your loss. I remember how much fun we ladies had at the baseball game and how much your mother seemed to enjoy it. (Mom hated to be left out of an event or conversation) Those will always be memories we won't forget. I am sure there are many more.
Jean and Al Klink
Lisa Burtchard
February 17, 2011
On 1-11-08 a neighborhood friend of Kathy's, Lisa Burtchard McFarland from AR sent this message to my sister:
Your mom is so wonderful. I remember her sweet nature and how she always welcomed me into your home. I remember how she flash-carded our math facts to us. I always enjoyed sitting at your kitchen table and visiting with her. As a very middle-aged person...I can look back and regret that I didn't stay in touch with some of my mentors....your mother being one of them. She was and still is an excellent role model of decency, honesty, wisdom, and extreme kindness. I pray for you and your family daily. God gives us grace and strength.
Lisa Burtchard McFarland
Russell, Amanthi, and Jordan Pendegraft
February 16, 2011
Everyone loves Grandma! I would tell her that every time I spoke to her and it will remain true forever. She was such a great person that made you feel so wonderful every time you saw her. I have so many memories of her that I will cherish. Her smile and hug could make any problem go away, and her presence made every holiday and birthday that much more special. She was the perfect Grandma.
Harish Ankaraju
February 15, 2011
Harish & Sindhu - Grandma alaways had the smile that makes you feel at home. Her warmness will be missed a lot. Thank you Grandma for giving us your unconditional love and warmth. God Bless.
Jessica Crichfield
February 13, 2011
Caroline was a truly special woman with an amazing spirit and sense of humor. I always thought of her as another one of my grandmas...I am so lucky to be friends with Regina, and in turn, to have gotten the chance to know and love her family, including Caroline. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Suzanne Gottsch
February 12, 2011
Kathleen,
Our sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mother.
Joyce McClain
February 8, 2011
Message from Joyce and Keith McClain of Carson, Io.
She was a kind loving grandmother and mother. Always enjoyed being around her. Loved her laugh and kindness.
Jerry Taylor
February 8, 2011
This is a message I recieved from Jerry Taylor her roommate of 15 years.
Barbara I have never known anyone that was as loving and kind and patient and attentive to their mother as you were to Caroline! It was a great tribute to both her and you to see it and know how you respected and loved her. She must have been the happiest mother on earth! My dear friend is gone from this earth but will never be forgotten--She and I had so many long walks and long talks-happy memories! I too miss her voice-the smile and those blue eyes-She was a work of art of God's art! I am so glad we knew one another and told each other I love you! And meant it! May God heal your broken heart and give you Peace. Thank you for being my friend, In Love, Jerry
Regina Zarcone
February 8, 2011
I loved my sweet grandma! It's amazing how much effect a person can have on so many people. I don't know any holiday or family gathering with out her. Life sure will be different. Thank you for everyone's thoughts and prayers as we remember so many precious memories.
Joe & Denise VanHoozer
February 7, 2011
We are so thankful we were able to visit with Grandma last May for her 94th birthday. She was so cute when she said "For me?" I think she understood we had came for her special day. She will be greatly missed. Our love to all of you. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Barb Davis
February 7, 2011
Dear friends and relatives:
Many of you couldn't attend the services for Mom; so I would like to propose the following:
1) On Mother's Day we will be spreading a fourth of her ashes on Shaw Butte in Phoenix at her request and then have a short gathering of memories about Mom with plenty of food, laughs, etc.
2) In MO around July 4th a gathering of family will take place. Details at a later date.
Please gather your memories of Mom for either or both of these events throughout the coming months. Then share them with us either in May or July.
Your thoughts and prayers have been sustaining the family throughout the last few weeks.
Love, Barb Davis devoted daughter
Melissa McFarland
February 5, 2011
Dear Mrs. Godec:
You were always my favorite "neighborhood mom". You always welcomed me into your home with your lovely smile and often a cookie. I remember how you helped Kathy and I review our math flashcards at your kitchen table. Many of my happiest childhood memories involve you. You are loved by many and will be missed by many. You were a gift on earth.
Jo and Chuck Bardeen
February 5, 2011
We only had the honor of meeting you a couple of times when you were in Branson visiting with daughter, Kathy. But even in those short visits, we saw what a sweet, wonderful woman you were. You'll be greatly missed by your children and grandchildren.
Jo and Chuck Bardeen, Branson, MO
Robert and Judith Nelson
February 5, 2011
Robert, Judith, James, and Helen, the Nelson's all want to express our heartfelt sympathy to Caroline Godec's family for the loss of a most beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. We all have fond and loving memories of her and you. May God bess and keep you to his loving and tender mercies.
Kathleen Hudson
February 5, 2011
Mom, you are with the angels now but will be forever in our hearts.
Kathy and Bill
February 2, 2011
Mom, you were greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
Jack and Virginia
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