Janet Goodrich

Janet Goodrich, 69, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away from a rare cancer on April 2, 2013. She was so excited to see Jesus and be reunited with her loved ones. She married her life partner, Kendall Goodrich of 49 years. She earned her property management degree from the Institute of Real Estate Management in Illinois. Over a 42 year career as a commercial real estate broker, Janet was recognized with various awards for her accomplishments. She was known for her character, positive attitude and great inner strength. She was an inspiration to family and friends and touched many lives. She loved doing crafts and transforming throw-away items into creative treasures. She and Ken's house and cabin are filled with these creations and remind everyone of her quiet presence. She enjoyed sharing crafts with her grandchildren so that others can enjoy their creations for years to come. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. She leaves a treasury of memories with her husband; two daughters, Michelle Bartee (Scott), Littleton, Colorado and Katrina Watson (Val), Colorado Springs; six precious grandchildren, Brittany Goodrich who is a junior at UNC, Savannah, Christian, Mitchell, Nicholas and Ava Watson of Colorado Springs; three brothers: Loren Hiatt (Judy), Omaha, Nebraska, Jerry Hiatt (Diane), Council Bluffs, Iowa and Dean Hiatt, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Celebration of Life Memorial Service is scheduled on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 11:00am at Beth-El Mennonite Church, 4625 Ranch Drive, Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center or Nickey Cruz Outreach at PO Box 25070, Colorado Springs, 80936. For a full obituary, visit www.shrineofremembrance.com where you can post your special memories so the family can capture and preserve Janet's legacy for her grandchildren and beyond.