Alice "Candy" Goings

Alice Marie Bernard Goings “Candy” passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 94. She lived a long and happy life surrounded by friends and family who dearly loved her.

Alice was born on December 5, 1930, in Walker, Louisiana, to Flossie Stafford Bernard and Joseph Alcide Bernard. She grew up with two brothers, John Louis Bernard and J.A. Bernard Jr., and a sister, Bernice Gayle Graham Peterson (“Bunny”).

Proud of her Cajun heritage, Candy often shared stories about her childhood in Louisiana. She attended primary school in Walker, boarding school in Mississippi, and also attended business school.

In her early 20s, Alice moved to San Francisco with her best friend to work for an oil company. It was there that she married her first husband, Ross W. Whipple. Together, they welcomed two daughters, Rosalyn Marie (“Rozzie”) and Melissa Ann (“Lissie”). Ross gave Alice the nickname “Candy,” a name she would carry throughout her life. To her family in the South she remained Alice, but to her loved ones in the North she was always Candy.

Candy, Ross, and their girls eventually settled in Salt Lake City. A devoted mother, Candy poured her heart into raising her daughters. She sewed their clothes, joined the PTA, drove them to swim lessons, and proudly supported them in all of their activities. She often said she was their “biggest cheerleader.”

Nearly every summer, Candy brought her daughters to Louisiana for long visits with extended family. Some of her happiest memories came from those trips—especially the family crawfish boils.

In 1982, Candy married Norman P. Goings. Together, they traveled the world, enjoying 40 cruises. They loved shopping for souvenirs and bartering with vendors for the best deals. They earned travel money by handing out samples in grocery stores. When they earned enough money, they booked another cruise.

Grandma Candy adored her grandchildren and was an active part of their lives. She and Norm spent many days each summer swimming with them at their pool. They never missed a holiday, or a big milestone—whether it was a graduation, sporting event, or Eagle Scout ceremony. They frequently traveled to Texas and later Georgia to spend time with the Kolencik family. Whenever a grandchild was sick or injured, Grandma Candy was there to care for them.

Candy’s heart was broken in 2003 when her daughter Melissa passed away after a car accident. She carried that loss deeply, for the rest of her life.

In 2011, Candy and Norm moved to Logan, Utah, to be closer to family. They quickly became part of the community. They both volunteered with Loaves and Fishes Community Meals. Candy also volunteered at Somebody’s Attic thrift store. Candy and Norm enjoyed selling crafts and jewelry at local fairs. Candy’s specialties were crochet and tatting, though she gave away far more than she ever sold.

Candy loved family celebrations. She was known for her artistic vegetable trays, her famous cheesecake, and her unmatched napkin-folding skills. In her later years, her great-grandchildren brought her joy. She always had a small treat or toy ready for them when they visited.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her beloved daughter Melissa Kolencik, and many other family members and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Norm; her daughter Rosalyn Hampton (Guy); her son in law R.J. Kolencik (Kathryn); grandchildren Mandy Seifert (Charlie), Tommy Kolencik, Chris Hampton (Celeste), and Ryan Kolencik; and her great-grandchildren Freddie, Ollie, and Maverick.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Somebody’s Attic or Loaves and Fishes Community Meals of Cache Valley.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of White Pine Funeral Services. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 30, 11:00am at the Logan City Cemetery, 1000 North 1200 East in Logan.