Heidi Marie Godmair

Heidi M. Godmair, 62, of Jackson MI, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was born on July 26,1963 in Detroit, Michigan and was adopted by Henry and Marcia Tietjen (along with her three sisters). Heidi graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Toledo Ohio in 1981 and she attended Eastern Michigan University, where she obtained her BA in Science. She went on to work for numerous hospital systems in the Laboratory as a Medical Technologist and Laboratory manager, over a 40-year span. Throughout her career she was responsible for Joint Commission for the laboratory and oversaw HAZMAT protocols for the entire hospital.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Godmair; her son, Josh and daughter-in-law, Amber Wineland; Jim's daughter, Abbie and husband, Don Dyer; Jim's son, Kevin Godmair and significant other, Andrea Bolenbaugh; grandchildren, Nick Goodlace, Aubrey Wineland, Levi and Brysen Godmair; sisters, Paula Sochacki (Ralph), Lisa Garcia (Damien Day) and Andrea Madson (Dr Derald). Heidi was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marcia Tietjen; grandparents, Curtis and Irene LaVoy and Frieda Tietjen; father-in-law, Mel Godmair and sister-in- law, Mary Godmair.

Heidi enjoyed cross stitch, hand quilting, scrapbooking, horses, and she loved playing the piano. She was active in Boy Scouts (when her son was young) and played the organ at her church for many years. Heidi and her husband traveled extensively and above anything else, Heidi loved spending time with her family.

The family wishes to extend gratitude to Henry Ford Hospice (Jackson) for their exceptional care, compassion and kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Heidi’s memory can be made to Henry Ford Hospice of Jackson.

A Celebration of Life to honor Heidi will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Gene Davis & Sons Banquet and Convention Center (3575 Francis St., Jackson, MI 49203). Her memory will live on through those lucky enough to know her dedication and selflessness.