Skyler Madison Goodwin, age 8, of Avondale, AZ died August 25, 2016. She was born February 27, 2008 in Shreveport, LA to Derek and Stormy Goodwin. Skyler was truly unique and one-of-a-kind with a gentle soul. Her vivacious smile and infectious laughter were full of life and of happiness. Her presence was always known and her spirit was infectious. She had the most beautiful eyes and saw the world from a perspective as unique as she was. Despite her inability to verbalize most things, she always had a way of getting her point across. Though she did not have many words, every word she spoke touched the heart and was deeply treasured. Skyler loved music, especially Maroon 5’s song, “Sugar”, the movie, “Home”, cotton candy, her stuffed “puppy friend” Violet, water play, swinging, and sunshine. Almost any time she was upset, the ABC song was known to bring Skyler comfort and calm. She gave the best hugs and the most intense kisses with a huge “MUAH!” Skyler never objected to anyone rubbing her back and if you did it wrong she would “show you” by guiding your hand to where she wanted it to be. Skyler had a fierce independence and never allowed her disabilities to halt her determination of doing exactly what she wanted to do.
Skyler’s life was impacted by those around her that shared a love for helping her grow and learn. In return, Skyler had an infinite impact on everyone she encountered, even if it was just a short interaction. She touched the lives of classmates, countless children, and adults everywhere. Skyler taught all of us love, patience, acceptance, and perseverance. Like the sunshine that she loved so much, Skyler’s memory will shine on and live within each of us for eternity.
Skyler is survived by her parents, Derek and Stormy Goodwin; grandparents, Melvin and Donna Crossland; Steave and Brenda Breeding; and Ken Goodwin; great-grandmother, Joan Goodwin, pop-pop and memaw, Bradford and Becky Woodruff; aunt Fancee Riddle; uncles, Dustin Goodwin, Rory Ainsworth, Wesley Parfait, and Nick Parfait; godfather and godmother, Mark and Jessica Green; teacher, Sarah Williams and the entire Palm Valley Elementary family; and fur family, Zoe and Tucker Goodwin. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Richard Goodwin.
A visitation will be held at 5:00 pm, Friday, September 2, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. The family suggests that donations be made to www.gofund.me/2mefpd6c.
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