Patricia Jean Goodman

Services will be at 11 a.m. March 28 at Crossroads United Methodist Church Chapel.

Ms. Goodman was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Mike of Santa Rosa, California, and Patrick of Taiwan; one daughter, Cindy Murray of Grand Junction; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions to Crossroads United Methodist Church, 599 30 Road, Grand Junction 81504.

Patricia Goodman

April 6, 1924 - March 5, 2015

Pat was born and raised in Oregon. After graduating from Albany High School she attended Oregon State University. In 1944 she joined the United States Navy serving as a Link Trainer Instructor teaching Navy pilots to fly by instruments. After the war Pat used the GI Bill to earn her private pilot's license. While stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas Pat fell in love and married Sailor Mose ""Jay"" Goodman. In 68 years of marriage, they shared many adventures including raising children, living in Hawaii for 20 years, retiring to San Diego, then Prescott and ultimately Grand Junction.

Pat loved being a homemaker and mother. She opened her heart and home to many people over the years. She enjoyed golf, singing and loved playing ""King of the Air Mattress "" in the family pool.

Pat is survived by her children, Mike Goodman (Mary) of Santa Rosa, CA; Cindy Murray (Mike) of Grand Junction, CO, and Patrick Goodman (Bonnie) of Taiwan. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

There will be a celebration of Pat's life on March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel at Crossroads United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Crossroads Methodist Church.

Published in The Daily Sentinel on Mar. 22, 2015.