Ilamay Polly Elma Goodwin

Ilamay Elma Goodwin, known as Polly, was born March 11, 1913 to Barbara L. Bonham and William David Bonham at their Bend Farm NE of Red Bluff. Polly passed away October 27, 2011 at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husbands Emery F. Montgomery, Clyde H. Houghton, James D. Goodwin and her brothers James Milo Bonham and Earl Huntley Bonham (Pat).

Polly is survived by her son Richard D. Montgomery and wife Tracy, daughter Diane M. Cleland and husband Gae, eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Polly graduated from Red Bluff High School with the class of 1931. While in high school she had part time jobs at the Derr Bakery on Main St. and at a soda fountain. She enjoyed tennis and was good at it.

She married at 18 and as her husband worked for the state division of highways, they moved about as required, living in Susanville, where Diane was born. In later years she worked for P G & E in Red Bluff where she made many good friends. She was transferred to the San Francisco office of the company, where she worked until she retired.

Moving to Corning, she was an active member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church for 30 years. Polly was a member and many times an officer of the Alumna Chapter of the Alpha Lambda Sorority. Above all she was devoted to her family, remembering all birthdays, attending all events, and loved by her large family.

Graveside services will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Wednesday, November 2nd at 2pm followed by a gathering for remembrance at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers make a donation to your favorite charity or St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

Published in Daily News on November 1, 2011

Arrangements under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, Red Bluff, CA.