Cecelia Jean Goodrich

Cecelia Jean Goodrich born to George (Earl) and Grace Goodboe on Jan. 21, 1925 died on April 26, 2006. While she was born in Stevensville, she spent much of her childhood in Darby, Mont. She met and married Leigh Goodrich moving to Reno, Nev.; Biloxi, La.; and Spokane, Wash. during WWII. While in Spokane, she attended Kinman Business College. She spent most of her working life as an administrative bookkeeper for a variety of businesses located in Missoula and Billings. After she retired to Bigfork, she volunteered federal income tax preparation as a way of helping her neighbors. While in Bigfork she joined Eastern Star becoming Worthy Matron and Treasurer.

Cecelia is remembered for her laughter, a high-pitched giggle, which was very infectious. She enjoyed laughter and warm relationships until the very end. That and her love for flowers made her last days at Valley Medical Center very special.

Cecelia is survived by her husband Leigh, her daughters Cheri (Lane) Basso and Patricia (Kim) Hunter, and son, Leigh (Cathy) Goodrich Jr. She has grandsons, Trever (Amber) Hunter and Korey (Brittani) Hunter, and granddaughters, Jana (Mitch) Basso Crouse, Michelle Basso, Abby Goodrich, Caitlin Goodrich, and Christine Goodrich. Her great-grandchildren are Kendal Hunter, Dara Crouse and Gabrielle (Ellie) Crouse.

A memorial service will be held at the cremation or Funeral Gallery, Billings, on June 3, 2006 at 2 p.m.