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Show Page 6 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue IX December 15, 2023 Announcements Obituaries Karie Ann McCulloch Karie Ann McCulloch’s spirit took flight on November 28, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was a bright light here on Earth, a devoted mother, a beloved teacher, a loving friend, and an extraordinary artist. She had the brightest smile and lit up a Karie McCulloch room wherever she went. She was cheerful and kind to everyone she met. She was born on July 7, 1975 to Annette and Richard McCulloch in Ogden, Utah. She enjoyed a happy and playful childhood. She and her older brother Bryant had many fun adventures full of innocent wonder. Their lifetime connection developed a sincere closeness full of love and friendship. She always found comfort and safety in her big brother. Karie graduated from Ogden High in 1993, where she swam, played soccer, and was President of the Environment Club. After graduation, she married and had her beloved first child, Austin. Shortly thereafter, she found herself attending Weber State University as a single mom. She attended classes full-time and supported herself and her son by working at Weber State Bookstore’s Art Department, where she became known for creating elaborate and beautiful window displays. She graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Art Education in 1999. She was immediately hired as a painting and photography teacher at Weber High School, where she taught until 2006. She was a popular and well-loved art teacher who fought for funding for the art program and helped it grow. She advocated for the importance of art in public education. She married again and moved to Layton, where she welcomed two more children, Kydon and Escher. Her children were the center of her world, and she loved and protected them fiercely. She ensured that her boys grew up in a world filled with wonder, magic, and joy. She celebrated small and large occasions. Holidays were especially magic, whether it meant searching for a pot of gold left behind by leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day or staying up all night to help Santa create the perfect Christmas. Birthdays were equally special with unique themes, costumes, decorations, games, and artistic cakes shared with loved ones. Karie loved to take her family on vacations to share her love of nature and exploration. Disneyland was a favorite destination, and she reveled at being in the ‘happiest place on earth’. As her boys became involved in activities, she cherished the time she spent with them in the car, having heart-to-heart conversations and learning about their dreams, fears, and aspirations. She tried to fit a thousand lifetimes of love into these few short years. In 2006, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and found comfort and support in the Young Survivor’s group. After she successfully defeated cancer, she became an advocate for cancer research, participating in all-night cancer walks for years to come. She would remain cancer free for twelve years. For the last decade of her life, she shared a home in Mountain Green with her boys and her dear mother, whom she loved to get nails done with and take on lunch dates. She also enjoyed “girl time” with her friends going dancing, to concerts, to art festivals, and get togethers. She was a source of support and strength for them during difficult times. Above all, Karie was a talented artist and used her talent to fuel imagination and delight for all. She was an accomplished painter (watercolor) and photographer. She always had a sketchbook with her and enjoyed sharing her love of art with others. In recent years, Karie has taught art at HighMark Charter School through their after-school program and owned her own community art business, the Art Altier, in Mountain Green. She cultivated creativity and well-being in her students. One of the last series she worked on was her Guardian Series, which she made for those around her. They are a reminder to all she loved that she is still with them and watching over them. She is survived by her boys, Austin (28), Kydon (20), and Escher (17); her brothers, David, Darin, and Bryant McCulloch; her nephew Daeton McCulloch; and her niece Kalie McCulloch. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her sister, Darla. She also had a love for animals, having many cats and dogs throughout her life that brought her comfort during her many treatments and trying times. Karie lived fully and loved fiercely. Her incredible strength and willpower defying the odds. She fought as hard as she could to stay with us as long as possible. She was the brightest light, and the world is a little darker without her in it. She touched everyone’s hearts around her and sprinkled our lives with her magic fairy dust. She will be forever loved, forever missed. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Interment followed at Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. A food and life celebration was held following interment at the LDS Church in Mountain Green, 5378 West Old Highway Rd., Mountain Green, Utah. Special Holiday Hours November 28 to December 23 Joan Goodenough Liberty, our valley, and the Goodenough family have lost one of their greatest treasures. Liberty has been home to our momma since 1974. Joan Goodenough, sadly, left this earth to fly among the angels on November 26, 2023, at 79 years old. Our brave Momma fought so many medical conditions for over 16 years. Rest assured, she fought valiantly. Our Momma was a donor, and her suffering has benefitted others with her tissue donation for studies with the University of Utah. Joanie Goodenough, mom-mom to most, was movie star-level beautiful, intelligent, creative, fun-loving, and above all kind, sweet, genuine, and down to earth. She had a special energy about her that allowed her to touch many people’s hearts and lives. She has left so many people with unforgettable memories that will surely be cherished for years to come. To say that she was an extraordinary woman who led an extraordinary and adventurous life would be an understatement. Joanie enjoyed traveling the world and boy did she travel, from the Caribbean islands to covering coast to coast through Mexico, the United States, and the Hawaiian Islands. Joanie especially loved living in Europe and traveling often through Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Poland, France, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Sudan, and Morocco. Momma delighted in filling her passports full of the different countries stamps and making friends from all over the world. Joanie left her mark upon the world as she created exquisite works of art through her photography, poetry, and paintings. She also enjoyed creating beautiful gardens and delicious works of art in the kitchen through her talents with cooking and baking. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed shopping but more than anything her happy place in this life was spending time with her much-loved and adored family. Joanie grew up in Kilgore, Idaho on the Larick family ranch. It was there that she became a rodeo queen and head cheerleader. She was a cook for Buds ranch, and she sang with a group she formed called the 3 J’s. Joanie was honored with being chosen to attend Girls State for her outstanding academic excellence of receiving straight A’s through her entire academic history. Momma was proud to be considered to join Mensa. Momma should be recognized as Kilgore, Idaho’s number one fan and a one-woman public relations firm, from the cherished memories that she enjoyed sharing and reminiscing about frequently with everyone she met on her journey through this life. Joanie was patriotic and served in the United States Air Force as a very young woman of 18 years old, where she made many friends with ease and enjoyed living in Texas and Florida. Momma loved her many adventures in the Air Force, including serving during the Cuban missile crisis and her special duty of being a stewardess for VIP and senior officer flights. In 1964, she met the love of her love life, (Howdy) Howard Goodenough, and it was love at first sight. They decided to wed after a wild car ride in Howard’s corvette. Howdy and Joanie raised three daughters—Suzie, Trish, and Jodi—on their dream property in the home that they built together in Liberty, Utah. Every morning began with musicals that Howdy and Joan sang to each other such as “Close to You,” “why do birds suddenly appear”… was a beautiful sentiment our parents shared for one another every morning. Mom-Mom adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She kept rooms for them in her home and wanted them with her always. Katie, Megan, Tommy, Shannon, Olivia, Rylan, Graysan, Charlotte, and Ari brought Mom-Mom and Papa so much joy in life and they loved knowing that they go on through time through their loved ones. They always said to one another, “Just look at what our love has created!” Momma was talented at all art mediums, and she won several competitions creating fashion designs that she sewed. She loved making darling dresses for her daughters that they loved and felt special in throughout the years. Momma also went to beauty school and did everyone’s hair for many years. Momma worked professionally as both a visual merchandiser, interior designer, and photographer. Joan started the first theater group in Liberty. The children studied plays from Shakespeare in front of the castle in Joanie’s beautiful backyard and were able to enter an enchanted realm that Joan and her daughter Tricia created. At the end of the summer, the children would perform to a live audience. The audience were fortunate enough to be transported to this enchanted realm where her loving husband Howard and her son-in-laws had built a castle that became famous in the valley. Children couldn’t wait to sign up for Joan and Tricia’s theater classes. Joanie and her daughters had One Moment in Time Photography for over twenty years, and they were the first professional photographers in the valley working with Patio Hot Springs and their beloved Laub family at Wolf Creek with Momma’s dear friends Cynthia and John, who she was the interior designer for on the original Wolf Creek Lodge and condominiums. Momma was also the artist who created the Wolf of Wolf Creek in Eden, Utah. The loss of this wonderful woman is truly devastating. She was the treasure and center of our family’s existence, and she will be missed beyond measure. We were blessed to have been able to spend our lives with her. Joanie is survived by her husband Howard Goodenough, daughters Suzie (Justin), Trish (Tom), and Jodi (Jason); grandchildren and great-grandchildren mentioned above; brothers Johnny and Monte (Sandy); sisters Kathy (Brad), Jeri (Ray), Trish (Revo); and sister inlaw Glenda (Terry). She is also survived by many much-loved nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and best friend Kristine Garmier. Family members who preceded Momma to heaven are her mom and dad, Bettie and John; brother in-law Danny; sister in-laws Pat and Linda; niece Shelly; nephew Clint; son in-law Jer; and mother and father inlaw Eleanor and Glen. Beloved aunts, uncles, and grandparents also passed. Momma told us daily how much she loved her momma and daddy with all her heart and how she missed them terribly. We find some semblance of peace knowing that she has been reunited with them. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated December 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Parking is available in the back on the east side of the building. Please join us in celebrating and honoring our Momma and Mom-Mom’s wonderful existence. We Love you with all of our hearts and souls forever, Joanie Goodenough. Condolences may be shared with the family at leavittsmortuary.com. SSSShhhhhh…!!! 38 What: Surprise Birthday Celebration for Angie (Spencer) Buttars When: January 15, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Where: Stake Center gym, at 6500 E. 1900 N., Eden For Whom: Anyone who knows and loves Angie Why: If Angie has blessed your life in any way, please bring a note of gratitude or a photo of Angie to share. Food: Treats/salad will be served. Remember: Keep this a surprise! Questions or RSVP: To Nate at 801-791-6970 Come join us for dinner! Happy Holidays! 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