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Dr Colleen Virginia Goodenbour

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Birth	:	30 Jun 1940
Death	:	22 Jul 2009 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fremont Cemetery, Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7818985, -92.2388992
Description	:	Dr. Colleen Virginia Goodenbour died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo of cancer. She spent her last weeks surrounded by friends and family and secure in the knowledge that she was greatly loved. She was 69 years old. After spending 31 years as an elementary educator for the Waterloo Community Schools and four years as an adjunct instructor in the School of Education at the University of Northern Iowa, Dr. Goodenbour remained a teacher at heart. She was also a lifelong learner, earning a BA from UNI in 1967, followed by an MA... Read More	Dr. Colleen Virginia Goodenbour died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo of cancer. She spent her last weeks surrounded by friends and family and secure in the knowledge that she was greatly loved. She was 69 years old. After spending 31 years as an elementary educator for the Waterloo Community Schools and four years as an adjunct instructor in the School of Education at the University of Northern Iowa, Dr. Goodenbour remained a teacher at heart. She was also a lifelong learner, earning a BA from UNI in 1967, followed by an MA in 1989, and an EdD. in 1998 at age 57. She had many passions and interests, but none greater that her love for music. A talented musician, she derived great satisfaction from playing piano and organ at both Good Shepherd and St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. She spent many enjoyable hours practicing on her prized grand piano—an outlet which allowed her reprieve from the daily battle with her illness. She was also an active member in the percussion section of New Horizons Band. She enjoyed percussion because of the opportunity to become proficient in a wide array of instruments and techniques and looked forward to each practice section during which she could refine her skills and knowledge. Music has been a powerful source of enjoyment, satisfaction, challenges, and personal pride throughout her life, but especially during the time of her illness. Upon retirement, and in an effort to see her children, who had scattered about the globe, Dr. Goodenbour began traveling regularly. Though limited in the last few years due to her illness, she still managed two trips to New Zealand and Australia, Waikiki, Kauai, and numerous jaunts to California. She was always open to new experiences and was thoroughly engaged in the business of living her life to the fullest during these trips, whether that meant kayaking under waterfalls in Kauai, snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, or riding a bicycle through Sonoma County wine country. Dr. Goodenbour was an active member of several service and professional organizations including Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, NEA, ISEA, and Iowa Retired School Personnel Association. Born June 30, 1940 in Black River Falls, WI, Dr. Goodenbour is survived by two sons, Jay Goodenbour of Christchurch, New Zealand, and Tad Goodenbour of Colorado Springs, CO; one daughter, Molly Goodenbour (Pat Fuscaldo) of Santa Rosa, CA; two grandsons Micah and Alexander; and, two granddaughters Bridget and Gabriella. Sister: Charlotte Blasberg of Tripoli, IA and Brother in law Gene Drape of Waverly. She is preceded in death by husband Lloyd A. Goodenbour; a sister Ruth Drape; and parents Rev. Victor and Bertha Weidler. Dr. Goodenbour's journey with cancer was a source of inspiration and motivation to those around her. Her tenacity, resilience, persistence and strength serve as a benchmark for any of us who strive to excel in our daily lives. She approached the challenge of a cancer diagnosis with an interminable resolve, never truly believing that she couldn't win the fight. She carried herself with grace and dignity through each setback and triumph along the way, and made the most of each new day she was given.

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Where is Dr Colleen Virginia Goodenbour's memorial?
Dr Colleen Virginia Goodenbour's memorial is located at: Fremont Cemetery, Tripoli, Bremer County, USA.
When did Dr Colleen Virginia Goodenbour death?
Dr Colleen Virginia Goodenbour death on 22 Jul 2009 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Colleen Virginia Goodenbour's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7818985
Longitude: -92.2388992

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Lloyd A Goodenbour

(1935 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fremont Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7818985, -92.2388992

2. Grace Lutheran Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7954900, -92.2378100

3. Faith United Church of Christ Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208008, -92.2585983

4. Saint John Lutheran Crane Creek Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7440630, -92.3023920

5. Bremer County Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7666480, -92.3251810

6. Saint Matthews Cemetery
Readlyn, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7154950, -92.2298440

7. Saint Pauls United Church of Christ Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7874400, -92.1444130

8. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Buck Creek, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7553690, -92.1410300

9. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7565980, -92.3376690

10. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8614006, -92.2566986

11. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Readlyn, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6996994, -92.2391968

12. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Readlyn, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6996994, -92.2380981

13. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8446999, -92.1607971

14. Pinhook Cemetery
Frederika, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8656693, -92.2089920

15. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Seigel, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8325130, -92.3393690

16. Walling-Fifield-Gillett Cemetery
Frederika, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8555340, -92.3085120

17. Grove Hill Cemetery
Readlyn, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7153015, -92.1457977

18. Saint John's United Church of Christ Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8286280, -92.3555960

19. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Denver, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6850120, -92.3016300

20. Saint Pauls Evangelical Cemetery
Denver, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6906013, -92.3161011

21. Mentor Cemetery
Frederika, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8891983, -92.2192001

22. Alcock Cemetery
Frederika, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8636017, -92.3380966

23. Zion Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8758011, -92.1607971

24. Saint Peter Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7080994, -92.1211014