Memorial
Betty Jane Goodrow, 89, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday October 24, 2014 in her home at Cottage Grove Place. Services: Private at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
She is survived by sons; Curtis and Robert, grandchildren; Eric and Stephanie Karr and Jaclynn Hiranaka, and a nephew Bill Holes. She was preceded in death by husband, Everett Eugene, her parents, Robert and Myrtle, her son, Gene Jr. and daughter Carol Ann, and a sister, Florence Holes.
Betty was born August 8, 1925 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. She married Everett Eugene Goodrow in Iowa City on November 13, 1954. Betty moved to Iowa in 1954 to help raise 4 children of best childhood friend, after her friend was killed in a car accident. She enjoyed playing and beating her family at golf, backgammon, cards and bingo. She also enjoyed spending winters with her friends and her husband Gene in Florida. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was the most happy when spending time and doing things for her family. Betty was a member of Shueyville United Methodist Church.
A special thanks to the kind and loving support of the Cottage Grove Family, and Unity Point Hospice and the caring support of Beth and Pam.
Memorials may be directed to the Les Turner ALS Foundation or the American Cancer Society.