Norma Goodman

Norma Ramage Goodman (White), age 89 of Coquitlam, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 30, 2015. She was born in Vancouver to the late George White and Margaret McLennan on October 18, 1925.

Predeceased by her husband of over fifty years, the late Jack Goodman (2013), and her sisters Leb (Sam) Jacobs, Ena (Ron) Clifford , Paddy (Ted) Hope, and Margaret White. Cherished mother of Jeffrey Goodman (Marianne) of Ripley, Ontario and Jennifer Coulthard (Robert) of Delta, British Columbia. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Todd Goodman (Erin), Tricia Goodman (Ryan), Jada Goodman, Taylor and Anthony Coulthard, as well as her great grandchildren Evangeline, Mirabelle and Baby T. She leaves behind her sister, Georgene Thomson, many nieces, nephews and loving friends and relatives.

Norma first met Jack while working at Woodwards. After raising her children, she began a new career at Hallmark Cards. She loved working there and developed many great friendships with colleagues during this time. Family and friends were Norma’s passion and joy. She grew up spending summers and vacations with her family at Osoyoos and Mabel Lakes boating and camping, picnicking at Stanley Park and Rocky Point. She loved to garden and could frequently be found watering her flowers. When not out in her gardens you might have found her at the casino with her family, enjoying the penny slots. She loved her Canucks and BC Lions, Jack and Norma were season ticket holders at the Lion games.

Gone from our sight but never our memories,
Gone from our touch but never our hearts,
Deep within each heart through all life’s changing seasons,
Love remembers love.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Burquitlam Funeral Home at 625 North Road, Coquitlam on February 21, 2015 at 2:00pm.