Barbara Walsh Goff
Barbara Walsh Goff, 91 years young, of Amelia Island, FL, passed away peacefully on
October 6, 2015.
She was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to Thomas Walsh and Beatrice Norton. She was one of three daughters. Barbara learned to fly before she could legally drive. She married Maurice A. Goff on April 3rd 1948 and together raised 8 children. All of her kids were raised to be strong, independent, and thoughtful. She was a Registered Nurse, avid gardener, loved to read and was the center of her family. She was of the Irish persuasion with Leprechaun blood and twinkling eyes.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Maurice, and her children, Thom Goff (Jennifer) of Winter Haven, FL.; Dan Goff (Susan) of Hayesville, NC.; Robert Goff of Kodiak AK.; Mary Jessen (Mark) of Dripping Springs, TX.; Nancy Duggan (Paul) of Andrews, NC.; Susan Lenchek (Michael) of Rochester, MI.; Michael Goff (Li Rong) of Auckland, New Zealand ; Maureen Goff (Tim) of Port Townsend, WA. Barbara enjoyed 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchild. She leaves behind her two sisters, Mary Hehl of Grand Rapids, MI, and Helena Renaud (Ed) of Mystic, CT.
We celebrate her life … she was a unique and special gift. We have been blessed.