Catherine Mary Goodrich

Catherine Mary Goodrich, born Oct. 5, 1972, returned to her father in Heaven on March 11, 2016, after a long struggle with multiple debilitating illnesses. Her sense of humor, endless jingles, smile and tender giving heart will be sorely missed.

Catherine attended school in Orem until her family moved to Heber in 1985. She graduated from Wasatch High School in 1991, where she was a peer tutor, basketball and volleyball player. She was a rock-climbing champion in 1994. Climbing was a perfect combination of both physical and mental challenges and being outside enjoying nature. She was amazing to watch! She wrote deeply moving poetry. She decorated her home with a unique flair could play anything she heard once on the piano. She worked hard at whatever caught her interest, and savored every aspect of nature. She always had a snack, bandaid or whatever you happened to need in her bottomless pack. She worked very had at many different types of jobs. As a nurses aid in several nursing homes, she tended the minds of her patients as well as their failing bodies with love, tenderness and respect. In working with the special needs students at Wasatch High School she possessed a special talent for connecting with the students and helping them learn and develop, with a sense of humor and deep respect for the individual. Catherine is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over the past several years, She has grown to have a deep testimony of the Savior and served well in whatever calling she was given. Catherine excelled at many things, however, her true gift was her service to those whom she loved. She was a friend to everyone she became acquainted with. Out of all the people in her life, she was truly devoted to her son, Isaac. He is the center of her world.

She is survived by her son, Isaac. Her parents, Roger and Suzanne. Her siblings, Cori Ann and Scott Sweat, David and Jenn Goodrich, Dan and Heidi Goodrich; five nieces and five nephews and many extended family. Preceded in death by a niece, Abigail Ann Sweat.

Celebration of her life on Wednesday, March16, 7p.m.-9p.m., at the Cobblestone Building at 1600 E. 980 S., Heber City. Celebrate her life prior to Funeral services from 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m., with funeral to follow at 12p.m. on March 17, will be held at the Heber East Stake Center, 1200 E. 2400 S., Heber City. All are welcome to attend this celebration of her life.