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Donna Geyer Goddard died peacefully at home on August 18, 1998 after an illness of several years. Born to Hugh Irwin Smith and Donna Florence Heister on March 29, 1910 in Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Denver University with a Master's degree in 1933 and began her teaching career on the Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio, Colorado. There she met Warren Frances Geyer, also a teacher, whom she married in 1935. They had three children, David, Pamela, and Hugh. Donna was a spirited, talented, and beautiful woman with an unending zest for life. She was a much-published author of short stories, non-fiction articles, and essays. After the deaths of Hugh in 1952 and Warren in 1953. Donna returned to teaching. For the next 23 years she nurtured, motivated, and inspired her students, both remedial and advanced placement. In 1977 she married Kermit Dean Goddard whom she had met on a retirement trip to Singapore. They moved to Santa Fe in 1978, and for the next 22 years, this vibrant couple traveled extensively and developed many wonderful friendships. She was a beloved wife, mother, and friend. She extended her heart to many souls, especially the homeless and animals in need. Donna, we will miss you. Every room you entered had more life in it, all hearts grew larger and more compassionate in your presence. Your husband, Kermit, your children, Pamela and David, daughter-in-law, Jane, your five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, your extended family and many dear friends thank you for your presence in our lives. We love you and feel loved by you: from this love flows love and healing. And so it is. Memorial services at McGee Funeral Chapel at 12:00 noon, Monday, August 24. In lieu of flowers, Donna requested donations to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, 1920 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501. SERVICES FOR MRS. GODDARD ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MCGEE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1320 LUISA ST., SANTA FE, NM 87505, (505) 983-9151.
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