Elizabeth Goodman Obituary

Elizabeth G. "Betsy" Goodman

Elizabeth "Betsy" Gray Goodman, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 14, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Betsy was born April 16, 1942, in Columbus.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, David L. Goodman, D.D.S., who she married Aug. 3, 1963; two children, Christine Goodman Held (Dominic) of Saline and John Goodman of Rocky River; and eight grandchildren, Nathaniel, Matthew, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Katie, Hyacinth, Dorothy, and Daille.

Betsy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Preston Gray and Francis Emily (Crates) Gray; and brother, Thomas Reed Gray.

At various points in her adult life, Betsy was a high school history teacher, multi-lingual secretary, and bookkeeper, but she was always most proud of years spent as a stay-at-home mom and housewife. Always active, Betsy was a pianist, choir director, bell choir member, and trustee at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Findlay. She also enjoyed years as a school and hospital volunteer. Her hobbies included playing the piano, knitting, needlepoint, reading, gardening, and calligraphy.

Visitation will be 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline and 10 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2023, until the time of Betsy's memorial service at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Saline. The Rev. Dr. Jim Tuttle and the Rev. Tom Zimmerman will be co-officiating the service. Following the service, a luncheon will take place at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to Saline Public Library, 555 N. Maple Rd., Saline, Michigan, 48176, or Lung Cancer Research Fund (Kalemkerian) at University of Michigan. Checks may be made to "University of Michigan" and sent to the Michigan Medicine Office of Development, 777 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 650, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108. You may also call 734-764-6777 or visit the website victors.us/elizabethgoodman to make your gift.

To leave a memory you have of Betsy, to sign her guestbook, or for more information, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.