Elaine M. Godwin
Elaine Marie Godwin, age 80, of Bellevue, NE passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020, in Omaha, NE. She was born on January 27, 1940, in Aurora, KS. Elaine graduated in 1958 from Aurora High School, where she sang on the local radio station. Upon graduation, she moved to Concordia, KS, where she caught the eye of a flyboy from North Carolina. Spike married his sweet Kansas bride on October 22, 1960. While stationed in Salina, KS, they welcomed two children. The next move with the Air Force would be to Merced, CA, where three more children were born. The family of seven packed up the station wagon to move to Offutt Air Force Base in 1970, where Bellevue would be their forever home. It was here where Elaine raised their five children, joined St. Mary’s of Bellevue Catholic Church and hosted the best family gatherings. After the children were grown, Elaine worked retail and retired in 2002. Elaine and Spike were blessed to travel the country as proud Americans, but Elaine was most proud of her family. She took pride in never missing a dance recital, baseball game, or wrestling match. Elaine was her grandkids’ biggest cheerleader.
Her family will remember her best for her epic family dinners, love for holiday decorating, abundant flower gardens, love for her cat, Simba, but mostly for her singing. Over the years, Elaine rocked every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild to sleep singing her favorite tunes. The epitome of a matriarch, her legacy will be lovingly carried out by the traditions she and Spike started almost 60 years ago.
Special thanks to Tony Vernon for allowing our family to gather at Catfish Lake for many holiday get togethers.
Preceded in death by parents: Arthur and Armelia Cyr; granddaughter Brianna Sue Anson; great-granddaughter Bailey Marie Rowe.
Survived by her husband of 60 years Leon T. Godwin; children: Ronnie (Cheryll) Godwin, Lori (David) Anson, Bruce (Mindy) Godwin, Kim (Mike) Sedlacek, Jimmy (Nikole) Godwin; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 1, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at Bellevue Memorial Chapel.
To view video of the Vigil Service, click the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/elaine-godwin-130892
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Bellevue.
Funeral Mass for Elaine GodwinGodwin, Elaine M. Elaine Marie Godwin, age 80, of Bellevue, NE passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020, in Omaha, NE. She was born on January 27, 1940, in Aurora, KS. Elaine graduated in 1958 from Aurora High School, where she sang on the local radio station. Upon graduation, she moved to Concordia, KS, where she caught the eye of a flyboy from North Carolina. Spike married his sweet Kansas bride on October 22, 1960. While stationed in Salina, KS, they welcomed two children. The next move with the Air Force would be to Merced, CA where three more children were born. The family of seven packed up the station wagon to move to Offutt Air Force Base in 1970, where Bellevue would be their forever home. It was here where Elaine raised their five children, joined St. Mary's of Bellevue Catholic Church and hosted the best family gatherings. After the children were grown, Elaine worked retail and retired in 2002. Elaine and Spike were blessed to travel the country as proud Americans, but Elaine was most proud of her family, She took pride in never missing a dance recital, baseball game, or wrestling match. Elaine was her grandkids biggest cheerleader. Her family will remember her best for her epic family dinners, love for holiday decorating, abundant flower gardens, love for her cat, Simba, but mostly for her singing. Over the years, Elaine rocked every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild to sleep singing her favorite tunes. The epitome of a matriarch, her legacy will be lovingly carried out by the traditions she and Spike started almost 60 years ago. Special thanks to Tony Vernon for allowing our family to gather at Catfish Lake for many holiday get togethers. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Armelia Cyr; granddaughter, Brianna Sue Anson; great granddaughter, Bailey Marie Rowe. Survived by husband of 60 years Leon T. Godwin; children, Ronnie (Cheryll) Godwin, Lori (David) Anson, Bruce (Mindy) Godwin, Kim (Mike) Sedlacek, Jimmy (Nikole) Godwin; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # P-400037. All rights reserved.
Posted by St. Mary's Catholic Church of Bellevue, Nebraska on Thursday, July 2, 2020
Inurnment: Bellevue Cemetery
Memorials to be directed by the family.
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May love surround you, May faith sustain you. May hope encourage you… Day by Day
In Deepest Sympathy. Thank you for being a second family to my son Tony.
Bruce, Mindy, and family…Praying you seek the Lord to carry you through this difficult season. What a great tribute to a life well lived by your mother. Sounds like she had a beautiful servants heart and made good use of it during her time with you.. Remember that spirit that moved her and your family.
24 The LORD bless you, and keep you:
25 The LORD make his face shine on you, and be gracious to you:
26 The LORD lift up his countenance on you, and give you peace.
I was saddened to hear of Elaine’s passing. I remember her with great fondness on the occasions our families got together. She was a very kind, loving person I know she will be missed. With deepest sympathy.
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