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Fran Goodlin Obituary

Fran Goodlin, age 58, a resident of Monument since 2003 and formerly of Omaha, Nebraska and Shawnee, Kansas passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2007 while enjoying something that she dearly loved….riding horses. She was a computer programmer with Sprint for over 18 years. Frances Rose Pratt was born on June 7, 1949 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Robert and Elizabeth (Abel) Pratt. She was a 1967 graduate of Jefferson City High School and attended Central Missouri State University. She married Daniel Goodlin on July 27, 1989 in Shawnee. Fran loved animals. To her sons she was the "Bird Lady" who loved her Macaw, numerous cats, dogs and horses. She was a member of the New Life Church Choir and the Parelli Club of Horsemanship. She is survived by her loving husband, Dan Goodlin of Monument; her sons: Tim (wife, Cynthia) Gratzer of Missouri City, Texas; Travis (wife, Shanna) Gratzer of Pleasant Valley, Missouri; Jacob Goodlin of Colorado Springs; and Brett (wife, Jenni) Goodlin of Colorado Springs. She is also survived by her daughter: Anna (husband, Jon) Adams of Omaha; her parents: Robert (wife Eva) Pratt and Betty Pratt; all of Jefferson City. Also surviving are her four brothers: David (wife, Louise Saucier) Pratt of Mary's Home, Missouri; Dennis (wife, Cindy) Pratt of Plano, Texas; William (wife, Karen King) Pratt of Columbia, Missouri and Douglas (wife, Ele Ibarra) of Kensington, Maryland. She also is survived by her sister: Amy (husband, Ron) Bernskoetter of Jefferson City and three grandchildren: Ella, Garek and Coby. A visitation will take place from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 27 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday at the World Prayer Center at New Life Church, 11005 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921. A reception will follow the services at the World Prayer Center Courtyard. Memorials may be made in her memory to the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center ( in memory of Fran Goodlin) 11968 Mineral Road. Longmont, Colorado 80504. (303)652-9131; www.ctrcinc.org

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 25, 2007.

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Annie Anderson

October 11, 2007

Dear Dan and Family,
I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Fran! I met Fran through a Parelli site and rode with her at Fox Run and the Air Force Acadamy. We had a wonderful time! She was always so eager to help in so many ways. Whatever she knew about horse clubs, events, other horse people, where to buy hay...she was willing to share with me. She was a wonderful person and great horse riding buddy. I'm sure going to miss her.
May all those who knew Fran's kind and gentle spirit be comforted by her memories until we meet her again.
Dan...I'm so sorry. If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will remember you and your family in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you...I will miss Fran deeply!

Brad Adams

October 4, 2007

"Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God,you who have done great things. Who,O God, is like you? Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again."
Psalm 71:19-21
May these verse wrap themselves around anyone who has been touched by the life of Fran Goodlin.
We love you Dan and Family,
Brad Adams
I Love you Dan Goodlin

Diane Stansbury

October 1, 2007

Fran was such a kind, gentle spirit and will be missed by all that knew her. She was the "bird lady" who introduced my daughter to her first cockatiel. Fran's love of animals was evident whenever you had a conversation with her. I pray for her family in this time of sadness, but I know Fran is sitting next to her heavenly Father watching over her loved ones.

Jennifer Spencer

October 1, 2007

I am so sorry for this loss. I did not know Fran but am saddened by the news. I was diverted to Furrow the day of the accident and had no idea how sad the news would be. Her horse is lovely and certainly saddened by the events. I am praying and thinking of you all during this time. If I can help, please let me know. Though I do not know you, I am a friend in prayer, sorrow, and horses.

Kathy (Pratt) Andrews

October 1, 2007

dearest tooties my cousin, so glad we got to see each other at my 50party7I know we will see each other again. Always have a picture of us together as toodlers when I think of you .the assurence of God's promises give your loved one s peace at this time.

Denise & Chris Adams

September 29, 2007

Dear Dan & Family;

Our condolences on the passing of Fran. Denise & I only met her a couple of times, but they say children are a reflection of their parents and having Anna become a part of our family and getting to know her, we can only say that the qualities we see in Anna are a beautiful reflection on Fran & you.

Wanda Cahoon

September 28, 2007

I have know Fran for many years at Sprint. I will truly miss her. She was a wonderful person in Spirit.

A co-worker and friend,

Wanda Cahoon

Katie Ruiz

September 27, 2007

To Fran's Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Fran a few years ago. She was so intelligent and a pleasure to have on the team. God be with her. She will be missed.

Robert Denboske

September 27, 2007

Dan, our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I will miss Fran calling me after you started your barrel fire asking if it was ok. Our thoughts are with you.

Peggy Walls

September 27, 2007

Dan and Family,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your wonderful wife mom,sister, and daughter, Fran. It is a loss for me and all who knew you and Fran. She was such a loving giving woman. I frequently think about you and Fran and the fun times we had when we visited and when Behold the Lamb was presented. I will pray for you and your family as you go through this difficult period of your life. Take care.

Ron and Gloria Bell

September 27, 2007

To All of Fran's Family -

This is such a deep loss for each of you. Our thoughts are with you along with prayers.

Linda Villanueva

September 27, 2007

Dan,
Eddie and I have come to this site several times to leave a message. It seems we should still be able to pick up the phone and call Fran. We enjoyed you both at Home Group, Full Faith Church Of Love and in many plays. It was fun staying in your home in Omaha while performing Christian Theatre. It seems Frans work on this earth is not done. When you called last night and told us of all the things that have happened since her death, It is so evident that even in death the spirit of the Lord is still working through Fran on this earth. Our visit to your home last year was so enjoyable. It was like we just seen you both. How precious is our time here and how blessed are we to share it with you. He is the glory and the lifter of my soul. Psalm 139. All our Love Linda and Eddie Villanueva.

Lynn McLarty

September 27, 2007

My heart goes out to her family and friends that will miss her so very much. I rejoice that Jesus was her Lord and Savior. My life was better for having known Fran.

Chris and Joan Heil

September 27, 2007

Sorry for your loss of a sweet and good friend. I'm sure Fran is looking down on all of your family, friends and you with a smile.

Paul and Dianne Lambert

September 26, 2007

To Dan and family,
We are stunned at the lost of a good friend. I've know Fran since she arrived in Colorado. She was a solid Christian who knew her Lord. We entrusted her to care for our family when we had to be away. We always knew they were in good hands with Fran. She was in my Bible study and we know her from New Life Church. We love you, Fran. May God bless Dan, and your famiy until you/we all meet again. In His Strength, Paul and Dianne and family

Joe Bryan

September 26, 2007

From the entire Bryan family I would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy. May Fran rest in God's loving arms forever. May the good Lord be with her family & friends as they will think of Fran often. God Bless Us All.

nancy swartz

September 26, 2007

Our prayers are sent for you to have stength as you enter the whirlwind of emmotions during this transition from the physical realm to the life eternal one Fran shares with the Lord Jesus. Now she can be enveloped in His spirtual hug and ask Him to answer all of life's unanswered questions we had taken by faith while earthly bound. Grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all and continue on your paths as you know Fran would have insisted you do.

Jeff Ordway

September 25, 2007

May your grief be endured with all of the grace that Fran lived her life. Peace to you who loved her. My sympathy goes to you all.

Katie Thompson

September 25, 2007

Dan & Jacob,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been praying for you and will continue to keep you and the rest of your family in my prayers.
Please know that you are loved and cared about deeply by so many here in Kansas City.

Jen White

September 25, 2007

I will always remember the talks we had at choir, comparing your grandbabies to my kids and how they were born so close together. I look forward to seeing your sweet smiling face again! In the meantime, you will be sorely missed.

Nancy Bachman

September 25, 2007

Dan and family, Please accept my sympathy during this very sad time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Bachman

Jessica Petersen (Williams)

September 25, 2007

Anna, Brett, Dan, and Jacob,

I love you all so much and am so saddened for your loss. You have constantly been on my mind and I am praying for you daily. Fran was a wonderful woman. I feel blessed to have known her and spent a lot of time with your family over the years as Anna and I grew up. If any of you need anything I am here.

Rita Fuller

September 25, 2007

Celebrate Fran's life and realize all the happiness and smiles she shared and how many people will remember her. Aunt Betsy, I'm so sad for you to lose your daughter and I'm sure it's hard to smile. To her husband and children, I'm so very, very sorry for you to lose this special person. She's gone on to her next life, but will be very missed in this one. My love to you all. I am Fran's first cousin from the Abel Family in Wichita.

Cindy Cohen-Metcalf

September 25, 2007

A beautiful woman is in a beautiful place. It helps to know where Fran is now. My prayers are with Dan and Frans family as they pass through this time without her. Be joyful for her, she is with her Father.

Bruce and Beki Rowe

September 25, 2007

Jacob and Dan, our hearts ache for you in your loss. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Glenda Mitchell

September 25, 2007

Travis, Shanna and family:

I pray for all of you to always cherish the memories, and find peace in the love she gives you. She will always be there watching over and taking care of you.

Take care,
Glenda Mitchell

Hitting the trails after bible study!

September 25, 2007

Mary Williams

September 25, 2007

May God grant you the comfort He alone can give!
I will miss my telephone calls from Fran.
Love to Robert and Eva Pratt and all of Fran's family.

Sherry Pluff

September 25, 2007

Will always cherish the memories we all shared in KC plays, our trips to Omaha, and everything else in between. We pray that you would not be swallowed up with too much sorrow {as the Word says}. Instead embrace the memories of a very special woman.
Heaven is so much more beautiful now that Fran has arrived.

Much love,
The Pluffs and family

Gary and Angie Williams

September 25, 2007

This is a sad loss, and our deepest sympathy and sincerest best wishes go out to Dan and all of Fran's dear family members and friends.

Edwin Tanner

September 25, 2007

May God continue to bless and strengthen the Goodlin Family. ET x4845

Kellye Pruitt

September 25, 2007

A sunset on earth is a sunrise in heaven. Your in my prays.

Devaraj N

September 25, 2007

I'm shocked to hear. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeanne Fann

September 25, 2007

What a tragedy! As our neighbors, Fran and Dan were becoming good friends. She will be greatly missed, as will our view of her riding her beloved horse Phantom. Our deepest sympathy goes out to their wonderful family. Always know that we are here for you at any time.

Fondly,
Jeannie & Gordon

Julie LaPierre

September 25, 2007

Our sincere love and prayers are with all of you.

Julie (Nye) LaPierre & Family

Jagdeep Antani

September 25, 2007

Deeply moved. Condolences to family members.

From the Antani Family.
************************

Stephanie Watson

September 25, 2007

Travis
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Take Care of yourself.

Jim Williams

September 25, 2007

May God's peace and comfort be with you during these difficult days. Fran was a great friend to us who worked with her at Sprint and will be remembered for her love for God, for life, and for her family.

Hussain Mirza

September 25, 2007

May God grant patience to her family during this time of sorrow and grief.

Marta Alfred

September 25, 2007

There are no words....
I will cherish the rides we took together, enjoying all that God has blessed us with.
Red Rock, will have a special meaning now, our last ride...
As well as Dome Rock, the ride, that wasn't to be..
Happy Trails! Til we meet again..(isn't that a song??! ;-p) )
In His love,
M~

Rusty Burdette

September 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. This was really a shock to me when I was told. I worked with Fran for a couple years at Sprint and really enjoyed working with her and getting to know her. She will truly be missed.

Brian Howell

September 25, 2007

Travis and Shanna you have both been such great friends to my family and me. I am deeply saddened by your loss and will be here for you anytime.

Brian Howell

Velma Hernandez

September 25, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robin Howell

September 25, 2007

Dear Travis, Shanna, Ella and family,

My heart goes out to all of you at this time of great loss. May your memories bring you some peace.

My deepest sympathy.

Love,
Robin, Emma & Fisher Howell

Tony Gast

September 25, 2007

I got to know Fran through work for the TRS Team at Sprint. The short time I got to know her she was full of life and excited about her family and spoke often about her horses. She will be missed.

David and Aleeta Alkire

September 25, 2007

Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Fran was a dear friend and a valuable co-worker. We will miss her very much. May God Bless you all.

Bob Keighley

September 25, 2007

Devastated. My heart goes out to Dan, her children and all the rest of her family.

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