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Penny L. Goodacre

Penny went to be with her Lord and Savior suddenly on May 13, 2015.

Penny was born August 29, 1954 in Kalamazoo; the daughter of Donald and Georgia Young. A 1972 graduate of Otsego High School, Penny enjoyed reading mystery novels, had a passion for sewing, working crossword puzzles and gardening. She loved her first winter in Florida riding bikes and walking along the beach with the love of her life. On October 4, 1975, Penny married her high-school sweetheart Robert Goodacre who survives.

Penny is also survived by her daughters Vanessa (Steve) Sawyer and Nicole (John) Wagner, her mother Georgia Young, her sisters and brother Susan Keyzer, Nancy Corradini, Theresa Summers, Ronald (Ruth) Young, Amy (Brian) Tetreault-Blok, 3 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Penny was reunited with her loving father Donald, mother-in-law Phyllis, father-in-law Robert Sr., and brothers-in-law Gary Keyzer, Sonny Fairfield, Dennis Corradini, John Summers and Shawn Tetreault, who preceded her in death.

Penny was a kind-hearted, passionate, loving wife and mother who always put her family first. Her loved ones fondly remember celebrating many holidays in her home, her meticulously hand-crafted baby clothes, and the unconditional love for her mother amongst many others.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 17

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at 1p.m. at the Otsego Moose Lodge.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be accepted at the Otsego Moose Lodge 345 or VFW Post 3030, Otsego, MI.

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Ron and Bev Esterline

May 14, 2015 at 8:58 pm

Bobby, Vanessa and Nicole, Our heartfelt condolences go out to you at this sad time in your lives. May God help each of you as you go through the grieving process. Also Theresa, Nancy and Georgia may you find peace of mind in prayer. And also the rest of the family, our condolences to you.

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Joyce Hiemstra Hunt

May 14, 2015 at 9:06 pm

It’s always so sad to hear of the loss of a classmate. My heart goes out to Penny’s family. May you rest in eternal peace, Penny.

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Teri Laster

May 14, 2015 at 9:32 pm

Bob & daughters, Georgia, Sue, Nancy, Theresa, Amy, Ron & families, please know our thoughts and prayers go up for all of you. I know you all have beautiful memories of Penny & all your special moments. Keep them close & may they help you to find some peace.

Jack & Teri

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Tammy Thompson-Drake

May 14, 2015 at 9:43 pm

My heart and prayers are with you all, so very sorry, you all have been thru so much. God Bless you all. Heavenly Father hold this beautiful Family in your lovng arms, give them strengh and comfort.

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Sherry Lesman Touchton

May 14, 2015 at 9:44 pm

I’m so sorry to hear about Penny. I can’t imagine the sorrow for your family, but please know that others care and are lifting you up to the Lord for His strength and peace.

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Dave Quarry

May 14, 2015 at 9:45 pm

Bob, so sorry for you and your families loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. “May you see God’s light on the path ahead when the road you walk is dark. May you always hear, even in your hour of sorrow, the gentle singing of the lark. When times are hard may hardness never turn your heart to stone, and may you always remember when the shadow fall- you do not walk alone.” May God Bless and comfort you and your family.

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Sandra Casey Mary Lou Goodacre daughter

May 14, 2015 at 10:07 pm

Bob and girls I am so sorry to hear about Penny. Sandi

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Sherry Hanson

May 14, 2015 at 10:11 pm

Nancy & Sue, my thoughts. & prayers are with all your family – what heartache you have endured . Praying for peace that only He can bring.

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Amy Eager

May 14, 2015 at 11:03 pm

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love to all our MI families. We are so saddened by your loss. Cousin Penny was a wonderful person. May all your wonderful memories help ease your pain in the days ahead. Love, Bobby, Amy,Kaila and Alyssa Eager PA

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Ronnie Marks

May 14, 2015 at 11:57 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with the Goodacre and Young families during this most difficult time of unexpected loss. Penny was a great friend to all who knew her and will be dearly missed. God must have needed another angel.

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Sally Thaxton Betzner

May 15, 2015 at 1:15 am

So sorry to the whole family, prayers be with you.

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Tammy Merrill Bailey

May 15, 2015 at 6:37 am

My heartfelt condolences for this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, as we all reflect on the wonderful person Penny was.

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Char Flamm

May 15, 2015 at 6:54 am

Dear Bob, Georgia, girls and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My sincere sympathy. My the beautiful memories give you peace. Keep them close to your heart.

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jerry haight sr

May 15, 2015 at 7:36 am

Very sorry for your loss I have a lot of fond memories of you two. Hope to see you on the golf course this summer

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Bryon Campbell

May 15, 2015 at 7:48 am

Bob and Family,

I remember growing up in the neighborhood and hanging out with Ron….with all of his sisters, it was hard to keep them all straight.

I am so sorry for your loss, I remember Penny as a very kind person, I know she will be missed.

Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.

Bryon

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Beverly Hoyt Holmes

May 15, 2015 at 8:05 am

I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss Bob. It’s been many years since I’ve seen you, but through the “magic” of social media, we all seem to keep connected. Prayers being said for you and your family. After my Dave passed away I really found comfort with grief therapy. Everyone needs to handle this their own way, but don’t turn down help…you and the family will need it.

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Don coats jr

May 15, 2015 at 8:06 am

Was shocked to hear the news. Thoughts go out to you all. It was a pleasure knowing her. RIP

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george hoots

May 15, 2015 at 8:18 am

sorry bob thinking of you

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Cindy Marks McDonald

May 15, 2015 at 8:26 am

Oh my goodness. Bob I am so sad to hear of this. What a shock! May light and love surround you and the family during this time of loss and grieving and continue to guide you through until you meet up again.

She was/ is a fantastic, funny lady…

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Tina and Daniel Lynch

May 15, 2015 at 8:39 am

Please know how sorry we both are of the loss of Penny, peace and Love to the family.

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Rick & Kelley DePauw

May 15, 2015 at 9:25 am

So sorry to hear about this tragic loss, our hearts go out to Bob & all of the family. We remember good times over the years with Bob & Penny, rest in peace dearest Penny

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Jan Young-Zajac

May 15, 2015 at 11:03 am

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Bob and the family. So many good memories

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Joe, Marilyn, Amy and Joey Goodacre

May 15, 2015 at 11:27 am

So shocked and saddened to hear this news. Penny was a wonderful, caring person and we have great memories of her over the years. Love and prayers to you all at this difficult time!

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Bob Miles

May 15, 2015 at 12:15 pm

Bob sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Penny. You two were a great couple. My thoughts will be with you

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Sherry Schumaker

May 15, 2015 at 1:12 pm

My deepest sympathy to the family at the loss of your wife, daughter, mother, sister, and aunt. You must be struggling coming to terms with this unexpected loss, I know that the family has been through too many tragedies lately and my prayers are with all of you.

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Tonia Forney (Leonard)

May 15, 2015 at 1:58 pm

Bob..I am so sorry for your loss. Penny will be greatly missed by all. May God comfort you and bless you and your family.

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Debbie Benzie

May 15, 2015 at 2:17 pm

Bob and family, Penny was such a sweetheart, so kind and caring for all the people around her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May God give you some peace! ❤️

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Dawn Ogden

May 15, 2015 at 3:19 pm

I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Nancy and Theresa many year’s ago and met Penny on many occasion’s, she was a very kind person.

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Doug Rehner & Family

May 15, 2015 at 3:45 pm

Bob, Venessa and Nikki–

We are saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief. We will always remember the good times our families have shared together over the years. We will miss Penny’s smile, sense of humor and beautiful personality.

Our deepest sympathy dear friends.

Doug, Barb, Mollie, Mitchell and Mark

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Mary Jo Riddle

May 15, 2015 at 5:49 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with you Bob Newhart all your family

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Vanessa

May 15, 2015 at 8:44 pm

Mom-

As I read all the messages posted here and on Facebook and all the people who have said kind words in person, it is evident just how much you were truly loved by so many. You were truly a special person and an exceptional mother! You offered me comfort more times than I can count and always had the right words when I needed them. My heart is broken, and I keep feeling an urge to turn to you for comfort but then I remember my heart is broken because you are gone. I love you so much! Xoxo

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Kim Dorothy Blagg

May 15, 2015 at 8:59 pm

This came as quite a shock. Penny was always a very classy young lady; I remember her from school so many years ago. A fragile beauty with a delicate mystique. My sincerest sympathies to her family.

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Demi Carol Pilot

May 15, 2015 at 9:17 pm

Nicci and family…I am so shocked and saddened to hear about your mom….my prayers are with you honey….so sorry for our sudden sad loss…

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Angel Clark

May 16, 2015 at 12:25 am

Bob & family & The Young family, Sending Our Deepest Sympathy to you during this tragic time. Penny was such a nice person to all who knew her. She will be missed.

Pat & Angel Clark

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JoAnn Burchett

May 16, 2015 at 9:07 am

Dear Bob and family,

My heart goes out to you. May God grant you Peace of mind and body. Penny was a treasure, it was a blessing to have known her.

Jo

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Carol Winkel

May 16, 2015 at 1:29 pm

Dear Bob,

Tom and I were so very sorry to hear of Penny’s tragic passing.

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.

We are deeply sharing the grief of your loss.

Tom and Carol Winkel

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Ruth Young

May 16, 2015 at 3:08 pm

Penny, I remember being a young girl of the age of 14, when I meet you. You instantly became someone I loved and cared for with all of my heart. I remember looking up to you, because you we’re so smart and friendly person. Oh how admired your ability to be a great person, wife and mother. Your talents and energy was completely graceful. Bob, Vanessa and Nicci -Penny blessed so many lives and so many ways. I will always remember my good times with her in my heart. I know she loved you all so much- may God give you Peace that passes all understanding.

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Clay and Diane Smith

May 16, 2015 at 8:37 pm

Bobby Mobile and girls,

We are so sorry to your family for this time of sorrow. Never do we understand when someone we love has been taken from our family without preparing us with an understanding of peace, faith and no hurting….this is absolutely shocking and very sad! Penny was such a happy go lucky individual with a beautiful smile no matter the day!, We liked her from the first day and time we met her! As many did, Penny was never selfish, nor was she above the guy beside her, ….she always had a warm welcome for everyone she talked to .Bob, Vanessa and Nicci, God Bless you all, and know that God will carry you in this time of sorrow if you allow him too. Clay and I are very sorry to you and our thoughts and prayers are with you!

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Nicci Wagner

May 17, 2015 at 9:39 am

Mommy, mom, mama, ma – it didn’t matter what I called you, you always answered. We will remain bestest friends. From our secret kisses before bedtime, to my desperate pleas from day camp to, “please come pick me up” because I missed you so badly, to me parading my friends through our house to see my beautiful, stylish mom…you will live in our hearts forever. #1 mom! Xoxo, your baby girl

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diane and john glessner

May 17, 2015 at 11:27 am

Dear Bob & family and to Nancy, sue and families, We are saddened to hear of Penny’s passing. We are thankful for your strong faith with all the sadness you’ve endured this year

Our prayers are with you. John and Diane

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Chris Capitano

May 17, 2015 at 11:42 am

Penny was a great girl – I know you will miss her dearly. I’m so sorry for your loss and heartache.

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Linda Fredricks

May 17, 2015 at 7:53 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. I believe I only met her once (through Kirsten, my friend). May God surround all the family members and calm you with His peace that surpasses all understanding.

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Candy Polderdyke

May 18, 2015 at 10:13 am

Bob, I was so sorry to hear of Penny’s passing. I have very fond high school memories of both you and Penny. She was a special lady. My prayers are with you and your family.

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George Marks

May 18, 2015 at 3:43 pm

I was quite taken by sadness to learn of Penny’s passing. Having grown up with her in the same Otsego neighborhood, I will always recall her as “the pretty girl who lives in the brick house on the corner.”

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Joanne Krcatovich

May 18, 2015 at 9:17 pm

Bob and family,

I was shocked to hear of Penny’s passing. My heart goes out to you and your families. We’ll be praying for healing.

God Bless

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Patti Vote Stephens Rybicki

May 20, 2015 at 9:18 am

Our family is so taken with the loss of our childhood dear friend and neighbor. Our prayers are with Penny’s family and friends, we will miss her wonderful smile and hugs. May God be with you during the time of healing. Remember all that she was for I will miss her.

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Colleen Fast

May 20, 2015 at 10:53 am

Dear Bob,

I was so saddened to hear of Penny’s passing… I have wonderful memories of her at OHS. I am at a loss for words…. Keeping you and your family close in thoughts and prayers…

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Terri and Howard Gott

May 26, 2015 at 8:53 am

Dear Bob,

I really don’t know what to say that hasn’t already been said. We are so sad and this is so surreal. Penny was the closest person I had to a sister, and will miss her terribly. My heart breaks for you and the girls.

God will help you with your healing process. Like I told you, keep doing the things you enjoy and it will make things easier. Much love, my brother. You are always in my prayers.

Your sister, Terri

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Margie Little

May 29, 2015 at 4:06 pm

Dear Bob,

I am so sorry to hear of Penny’s passing. She was always so kind to me and I loved her spunk. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Margie & Ken Little

Fennville, MI

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