Penny, Lisa Marie (Goddard) Obituary

Penny, Lisa Marie (Goddard) attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Penny, Lisa Marie (goddard).

Graduation Year	Class of 1974
Date of Passing	May 06, 2009
About	Lisa, a longtime resident of Elk Grove died following a battle with cancer. She was born on June 7, 1956 and graduated from Elk Grove High School as did her brothers and sisters. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources with an Associate's degree in Paralegal from Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville. He legal career went from the district attorney's office in Nashville, Tenn. to the district attorney's office in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she was employed at the time of her death. "Lisa may have lost the battle to remain in this life, but her spirit, her sense of humor, and her eternal spark of cheer has carried her safely and peacefully across the divide to that which lies beyond," her family said. She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Katherine Goddard and sister Gayle (Goddard) Boyd. She is survived by her children, Kim and Kandice Penny of Texas: siblings Lon Goddard ('65) of Brookings, Oregon, Vickie (Goddard '67) Hanford of Redding, California, Joy (Goddard) Reznick of Thousand Oaks, California, and Kimber Goddard of Sacramento. - Information from the Elk Grove Citizen Lisa Marie Penny, age 52, passed away on May 6, 2009 in Colorado Springs. Lisa was born June 7, 1956 in Los Angeles, California to Victor and Katherine (Kain) Goddard. Lisa is survived by brothers Lonnie Goddard and Kimber Goddard; sisters Vicki Hansford and Joy Resnick; step-daughters Kandice Penny and Kimberly Penny; and sisters of the heart, Debbie Mercer, Linda Romero and Christie Dawson and her precious rabbits Pierre and Coco. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, sister Gayle Goddard, and Bunny Jane Doe. After moving from Nashville, Tennessee, Lisa became a dedicated employee of the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office from December 1, 1996 to present serving her community proudly as a paralegal. Lisa was a proud sponsor of the Colorado House Rabbit Society, an avid gardener and loved all nature, animals and people. A celebration of Lisa's life will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 4:00pm at Nancy Lewis Park (Templeton Gap Road @ Fillmore Street). The family asks that everyone bring a pink or white balloon to release in Lisa's honor and to share their memories of Lisa. A reception will follow at the Robin Hood Inn, 2830 N. Nevada, Avenue (1 block South of Fillmore Street) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Colorado House Rabbit Society, P.O. Box 238, Broomfield, CO 80038 www.coloradohrs.com Lisa was a beautiful person with a generous spirit. She will truly be missed by all who loved her. - Information from the Sacramento Bee