Gretchen Good
September 03, 2012
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Gretchen Marie Good passed away on September 3, 2012, at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines. Gretchen was born on June 3, 1952, in San Gabriel, CA, to Gerald and Mina Good.
Gretchen worked for 19 years with the Teen Challenge Ministry. She invested her life in giving hope to others. She was active with the Wives Ministry of Teen Challenge and loved helping with Cursillo.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Christian Life Assembly of God Church, 9001 Fleur Drive in Des Moines. Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Gretchen will be laid to rest at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, CA.
Gretchen is survived by her parents, Mina and Gerald; her sisters, Christine (Bob) Fleischmann and Annette (Dan) Harden; her three nephews; and a host of other extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Teen Challenge of the Midlands, 900 N. League Road, Colfax, Iowa, 50054, in remembrance of Gretchen Good.
On-line condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Deb (Bale) Keller
09/10/2012
Gretchen was such a good friend to me when I worked at TC in Colfax. She was so good to my children.... I didn't get to see her often enough after I left but I'm glad we visited last summer......I was just thinking about her last week. She will be missed.
Willis & June Van Haaften
09/05/2012
Gretchen's Family,
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same.
We were so very blessed to serve on Cursillo teams with Gretchen. The love of Jesus flowed through her as she served her Savior and Lord.
May God's love sustain you. God's peace be with you. God's promises comfort you.
Forever friends,
Willis & June Van Haaften
Don & Carolyn Rasch
09/04/2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to Gretchen's family and friends. I count Gretchen as one of MY dearest friends and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to tell her so before her passing. Gretchen was great source of encouragement for both Don and myself as well as our children while Don was at Teen Challenge. I will never forget her lending me her bed/appt during Cursillo weekend. I ended up having the flu but she helped me get better so I could attend the entire service. Gretchen was also such a HUGE part of the Wives Ministry and could always be found helping, taking pictures and joining our events. She always prayed for us as we left our husbands after a weekend. Although she will be greatly missed, I am thankful for God's promise that although we grieve, we "do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope" because we know that one day we will see her again". Oh what a day of rejoicing that will be. I love you Gretchen! See you on the other side! For Gretchen's family, please know that she was called of God, "for such a time as this". We are one of many that will testify of how she touched our lives. Praying for your peace.
John and Charlotte Shelley and boys
09/04/2012
Our deepest sympathy to Grethcens family and dear friends. We came to know and love her when we moved to Colfax.She was there for me many times during my treatment when I could not do concessions for basketball and I know she loved helping during the football games also. She was a true servant of God an I now she is in a new body now and rejoicing with all of Gods chidlren.
Margie Hendrickson, Colfax, IA
09/04/2012
I was totally shocked when I read about Gretchen's passing. I had no idea about Gretchen's health. I got to know Gretchen and learn about her work at Teen Challenge from working at the store and bank in Colfax. I have had the chance to meet many great people in Colfax over the years and Gretchen was certainly one of them. My deepest sympathies to Gretchen's family and friends.
Denise & Ron Bagley
09/04/2012
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Good family. We were blessed to know and love Gretchen, and her smile and positive attitude will be missed greatly. I can almost hear the sweet sounds as she is welcomed HOME happy and healthy once again.