Obituary of Dorothy Goman

With her daughters by her side, Dorothy passed away in ICU at Grand River Hospital on Thursday, September 15, 2011 in her 89th year. Beloved wife and sweetheart of John (Sam) Goman for almost 69 years. Cherished mother of Susan Cooper and husband Tim and Beth Ecclestone and husband John. Devoted grandma and step-grandma of Adam, Erin (Tyler), Greg (Karrie), Sarah (Chris), Wendy (Francois), Chris (Tracey), and Sue. Very special great-grandma to Iris, Julien, Stella, Bryson, and Pierce. Loving "adopted" mom of Bonnie (Charlie) O'Connell. Dorothy is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Bette Goman and Kay Goman and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Alma (Peltz) Trump; twin brother, Donald Trump; and son-in-law, Bill McEwen. Dorothy was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Along with her warmth and selfless love, Dorothy gave her family a lasting love of music. Her song will sing in our hearts forever. The Goman family will receive relatives and friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Sunday, September 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will immediately follow the service in the funeral home's Fireside Reception Room. Following cremation, a private family committal service will be held at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of your choice may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. A special thank you to Dr. Rehsia and the nurses of ICU for supporting Dorothy and our family through this transition.