Toni Goodwin Obituary (1946 - 2017)

Toni Goodwin (Taylor), 71, of John Day, Oregon passed away October 12, 2017, at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day, Or. A memorial service was held September 17, 2017, at Driskill Memorial Chapel in John Day, Or, with Robert Waltenburg of Dayville Community Church in Dayville Or[P1] officiating. An additional service will be held October 29, 2017, at Little Creek Casino in Kamilche, Wa at 11:00 AM. Toni was born to Fredrick "Blair" Taylor and Lenore Taylor (Rasmussen), on June 6, 1946, in Tacoma, Wa. Toni graduated from Lakes High School in Lakewood, Wa in 1964. She attended Washington State University graduating in 1967, and then went on to Western Oregon State College, graduating in with a Master's in Education. Toni also received a superintendent certificate from the University of Oregon. Toni was married to Ralph Goodwin on September 14, 2002, in Baker City, Or. Toni worked as School District Superintendent for Mt Angel, Umatilla and Baker City school districts from 1987 to 2007. Toni enjoyed reading, being at the beach and ocean fishing. Toni was also a member of the Dayville Community Church and Umatilla and Baker City Rotary. Toni accomplished many things in her life, such as First Women to be President of the Oregon State School Administrator's Association, board of Directors of Marion Polk Schools Credit Union and winning the Rotaries Paul Harris award. Toni is preceded in death by her father Fredrick Taylor and mother Lenore Taylor. She is survived by her husband Ralph Goodwin of John Day, Or; sister Karan Vanderwarker of Des Moines, Wa; daughter Marla Taylor of Kent, Wa; son Mikel Hardman of Kent, Wa; stepchildren Michelle DesJardin, Marguerite Powell, Ralph Goodwin Jr, James Goodwin, Mathew Goodwin; 18 grandchildren And 9 great-grandchildren. I am confused by this. The memorial service should not have a date and time so as not to invite everyone, but this looks like the reception. Is the reception open to the public? Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation241 S Canyon Blvd, John Day OR 97845