Betty A. “Gigi” Goodrich
Passed away November 19, 2022, after a well-fought battle with cancer. She was born July 30, 1937, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to Jesse and Myrtle Wright. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School and married Gordon “Ralph” Goodrich, the son of the late Gordon and Esther Goodrich, in 1955.
Betty and Ralph started in the service station business in 1963 and have owned and operated All Auto Service in Lansing since 1981. Working right up to a few weeks prior to her death, she touched many lives and will be truly missed by her loyal customers as well as her current and previous employees. She enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling them with a favorite meal or fresh-made cookies on the weekend. The family had many annual traditions including a trip to the Christmas tree farm to cut a fresh tree, making pies, cinnamon rolls, ground bologna and throwing peeps at the Easter dinner table (this was not her favorite tradition). She loved sitting on the back porch birdwatching while the river rippled by and enjoying a Gin & Tonic with a twist of lime. She was a season ticketholder for the MSU Spartans Football for over 10 years, enjoying these times with many friends and family members. For many years, she spent her summer weekends boating at Torch Lake and Lake Charlevoix surrounded by family and fellow boating friends. She loved being ON the water but never IN the water.
She was a treasured part of the Holt Lions Club for decades where she used her certification as a Certified Preschool Vision Tech by the State of Michigan as a volunteer in the Lions Club-sponsored program to screen preschool children. Ralph and Betty were both honored by the Lions Club with the Melvin Jones award.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband Ralph; her brother-in-law James Reid; son-in-law Kirk Osborn; and her great-grandson Owen Osborn. She is survived by her children Ralph (Peg) Goodrich, Lenore Osborn, Bonnie (Randy) Kelly, and Charles Goodrich; grandchildren Kelly (Adam), Ryan (Kate), Jessica (Kevin), Jason, Dustin (Brittany), Derek (Haley), Brendan (Megan), and Lindsay (Chase); great- grandchildren Abby, Tyler, Kelsy, Kortney, Colin, Charlotte and Brexley; sisters Sue Reid, Mary (Steve) Romankewiz; brother Robert Wright; brother-in-law Stuart (Kathleen) Goodrich; sister-in-law Ellen (George) Morin; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Betty’s life will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 P.M. on January 14, 2023, at Buddies in Holt, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Club Leader Dog Program or Hospice of Lansing in memory of Betty Goodrich.
37 Messages to “Betty A. “Gigi” Goodrich”
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Su Butler
November 23, 2022 at 10:33 amChuck, so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a sweet gal.
I’ll be praying for you and your family.
Su
CHARLES GOODRICH
November 25, 2022 at 11:03 amThank you, Sue. She was a great mom and business partner she will be missed. I was blessed to spend so much time with her.
Anthony Pryer
December 16, 2022 at 2:51 pmAs o have stopped into the station over and over and over the years
Betty alway was around almost always and Ralph well he use to call me by my first name which was mirrored but never the same by Charles but I will always miss Betty she has multiple times offered me a free soda and I never let her purchase it for me I was alway able to pay so I made sure even if she didn’t want me to pay I would
Forever customer
Suzanne Elms
November 23, 2022 at 1:05 pmShe was especially kind to me when I was going through a lot and even gave me her phone number to call her, if I needed tpo do so.
AND, she always drove me home when my car needed work and picked me up to take me back !
She will be missed.
CHARLES GOODRICH
November 25, 2022 at 11:08 amThank you, Suzanne. She was a great mom and business partner she will be missed. She truly loved you and all our customers they were family to her.
Tammy Wallace
December 16, 2022 at 9:14 pmChuck so sorry about the sad news. May God in heaven bless her soul.
I am praying for the family. I thank
God in heaven for the opportunity to have met her. What a wonderful
lady. May God in heaven bless you
and your family always.
Dave Laurell
November 26, 2022 at 4:13 pmSo sorry to hear of Betty passing. Always remember her taking me to work after dropping off my vehicle. We had some good visits.
Gary Weber
November 27, 2022 at 6:38 amSo sorry for your loss.
Betty always had a smile on her face and a story to share of years gone by. I know she will be greatly missed by the community as well for she has been a staple for so many years. I know her spirit will be with the station and in everyones hearts for whom she touched!
Carolyn StoneyJuarez
November 27, 2022 at 2:52 pmChuck, so sorry to hear about your Mother.Your family is in my prayers. She was a neighbor, and good friend when we all lived in Holt.
Quality Tire, Inc
November 28, 2022 at 11:28 amWe are sorry for your loss Chuck. She was one of the good one’s for sure. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
Tom Hensley
November 29, 2022 at 3:09 pmChuck,
The NAPA Family is sorry for your loss. Betty was always a bright light in my daily visit. Prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time.
Sue Barnard
December 7, 2022 at 8:10 pmMy heart is aching for you Todd, your family, employees & faithful customers.
With Love & Deepest Sympathy ,
Sue B.
Kim Peck
December 15, 2022 at 5:23 pmChuck I’m sad to hear about your mom passing. I remember her saying she’d been diagnosed with cancer but i hadn’t followed up with her. I feel bad for that. I enjoyed our short trips to and from the station when you were servicing our vehicles. She was a faithful worker, mother and grandmother. I’m numb. The station will always be where her heart was-family.
Roger Boettcher
December 15, 2022 at 5:27 pmSorry Chuck she was a great person and was there to help us in need we will miss her . Our prayers are with you.
Deborah Hayes
December 15, 2022 at 5:39 pmTo Betty’s family. We were saddened to receive the news of Betty’s death. She was a kind lady who reached out to help when trying circumstances happened with your vehicle. She always spoke of things she remembered about you on trips where she was driving you home so you wouldn’t have to wait on a diagnosis of your vehicle.
Betty will truly be missed by all knew her kindness.
To Chuck, your mom did a good job in raising you to be kind, that is a great virtue to have.
Sincerely,
Willie and Debbie Hayes
Gerald Lippert
December 15, 2022 at 6:28 pmVery sad to hear the news of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and I always enjoyed our conversations while waiting for service. She always had a smile and was willing to lend a ride while our various cars were in the shop. Betty will be missed by the entire Lippert family. R.I.P.
Pankie Harris
December 15, 2022 at 6:29 pmBetty was so sweet, I met her shortly after moving to Lansing from Missouri and I was sent to All Auto for car repairs, She was so easy to talk to and I shared many conversations with her on our rides when she would take me home, work or pick me up when my car was being repaired. I’m so saddened by the loss of your mother Chuck, may God comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Bridget Krohn
December 15, 2022 at 6:56 pmChuck, I am so sorry for your familie’s loss. I enjoyed seeing her and you when I was coming in.
May God grant her eternal rest.
Ross & Jamie Wegryn-Jones
December 15, 2022 at 8:25 pmOur family will certainly miss rides from Betty! She told it like it was and was a total pro! What a great lady that our community will miss!
Alene Dixon
December 15, 2022 at 8:31 pmChuck, I am so sorry. I did not know about the cancer. She will be missed by many.
With deepest sympathy, Alene Dixon
Bob Rulison
December 15, 2022 at 10:35 pmBetty was the best. I’ll never forget her scolding me into replacing my wife’s tires for safety. Of course she was correct to do so. Made me feel like one of the family, as all of you have.
30 years of her smiling face asking so kindly about me and my family. Really, just the best. I am very sorry for your loss.
Pete, Patty Daly
December 16, 2022 at 9:35 amI’m so sorry for your loss.
Mom was one special lady!
Your parents were the back bone of our country running a small business with employees for over 50 years keep our local economy going!
Mom was so dedicated to family , her customers that we’re always treated as family
So sad to hear of your loss
God bless you and your family
You are in our prayers
Pete & Patty Daly
Cathy Bytwerk
December 16, 2022 at 11:59 amHello Chuck,
I am so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was such a delight to travel with back and forth from your business to Lansing Christian School. I think we solved many of the world’s problems as we talked along the way:) I pray that you and your family will enjoy remembering her this Christmas and that you will also experience the peace that only God gives when a loved one leaves this earth.
Blessings to your whole family.
Gary Dubois
December 16, 2022 at 1:34 pmBetty will be missed. Your Mom and Dad always offered me a job when I was in need of employment. Which was on several occasions. Working with you all really was like family. Plus you always fixed my cars. Our prayers are with you all.
Ray Vlasin
December 16, 2022 at 6:31 pmCharles, Betty must have been a marvelous mother. She could light up the day with her smile and her remarkable kindness. I very much enjoyed coming to All Auto because she treated me as a special friend. She was a tribute to society and to mankind. My prayers and thoughts are with her.
Eric Schuman
December 17, 2022 at 8:14 amso sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I enjoyed many hugs, smiles, and laughs with her over the years usually at a Lions club meeting or Lions Convention. She is missed.
Rev. Dick Preston
December 17, 2022 at 12:26 pmAlmost as much as I do, My car gives thanks for the life of this good woman, Betty. May she rest in peace.
Betty Bonney
December 19, 2022 at 4:44 pmLenore and family, your mom was a loving spirit full of light and life. A fond memory of your mom was when she came into our second grade class and showed us how to make maple syrup from sap in the spring. That was 58 years ago, yet I remember it like yesterday. Her smile was hard to forget. Lean on your family and friends, and know that your mother’s love touched a whole community. May you feel God’s love surround you at this very difficult time.
Scott and Valerie Randall
December 19, 2022 at 7:40 pmSo sorry for your loss, Chuck and family. Betty was always so kind and willing to help others. She will be missed by many.
Rick Nalett
January 11, 2023 at 8:04 amI am very sorry for everyone’s loss. I thought the world of Betty. I have many fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers go out to all touched by her passing.
John Eschbach
January 12, 2023 at 10:54 amChuck I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. She was always very helpful and kind. We always had great chats when she was giving me rides when my cars needed to be fixed. I will miss her very much.
Senga (Penny) Knupp
January 12, 2023 at 11:24 amI was shocked to hear of Betty’s passing when I returned from a trip to Florida. She will be missed by family, friends and all the lives she touched there at the station. She always had a ready smile and a listening ear. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Chuck and family.
Dave Goodrich
January 12, 2023 at 11:54 amNow you can smoke all the cigars you wish and have as many limes in the bottom of your glass as are “Needed”! I will miss your hugs.
Barbara Schmidt
January 12, 2023 at 12:34 pmI am so sorry for the loss of Betty, She was always so sweet and nice to chat with at the station. I wish peace to you Chuck,and to your extended family, at this sad time. Ralph and Betty , and now Chuck, have always run a great business and hoping you will carry it on for years to come. Cheers to Betty!
Anne Stuart
January 12, 2023 at 12:48 pmRalph, Peg, and extended family: I am so sorry for what is clearly a major loss to so many people. Wishing you peace. May her memory be a blessing (as I’m sure it will be).
P.J. Daly
January 14, 2023 at 12:15 pmI wish I could be there today, I coach my youngest daughter’s basketball team and we have a game the same time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Betty you will be missed. Prayers for the Goodrich and All Auto family.
P.J. Daly
Jean Herford
May 6, 2023 at 4:22 pmI am so sorry for your loss, Lenore, Chuck, family, and friends. Betty Goodrich lived down the road when I stayed at the Augensteins. She was a kind, thoughtful woman. I never knew Ralph but I know he was wonderful too. I met up with Lenore when I taught school at Wilcox.
Later I got gas at the station. There I met up with
Betty and Chuck again . She was working like always so in charge of what she was doing. I was away when she passed. Definitely a strong and proud woman. I will miss her. What a wonderful family!