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Keri Goddard
KERI JO GODDARD
Swisher
Keri Jo Goddard, 33, of 1253 Hillview Ct. NE, Swisher, died Wednesday, July 15, 2015, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Stonebridge Church, 1829 Stoney Point Rd., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, by the Pastor Randy Scheil. There will be a private burial at Shuey-ville Cemetery at a later time. Friends may visit with the family Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home, 3100 F Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
Keri is survived by her wife, Holly; four daughters, Rylee, Ashlenn, Sammy and Maddenn, all of Swisher; her parents, Jacob and Pamela Bulicek; her brother, Ryan (Nicki) Bulicek of Marengo; her grandmother, Amy Snyder of Swisher; three nephews, Alexander, Caleb and Wayne; Maegan and Kristen, who had a special place in Keri's heart; mother- and father-in-law, Janet and Charlie Goddard of Fairfax; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Wayne Snyder; and her grandma, Winifred Bulicek.
Keri was born Dec. 12, 1981, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Jacob and Pamela Snyder Bulicek. She graduated from Metro High School in 2000. She was currently enrolled at Kirkwood Community College working toward a bachelor's degree in mortuary science. She married Holly Goddard on Aug. 17, 2010, in Cedar Rapids.
Keri was a member of the Swisher American Legion Auxiliary and was an active volunteer at Prairie Schools.
Keri loved her wife, daughters, family and her role of being an aunt. She always enjoyed the special times with her daughters that included reading books with them, attending their music and sporting events, coloring on the driveway with chalk, and swimming and playing with them in the pool. She enjoyed listening to music, caring for animals, and helping her brother when she went out to his farm. She always looked forward to camping, fishing and boating with her grand-parents. Keri was noted for her green thumb and found peace as she worked in her garden and tending to her flowers.
Memorials may be directed to Holly Goddard.
Online condolences can be left for the family at www.teahenfuneral home.com.
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