Chelsea Danielle Goodwin came into this world on January 13, 1983, the same way she departed; peacefully and unexpectedly. Passing in her sleep on June 4, 2021 in Ripon, CA at age 38. Chelsea, a miracle child was born 14 weeks early weighing just 2 lbs. She surprised everyone only needing time for her lungs to mature and was home a full month before her due date at 5 lbs. Her childhood frame was on the small side, but her fierce spirit was undeniable. Shocking us all by leaving just as unexpectedly. The void will forever be felt by family and friends.
As a child Chelsea loved reading, horses, and sports which included school track and basketball teams at only 5' tall, competing in Northern California Gymkona Association on a regular basis, and excelling in soccer, her favorite.
Chelsea proudly served her country as a Security Forces Specialist for four years with the Air Force, including tours of Turkey, Afghanistan, and Japan, where her beautiful daughter Lilyanna was born. At the end of her duty, she settled in Idaho, until officially returning to Ripon shortly after her beautiful son Ryder's birth five years later. She represented the Air Force on their traveling soccer team as well playing in England and France. Chelsea retired from the Air Force after 4 years of honorable service.
Chelsea worked a number of jobs, but found the most fulfillment in being a foster parent and helping children. She was heavily involved with the Foster Care Program where her love, caring, and kindness touched the lives of so many foster kids.
Chelsea's parents, Drew Goodwin and Debora Goodwin, and brother, Tyler Goodwin, are forever indebted for the warm and loving home she curated for her two wonderful children, Lilyanna and Ryder. Family, friends, and the congregation of First Christian Reformed Church in Ripon share the void of her absence.
Visitation: Wed, June 23rd 4-7pm at Deegan Chapel, 111 S. Palm Ave, Ripon
Burial: Thurs, June 24th 10am at Burwood Cemetery, 28321 E. River Rd, Escalon
Memorial: Thurs, June 24th 11am at First Christian Reformed Church, 305 Boesch Dr, Ripon, followed by lunch in-house.
Services coordinated by Deegan Funeral Chapels: https://www.deeganfuneralchapels.com/tributes/Chelsea-Goodwin