Patricia Fay Goff (Pipgrass)
October 13, 1947 - May 9, 2023

Patricia was born in Laona, Wisconsin to Earl and Elsie Pipgrass on October 13, 1947. She passed away on May 9, 2023 at the age of 75 in Redding. She was preceded in death by sisters, Colleen Grunder of Port Byron, New York and Beverly Howen of Laughlin, Nevada, and her brother, Darrell Pipgrass of Glasgow, Kentucky.

When Pat was in 6th grade she came to Briceland to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Bud Howen. She attended South Fork High School, where she met her future husband Kenneth Melvin Goff of Whitethorn. They dated all four years of her high school and were married June 26, 1965. They made their home in Whitethorn. Their daughter Tammy Fay was born May 12, 1966, followed by daughter Traci Lynn, June 5, 1968. Their son Scott Melvin was born April 8, 1970.

Pat was happy being a homemaker and stay at home mother to their three children. She enjoyed gardening and took pride in her beautiful yard with all kinds of flowers and plants. Kenny and his brother, Larry Goff, started a business together, K&L logging. Pat and her sister-in-law, Deanna Goff, did the bookkeeping for the business. For many years Pat and Deanna traveled together to and from the various work locations that K&L Logging took them to, oftentimes several hours from home.

Pat was a member of the Whitethorn Grange and attended church in Whitethorn. She also helped out at the local polling station in Whitethorn on election days. When her children started school she was often room mother, helping with class parties and field trips. Pat and Kenny enjoyed camping with their children, spending time at Shelter Cove - occasionally fishing, and having picnics on the beach. Pat loved to travel and took many trips with friends to various locations. She loved Hawaii and Mexico and also taking cruises. She had a group of close friends from high school that took trips with her. She was very good at planning and arranging fun excursions with her girlfriends. When her daughters were grown and able to travel with her, she enjoyed arranging mother-daughter trips too. She and Kenny loved being outdoors taking motorcycle rides on their Harley and enjoying many family houseboat trips on both Lake Trinity and Shasta.

From 1978 to 1979 Kenny and Pat built their dream home on the Mattole River in Whitethorn. She took an active role in designing and completing their beautiful cedar home. She developed a magnificent yard with many varieties of roses and other beautiful flowers, plants, and trees. Pat did a lot of canning including pears from their orchard and other fruits like peaches, etc. She was quite the cook when she wanted to be. Kenny always loved whatever she prepared.

In 2008 Pat and Kenny decided to move to Redding to be closer to medical care and more convenient shopping locations. They built another beautiful home together and once again established an exquisite yard with gorgeous plants, trees and lawn.

As time went on, her health issues took a toll on her. She had several spinal fusions but was always a trooper. She was stoic about her conditions and rarely complained.

Pat will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, laugh and how upbeat she remained, even when life got more difficult. She and Kenny had a wonderful relationship and always helped each other through the hard times. Pat and Kenny were regular church-goers, and her love of God and family were central to her being.

Pat is survived by her three children: Tammy Clary (Jimmy), Traci Carlson (Doug), Scott Goff (Laura), grandchildren: Kasandra Clark (Gary), Austin Clary (Kristen), Kaylee Ledesma (Edgar), Kelton Carlson (Sarah) & Kaya Goff, also exchange student granddaughter Bruna Cury-Borim (Artur), and great-grandchildren: Blaire Lynn Clark, Meadow Rose Clary, Elena Raine Ledesma, River Jaxon Clary, and Brooke Michael Clark. Pat is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Pat’s ashes will be spread in Ettersburg. There will be a celebration of life Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the Mateel Community Center in Redway, 59 Rusk Lane. Food will be provided, but if you wish, you may bring a dessert.

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