Jane was born on May 16, 1921, in a 2-story farmhouse that is still in the family today, near Bert, Iowa. She was an only child but was surrounded by cousins, aunts and uncles that were close by.
Before moving west to Denver she was employed by the State of Iowa Health Department in Des Moines. While living in Des Moines she met a young man that worked at the local radio station by the name of Ronald Regan, the future President of the United States.
Then she moved to Denver and worked at NBC-KOA when World War II was declared. She also worked for Inland Airlines and Western Airlines in Denver. While at Cheyenne Frontier Day's she met Albert E. Goodwin Jr., a Continental Airline Co-Pilot. In 1947 she moved to Phoenix, AZ, where she worked at the Tovrea stockyards. While in Phoenix, A.E. Goodwin, along with her father, drove down to propose. Senator Barry Goldwater insisted on picking out her wedding outfit. The next day they were married in Albuquerque, NM on March 23, 1948. They move...[more]

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ack to Denver, where they had two children Albert E. Goodwin, III and Carolyn Lane Goodwin.
Jane was a fifty-year member of Assistance League of Denver, and Travelers Aid at Denver Stapleton Airport. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution from 1950, and P.E.O. Sisterhood from 1965. Also a member of the Fort Collins Historical Society, Charter member of Larimer County Genealogical Society, Pioneer Association, Westerners, Lady Moon Chapter of Questers, The Republican Party, Golden Eagles Auxiliary of Continental Airlines, and a co-founder of Northern Wings. Just to mention a few of the many Charitable and Political organizations. She was a member of the Presbyterian and Christian Churches,
Through the many, many, organizations and Church involvement Jane had lifelong loving friends and extended "adopted" family members across the US and the World.
Her Christian faith and loving friends made her life full to the end. She often said, " I am so blessed by my creator."
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jane C. Goodwin memorial fund in care of Allnutt. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.