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Claudette Kathryn Goth

  • 86 years old
  • Place of birth:  Madison, Wisconsin
  • Date of passing:  February 24th, 2021
  • Place of passing:  Santa Clara, California

With love and sadness, we mourn the loss of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Claudette. We will cherish her memory forever.

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Candle lit  by Vikki Kokalis Minnifield on March 18th, 2021

Thank you Mrs.Goth for being such a loving, consistent and caring figure in my childhood! You will be missed and yet you leave a wonderful legacy and memories through the life you lived! Condolences to the family!

Candle lit  by Steve DeMaestri  on March 19th, 2021

Sorry to hear of Claudettes passing.  I am very grateful for all that she did for me and others during her time at SFHS.  She was always kind, friendly and went out of her way to help people - a real pleasure to work with.  May she Rest In Peace.

Candle lit  by Timothy Quinn  on March 19th, 2021

I’m grateful to Claudette for her gifts of being able to know her and her amazing family. She was a remarkable woman who will always remain unforgettable. I’ll miss her smile and little inside jokes (“three little kittens who lost their ‘middens’”). On a deeply personal level, she helped create beauty and love in her family that’s penetrated me to my core. Thank you, Claudette

Candle lit  by Kiersten Schwoob Light  on March 19th, 2021

Thank you Mrs. Goth for being such a supportive teacher, administrator and friend.  You will always be one of my best St. Francis memories.  May you rest in peace.  

Candle lit  by Sue Vlach  on March 19th, 2021

Thank you, Claude, for being such a wonderful friend.  We had many years together, from Saint Joseph's to Saint Francis and beyond.  Loved our talks, fun hair appointments, and all the time we had together.  You are a very special lady and I will miss you so very much.  Rest in Peace, dear Claudette.  Love you, Sue

Candle lit  by Patricia Brugger  on March 20th, 2021

Remembering old neighbors, my friends Claudette and Patti Kraak, and good and old times and friends from years ago.  God Bless and Rest in Peace

Candle lit  by Diane Griego  on March 21st, 2021

Claudette helped me “hold down the fort” in the typing room at St. Francis. She was a joy to work with and her wonderful dry sense of humor added much pleasure to our days together.  I am also fortunate to know her lovely and talented daughters, Shelli and Chanda. Thank you Shelli for setting up this memorial.  My prayers and best wishes to Gary, Shelli, Chanda and families.

Candle lit  by Christie Filios   on March 22nd, 2021

The things that I will remember most about Claudette are her sharp wit, her keen mind, and her loyalty to those for whom she cared the most. I had the pleasure of working with Claudette and knowing her wonderful family, especially, Shelli, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for allowing us to share a few words about her.

Candle lit  by Jim Bowler on March 22nd, 2021

I wanted to share a few stories so posted some fond memories in the Stories

Candle lit  by Patricia Tennant on March 25th, 2021

I had the great gift of working with Claudette over many years in the Academic office. As a new Dean of Academics, I was a true novice, but through Claudette's mentoring, we became a great team. She not only shared her insight and experience with me, but approached each day with humor and and compassion. She loved everything about St. Francis, and her commitment was an inspiration to me.

Candle lit  by Cathy Thanos Taylor  on April 11th, 2021

I shared this memory with Chanda.  I was driving to work one day and the shake (that I was bringing to my sister, Jenny) tipped over and as I reached for it, I turned the steering wheel and crashed into a parked car. Claude saw what happened and came immediately to my rescue. She called my dad and saved me from sure punishment. She was kind and I loved her. ??Cathy

Candle lit  by Cathy Thanos Taylor  on April 11th, 2021

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Candle lit  by Clint Labson on May 15th, 2025

My fondest memories of Mrs.Goth was having PB&J sandwich she made. As one of the kids on the block often times we all played together as kids and at each other's houses. At the moment, there are only maybe two original families still on our block. But loved all the Families we did grow up with, Goth, Ames, Thanos, Pomeroy, Mateo, Leavenburg, Gatto,Verna, Wagner..RIP Mrs, Goth! Missing you!

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