It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and best friend. Harriet was gentle, sweet and kind to all who knew her including the nurses and caregivers in her final months.

Harriet was born in 1931 in the midst of the great depression to Mildred Johnston, a loving, intrepid and resourceful mother who navigated the pitfalls of that difficult

time to raise a beautiful, smart and creative daughter by herself. Harriet became a fashion model, a receptionist, a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines in the days of propeller planes, a loving wife and a stay-at-home mom to three grateful children. She was the best mother ever, creating amazing birthday parties and assembling wonderful Halloween costumes. A prolific seamstress, she made fashionable clothing for her children and herself. A consummate crafts-person, there was always with a fun project in the works. She volunteered for the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute and the Rankin Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. Harriet was a regular water aerobics participant for many years and began a Pilates practice in her late 80’s. Other favorite activities included traveling, attending musical, dance and theatre performances particularly the symphony, going to movies, walking and dining with family and friends. She wrote beautiful poetry throughout her life and collaborated on her memoire which is still a work in progress. She was always great fun to be with, gracing us all with her beautiful smile and clever commentary. In frequent moments of mirth, she would break out singing a favorite song accompanied by her inimitable dance steps.

Harriet is survived by children Lori and Andrew Goodman, Julia Goodman Samter, son-in-law Brent Samter, MD, granddaughters Danielle and Chloe Samter, best friend from grade school, Ruth Mallehan, flight attendant room-mate Mary Rivenbark and many friends and family both near and far.

A private interment will be held at B’nai Amoona Cemetery to join her husband of 51 years, Byrnar (Bud) Goodman who passed away in 2010. An event will be planned for the spring with music to honor her memory. Donations may be made to the St. Louis Area Food Bank (stlfoodbank.org) or charity of your choice. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Godspeed precious princess, you will remain forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.