Bernita Joy Goodfellow

1928 ~ 2020

Joy Schoenfeld Goodfellow, age 91, died peacefully, surrounded by family at Sunrise in Sandy on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Joy was born on May 2, 1928, to Oscar Gordon Schoenfeld and Bernita Emily Richins Schoenfeld in Salt Lake City. After graduating from East High School, Joy attended the University of Utah for two years. She married the love of her life, Art Goodfellow, on June 24, 1947, and they enjoyed 63 years together until Art died in 2010. They had five children and enjoyed an active family life, especially the many camping trips to the National Parks. Joy always made the holidays and birthdays magical with creative decorations, costumes, and activities. She participated in golf, monthly Bridge and Pinochle clubs, and was an avid bowler for over 50 years. She was a loyal Ute and in 2005 was recognized with her husband as a "Super Fan".

Joy is survived by her children: Dr. Robyn Goodfellow, Kathi Goodfellow, Bret (Kat) Goodfellow, Lori (Neil) Kearsley, Lisa (Tom) Howells, by 10 grandchildren: Natalie (Jimmy) Snook, Nicole (Brian) Platt, Morgan Goodfellow, Quinn (Jenny) Kearsley, Kaylee Kearsley, Jessica Flores, Jennifer Flores, Julia (John) Sherwood, Tommy Howells, Sam Howells, by 13 great-grandchildren, and by 2 great-great-grandchildren. Joy is also survived by her brother, Robert Schoenfeld.

Joy was preceded in death by her husband, Art, her parents, and her infant daughter Bernita.

Joy will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens.