June 22, 2025: Celebration of Life for Mary Goetze
A Celebration of Life for Mary Goetze will be held on Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. Click here to view Mary's obituary.
Gathering Music
Ray Fellman
Prelude
“Song of Songs” by Mary Goetze
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Welcome
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Chalice Lighting
Vivi and Nik Goetze, grandchildren
Remembrance From Family
Becky Crouse, cousin
Gift of Music
“Lay Me Low” by Malcolm Dalglish
Malcolm Dalglish, hammer dulcimer
Remembrances From Colleagues and Friends
Angie Kasper, IU Children’s Choir (IUCC)
Nancy Boone Allsbrook, Mountain Lake Colloquium
Gift of Music
“We Dream a Tomorrow” by Mary Goetze
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Remembrances From Colleagues and Friends
Susan Swaney, International Vocal Ensemble and IUCC
Laura Jesseph, Kids with Absent Parents (KAP)
Hymn
#123 Spirit of Life
Remembrances From Family
Munara Mailybekova
Erin Goetze, son
Vivi Mary Goetze, granddaughter
Choral Benediction
"A Blessing" by Mary Goetze, text by Rev. Connie Grant
Closing Words
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Recessional
Mary's "Song of Songs"
Poem for Mary written by Angie Kasper
Always my teacher.
In life. In death.
Through example she shows
what strength looks like
what inner wisdom looks like
what determination looks like
what adventure looks like
what compassion looks like
what grace looks like
what playfulness looks like
Through teaching she shows
what creativity looks like
what logic looks like
what “meeting the class where they are” looks like
what joy of learning looks like
what community-building looks like
what “no child left behind” really means
and what musical beauty sounds like.
Immeasurable gratitude to her. Boundless.
Infinite.
Celebrating her. Celebrating all the blessings
continuing to come her way.
Teach me still, please.
Teach me while you are still on earth.
Teach me when I hear your heavenly voice as
my own inner wise woman.
