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This is a face book post by Scott Moen. His parents attempted to help Patty Goodwine in Cedar Cove and nearly lost their lives in the process. This was posted Sunday, Sept 15
Moen Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery
Hello. My name is Scott Moen and I am writing with news about the woman that is presumed dead in the Big Thompson Canyon Cedar Cove area. My mother and step father were with her when the river destroyed her house. My mother was swept down the river with the debris from the residence and was saved by a heroic young man. She has suffered shattered bones in her leg and other abrasions all over. My step father was rescued from a tree six hours after going into the water. Their story is both horrific and amazing. My mother (Florence Horn) is at The Medical Center of the Rockies in room number 4311. She and Mike Horn could both use as much help as possible. They have lost everything. My mother is supposed to have surgery on Monday and remain in the hospital for a few days after. They don’t have a home to return to. I’m hoping that somebody may hear their story and help them. I own a carpet cleaning company, Moen Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery of Estes Park, and I am offering to donate 20% of all proceeds to the victims of this tragic event, but I need help to get the word out.
Thank you,
Scott Moen
970-646-3836
This is a photo of Cedar Cove after the flood. Once there were many homes here, including the Horn’s, who came after the 76 flood, and the Goodwines. Almost nothing is left in this once idillic setting. Just to the right, out of this photo is the site where Evelyn’s home washed away and she too was lost. Just below Evelyn’s house was Joyce Kilmer’s lovely home and art studio, all now gone. Photo Credit: City of Loveland
Scott, I would be honored to help your folks. Left you a phone msg also. Please be in touch!
Do you know what happened to the Williams home next to patty’s?
It appears that the Canfield house is the only structure remaining in lower Cedar Cove. Every thing from there to the Kunce property was destroyed. Sending you photos of the devistation.
I am so thankful that my house is intact. Is patty goodwine okay? She’s our neighbor to the left of us I know her house is gone but is she? I’ve known her since I was a little girl I’m very worried about her and the rest of our neighbors 🙁 are your parents still doing okay Scott? When was this picture taken? If you could please get back to me that would be wonderful.
Patti was lost in the flood. The Horn's tried to convince her to leave, but she would not go. The Horns barely escaped with their lives. Evelyn, renter of the Wild's house (Bertha Bailey family) was also lost. Again, a high toll for Cedar Cove. We don't yet know if our house is sell there.
When was this picture taken? I am wondering if my house is still there. Thanks
Photograph taken by Loveland staff on a helicopter tour of the canyon.
So sad to see such a lovely area utterly destroyed, but of course the real tragedy is the people lost. I knew Patty Goodwine from when I lived in CO back in the 80's. One of my favorite vacation memories ever was a stay at the Goodwine's wonderful river home. My condolences to everyone who lost anything.