"hey great granpa im always praying for u and i miss u very much and i know that u missed our family. i know that u passed 5 day after my birthday. u know the people that shot the bullet i still have it and i alway pray with that and i was crying and crying i tryed to stop but i couldnt im now takeing care of everybody in my family and every year on may 8 i will go tp the cemetary so i wish u see god up there"
In loving memory of
John A. Goodman
May 9, 2009
Interment: East Lawn Cemetery ~ Algona, Iowa
John Arthur Goodman was born February 3, 1926 in Algona, son of John C. and Courdula (Banscher) Goodman. He grew up near Algona attending school in Algona. John helped on the family farm prior to serving in the United States Marines during WWII.
John was united in marriage to Mary Jean Hanson on March 28, 1951 in Algona. He worked for Taylor Implement as a mechanic until his retirement. John loved spending time with is grandchildren. He enjoyed boxing and watching the races. John was a lifetime member of the VFW Post # 2541, Algona, and St. Cecelia Catholic Church.
John Arthur Goodman died Friday, May 8, 2009 at his residence in Algona at the age of 83.
He is survived by three children, Mike Goodman of Algona, Jeanne Horton and her husband Jerry of Orange Park, FL, and Jerrold Goodman and his wife Kathy of Alta; four grandchildren, Mike Goodman Jr. and his wife Viva of Emmetsburg, Kimberly Singleton of Hurst, TX, Miranda Goodman of St. Peter, Minnesota, and Kasey Goodman of Storm Lake; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary on May 1, 2003; his son Mark on May 18, 2003; a sister, Dorothy Goodman; and two brothers, Raymond and Wayne Goodman.
Tributes
"Sorry to hear about John's passing. We always enjoyed having the baler break down so John would be coming out, always enjoyed his jokes. Also enjoyed visiting with Joihn, when as kids my brother and I would be over to the house. Hope all are doing well considering the circumstances.JEFF"
"YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS. JOHN WAS A VERY THOUGHTFUL PERSON. WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS INVOLVED WITH THE FOOD PANTRY, JOHN WOULD TAKE HIS OLD PICKUP AND TRAVEL TO DES MOINES TO THE IA FOOD BANK FOR GROCERIES FOR THE ALGONA PANTRY. HE WAS ALWAYS READY TO DO HIS PART, ONE TIME MY HUSBAND TOLD HIM THAT HE HAD A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE PICKUP AND HE JUST SAID THAT WAS OK. PLUS THAT TIME HE HAD A SORE FOOT AND DROVE THE WHOLE WAY WITHOUT A SHOE ON. HE WAS A KIND AND GENEROUS PERSON. HE IS IN MY PRAYERS. "
"I am so sorry about John's passing. I thought the world of him and he will be missed:( He is now resting in peace with his beloved wife and Mark."
"Jeanne and Family please accept our sincere condolences of the loss of your Dad. He will find peace with the Lord as will you. God Bless. Larry and Shawne Gress"
"May GOD relieve the pain in you and your families hearts and you are blessed with the memories that you have of happier times. Love Ya! Will & Candy"