"I had the pleasure of getting to know Phyllis when I worked at Arbor Court. She was the sweetest lady! I always loved listening to her stories of California and her proud Italian heritage. God bless you Phyllis."
In loving memory of
Phyllis Goddard
July 6, 1919 - July 9, 2015
Phyllis Goddard, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. The family will receive friends between 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brad Gillis officiating. A private family burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery following the service. A memorial has been established to The Fellowship Cup for the back to school and children's programs. Born July 6, 1919 in Taos, New Mexico, Phyllis Lucille was the daughter of Robert and Mary (Casio) Gentile. She graduated from Burbank High School in Burbank, CA. On September 6, 1941, she married Derrell "Sarge" Goddard. He preceded her in death in August 1981. Phyllis was a devoted wife and homemaker. For many years, she was a cook at Headstart. A terrific cook, Phyllis was known for her hat and doll cakes. Doll collecting was a favorite hobby. She was extremely hard working, and she would always think of others by doing anything for anyone. She dearly loved her family and enjoyed family gatherings. She especially enjoyed celebrating birthdays and Christmas. Survivors include a son, Danny (Cookie) Goddard of Phoenix, AZ; two daughters, Donna Cook and Sharon Gillis both of Mt. Pleasant, IA; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband; son-in-law, Ron Gillis; and a sister, Antoinette Torrez. Cemetery Details Forest Home Cemetery South Walnut Street Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641 Family will be present JUL 25. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com Memorial Service JUL 25. 11:00 AM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com
Tributes
"I recognize that hair style, she was the best ever. Where to start, she was always so kind to all she came in contact with & was always surprising us with a little something for our station at the shop. I still use her sour cream cookie receipt for my family & remember her telling me it was hard to get them frosted of any of the kids were around. I also remember her spaghetti sauce & receipts she gave me. She gave me her book she made for her family & if my memory serves me one of the secrets was cinnamon. I will always remember this special, sweet lady & the BLESSING she was to all who knew it."
"Angie Ross Rubel purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Phyllis Goddard."
"Tasha, Daniel, Donna and Sharon..... I know your loss is deep but please know that she loved her family unconditionally. I will always remember how sweet she was to me and that she would NOT share her spaghetti recipe with me! May God comfort all of you through this time. My thoughts and prayers for all the family on Saturday."
"Tena Cook lit a candle in memory of Phyllis Goddard"
"My sincere condolences to the family of Phyllis. Oh, how I loved her so! She was the light of my day being her nurse for the period I worked at Arbor Court. Every encounter I had with her she would leave me with that warmth that makes me fall in love with my job all over again. I'll miss seeing her room decorated for every holiday and the precision she had to always try to get me to let her sneak me chocolates. Joking with her to give me her best spaghetti recipe and how one day I was going to get out of these blue scrubs and stop letting her out fashion me. I'm so eternally grateful for the time I got to spend with such a beautiful person that extended within her family as well. I will carry her laugh with me forever. All my love."
"Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Phyllis Goddard."
"I will always remember fondly the warmth and support Phyllis and Sarge provided when we moved to Mt. Pleasant. What great people. Both are a testimony to what it means to be a standard for others. We'll miss Phyllis, but are happy that she is home with the Lord and in a better place. We'll be praying for the family this week and for Bradley as he preaches the funeral. RG and Wendy"
"Dear ones. Dave and I know your loss is profound. We understand the journey you are on, having been there ourselves. The death of one's Mother is something that can't be put into words.. Mom..the one who has been there for every birthday.. until now. God bless you and wrap HIS great LOVE and PEACE around you! Pam and Dave"
"Sharon Pitzer Hunter lit a candle in memory of Phyllis Goddard"
"A great lady always smiling."