Phyllis Goodman Obituary

Anchorage resident Phyllis C. Goodman, 75, died Oct. 31, 2010, at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage.

A service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E St., with the Rosary at 12:30 p.m. and the public visitation at 2 p.m. Pallbearers are David Goodman Jr., Jessica Goodman and JulieAnn Goodman. Burial will be in Aberdeen, S.D.

Phyllis was born Aug. 18, 1935 in Aberdeen to Valdeman and Catherine Jacobson. She attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School in Aberdeen and graduated from Central High School in 1954.

In June 1956, she moved to Anchorage.

She worked in the License Department for the territory. She later worked for the Territorial Police. At that time, she met her future husband, Don Goodman. They were married in 1960 or 1961 and to that marriage they had one son, David Goodman.

Phyllis achieved her education attending evening classes, and she earned her real estate license. She worked part time with Century 21. She was affiliated with the Alaska State Troopers Fraternity. She advocated for and employed many of the residents of the Rescue Mission for the past 20 plus years.

She went back to school and became a paralegal and began working at the courthouse. She later became supervisor for the paralegals and worked for court judges.

Don and Phyllis were property investors in the city of Anchorage. At the time, it was a territorial city and they homesteaded acreage, which Phyllis still owns.

Her family wrote: "Phyllis will be remembered as a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was always willing to help others in need. Thank you to all her friends who meant to much so her."

Phyllis was diagnosed in 1993 with breast cancer and had been a survivor for 17 years.

Phyllis is survived by her son, David and his wife, Karen; grandchildren, David Goodman,Jr., Jessica Goodman and JulieAnn Goodman all of Anchorage; her sister, Jeanette (Gene) Kline of Aberdeen; brother, Ronald C. Jacobson of Aberdeen; sister-in-law, Sheryl Jacobson of Redfield, S.D.; and several nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Goodman; parents, Valdeman and Catherine Jacobson; and brother, Valdeman Jacobson Jr.; and a niece and great-nephew.

Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel; www.janssenfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Julie Johnson

November 16, 2010

Phyllis had the gift of extending friendship, even when the relationship started from business. I always looked forward to talking with her, hearing her laugh and seeing her infectious smile with the twinkle in her eye. I knew her for a short three years but she left me with a lifetime of memories and a fondness for her that makes me smile. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed.

Steve Lardy

November 12, 2010

My heart is deeply saddened to hear of Phyllis passing away. I count myself fortunate to have known her and will always remember the kindness and wonderful conversations she shared with me. I will miss her very much.

Roy Johnson

November 9, 2010

I knew Phyllis through here son David. She was a great person. Very driven. She would do anything for her family and friends and almost always found the good in all situations. I found her to be intelligent and introspective and a real pleasure to talk to. We had many nice and intersting conversations. I will miss her.

david goodman

November 7, 2010

I would like to thank everybody for sharing their experiences they had with my mother, she really enjoyed her memories of days at the court house and how fortunate she was to be surrounded by such wonderful people. My mother was very unique, on one hand she was stern and to the point and on other hand she was loving, giving and full of laughter. Everyday I wake up I realize how much we all lost.
Her loving son David Goodman

November 6, 2010

Phyllis "the mechanic" my husband called her - not much that she couldn't or wouldn't do. I loved working with her; she had such an infectious laugh and could brighten the dampest day. David - you were her heart and sole, She will be missed.
Jo Ann & Ralph Mingo

Bob Robertson

November 4, 2010

Phyllis and I both started with the department about the same time as Radio Dispatcher/Clerks.She was an out-going person with a wonderful personality. The rest of us were cheered by her presence.

November 4, 2010

Phyliss was a friend to all.
Nora Inman, former co-worker.

Pat Wellington

November 4, 2010

As a young State Police Officer In Anchorage I will always remember the help that Phillis provided us a dispatcher she was great.

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