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Mary Goodman Obituary

Goodman, Mary "Geneal" Smith
91, died Aug 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Lincoln Goodman, daughter Mary Fern, as well as her 2nd husband G. Melvin Johnson. Survivors included Roland (Judy), Michael (Claudia), Lincoln (Lorry), Gale (Teresa), Robin (Don) Cluff, Cindy (Bill) Clites, Kelly (Cheryl), and over 150 loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Geneal was born in Virden NM in 1921. Her life's passion consisted of building a loving family. She served 2 missions for the LDS church and traveled extensively. She will be dearly missed. Viewing will be from 6-8 pm Monday Aug 27 at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral Services will be Tues. Aug 28 at the Chandler East Stake Center, 21320 S Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ at 10 am. A graveside service will be held in Taylor at 5pm at the Reed Hatch Memorial cemetery where Geneal will be placed beside her husband Paul.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 26, 2012.

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mark samuelson

September 5, 2012

I just found out about sister goodmans passing. Oh how i loved serving in mexico with her. She was my favorite companion. I will so miss her. Icalled and left a message for her last week. May the Lord bless all of you. Your mother was an angel.

Irval Mortensen

August 28, 2012

Just heard and was saddened to learn of the death of cousin Geneal. Great lady, great posterity. Irval Mortensen expressing our love and sympathy of me, my family and Lyle Mortensen, Jay Mortensen and LaFaunda Curtis. We would like to keep in touch, my email, [email protected], phone 520-603-9082

Mac Matheson

August 27, 2012

I add my condolences. I was once Geneal's bishop and her husband was one of two Goodman (and good men) Counselors.

Corwin Goodman Family

August 27, 2012

We sure love you with all our hearts! You were our grandma, friend, wise counselor and best hug giver ever! We will miss you and we know we will be together again. Thank you for your love, your never judging ways, your patience, and always making us feel like we were the most important thing in the world when we were with you! Thank you for everything you gave to our lives, we would never be who we are without you.

Mom and many of her posterity

August 26, 2012

From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes

August 25, 2012

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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