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James Goode Obituary
June 11, 1929 - September 27, 2025
A Journey of A Love Remembered.
Jim Goode (Honorable James C. Goode).
1929-2025.
He was a gentlemen and a scholar.
In the quite moments of memory, family, friends and his wife made up the fabric of his life.
He was kind and thoughtful and a beautiful human being. To his grandchildren he was known as "Wrinkle Free."
He could capture the English language and keep a audience suspended with his storytelling.
He was respected and admired by his colleagues. He tried over 200 cases before taking over the bench. He continued practicing mediations and arbitration till the age of 91.
His wife and the love of his life were married 75 years and she was his constant companion. No one delighted him more than his two daughters Barbie and Lindy. They gave him joy and laughter, he proudly wore his favorite T-shirt "You don't scare me I have two daughters."
He lived his life through his faith and he inspired others to do the same.
He will be forever remembered as a example of the best of humanity.
They started out as one and became two but will always be Jim and Nancy.
He is buried next to his son Jimmy at Willamette Memorial Park.
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Liz Carle
Yesterday
Jim Goode and his beautiful wife, Nancy, were so kind and welcoming to me as I reached out for support on my professional path. They ended up as my friends, which, I expect, was a common story in their lives. Jim was smart, generous, and lived with love as his guide. I felt it. I´m so glad I knew him.
Joy Henkle
October 11, 2025
Jim was the best of humanity. He was smart, thoughtful, loving, and funny. His brain was top-notch to the end. He and his wife, Nancy, will forever be honored by the legacy they leave in the establishment of Chamberlin House Inc (CHI). CHI is an organization that provides housing and services for folks with intellectual and physical disabilities. Rest easy, Jim. Your work on this earth is complete. Sending love to you and your beautiful bride.
Cliff Martin
October 11, 2025
Beautiful Obituary! Thank you!
For the last year, Jim was my neighbor, just two doors down. At the encouragement of his wife Nancy, I stopped by to for a delightful visit with Jim about five weeks before he left us. Bright, sharp, with a brilliant memory, he shared recollections from his long career in Albany. We shared memories of mutual friends and acquaintances, even stretching to Newport where I live most of my adult life. I was treated to a unique view of my own father ... before Jim rose to the Bench, he had been my father's personal attorney. We shared many common memories, and I am so very happy that I took up Nancy's invitation to "stop by and see Jim."
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