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James Goodfellow Obituary
James F. Goodfellow
J1960 - 2021
OAKLAND, CA - James F. Goodfellow died July 12, 2021 at his home in Oakland, CA at the age of 60. He was a Badger High School graduate (1978).
He is survived by his mother, Maureen Goodfellow (Lake Geneva); his brother, Joseph Goodfellow (Appleton); his sisters: Margaret Torgerson and Marianne Goodfellow both of Lake Geneva and his brother, William Goodfellow (Sussex). He was preceded in death by his father, William Goodfellow and his brother, Thomas Goodfellow.
James was a graduate of Grinnell College in IA. He studied in Russia, was a Marshall Scholar where he received a Masters degree in Economics at Cambridge University, England. He went on to graduate from Yale Law School, receiving a Juris Prudence in Law.
Donations in his name may be made to the Big Brothers of America Program, in which he participated and believed in or Grinnell College in Iowa.
There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Francis de Sales Parish on September 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. on Main Street in Lake Geneva, WI at 10:30 a.m.
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Debbie Murphy (nee Hopton)
August 20, 2023
It's nearly two years since I learnt that James had died and I still feel so sad. He was a wonderful, larger than life character and had a huge influence on me. I was in Cambridge recently and so many of my memories include James e.g. punting on the Cam and him standing up and singing the Star Spangled Banner at the top of his voice.
Paul Donegan
March 20, 2023
I was a friend of James at Cambridge. I was very sad to hear of his passing away, and I know all of his friends have such good memories of him. I send deep condolences to all of his family. His family and friends are welcome to contact me on [email protected].
Steve Shanks
May 25, 2022
I know James was an Econ. and Russian Studies major, as well as a Marshall Scholar. I'd spot James occassionally on campus (Grinnell), usually in ARH. Very sorry and surprised to hear of his passing. Deepest condolences to his family.
Tyrone Everett Allen
November 18, 2021
This is a picture of me and my 3rd grade teacher Bridgett Hardy from Katherine Brennan School in New Haven Connecticut through the big brother and big sister program. She and Father Cohen introduced us and we have been brothers ever since.
Tyrone Everett Allen
November 15, 2021
This is my Big Brother..I apologize for being late. I love my big brother with all my heart. He helped me be a greater man and a honest man all my life and we have the greatest memories ever. 38 years .
Jennifer Rosenfeld
October 19, 2021
I knew Jim at Grinnell and was so sorry to hear of his passing. You are in my thoughts.
Jennifer Wilcoxen Rosenfeld
October 19, 2021
I knew Jim at Grinnell and was so sorry to hear of his passing.
Debbie Murphy
September 1, 2021
I knew James well when he was at King's College. I feel so sad that he has died. I have many happy memories and lovely photos. If any family members want to be in touch, please email me at [email protected].
Lucy Bates
September 1, 2021
I was a friend of James at Cambridge and we enjoyed a wonderful holiday to Greece together over Easter in 1984. My birthday that year was on Easter Sunday and I still have the beautiful ceramic tray and cups he bought for me in Monemvassia. Condolences to his family
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