Kenneth Gooden

Kenneth Gooden

Kenneth Gooden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Edina on Nov. 29, 2022.

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Kenneth E. Gooden, age 83, of Plymouth, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his first wife Verna L. Gooden, his parents Clyde and Dorothy Gooden, and five of his six siblings. He is survived by his daughter Beth English, son Keith (Susan) Gooden, grandson Jacob (Madeleine Kellogg) Gooden, granddaughter Madison Gooden, and brother Clyde (Marita) Gooden. He is also survived by his loving wife of nearly six years Jeanne M. Gooden, Jeanne's son Jeffrey (Sue) Kaeder, daughter Connie (Scott) Silva, and an additional nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Ken will be remembered for his many years of service to the Wesleyan Church and other Christian Ministries, his deep love of music, and as a chaplain in his senior years. A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm. Friday, December 9, 2022, Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Rd., Edina, MN 56435. Visitation 1 hour prior. Coffee reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Second Harvest Heartland, 7101 Winnetka Ave. North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428.

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