Steven Verne Goodman

Steven Verne Goodman obituary, El Cajon, CA

Steven Verne Goodman

Steven Goodman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by East County Mortuary & Cremation Service on Sep. 20, 2024.

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Steve Goodman who left us too soon on
September 15, 2024, at the age of 59. Steve was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 12, 1965.
Steve had a passion for music, the outdoors, and loved fishing and boating. He enjoyed
spending time with his daughter Dru and granddaughter Ella. Steve had a deep connection with
his pets and loved Vinny, Mishka, and Baby Bo. Steve will be remembered by his loved ones for
his wicked sense of humor and ability to bring laughter to any situation.
Steve spent the last several years with his significant other, Stephanie, and traveled to many places, of which Maui
was his absolute favorite. Despite his battle with lymphoma, Steve maintained his charismatic
personality.
Steve was survived by his mother Janice, daughter Dru, significant other Tim, her
mother Gwenn and granddaughter Ella, his significant other "Kumba" Steph and her son Dylan,
his brothers Larry and Jim, and nephew Oliver. Steve was preceded in death by his father
David, beloved brother Mark and sister Julie. His loved ones will be having a small celebration
of his life in his hometown, Chicago. Steve was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
We will always carry his memory in our hearts.

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