MABLE GERALDINE "GERI" GOODAN

Goodan, Mable Geraldine "Geri", (1929-2013)

Mable Geraldine Quinalty- Goodan (nee Barnum) passed away peacefully on August 21, 2013 in Orange, CA surrounded by family. She was born February, 1929 in Augusta, Kansas; grew up in Wichita, Kansas; raised her family and worked at American Savings & Loan in San Jose, CA; and spent her last 20 years in Placentia, CA.

She loved to read, crochet, do crossword puzzles, dance, and listen to music. But her real passions were her family and genealogy. In retirement, Geri became an enthusiastic genealogist, spending many hours on her computer, in libraries, and cemeteries tracking down ancestors. She cherished spending time with her family both alive and dead! Even in later years when Parkinson's Disease slowed her down, she still made every effort to be at family events.

Geri was predeceased by parents Jesse and Mary Emma (nee Eichler) Barnum; husbands J.D. Quinalty and David Goodan; sister Maxine Smith; nephew Richard Hill; and son Michael Quinalty. Left behind are her daughter Trudiann; son Terry; nephew Bob; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a number of caring friends who mourn her passing and celebrate her life.

A glorious Celebration of Life was held September 7th at Hacienda Mobile Park in Placentia, her home for 18 years. Her cremated remains were lovingly placed beside predeceased son Michael at Bellevue Cemetery, Ontario, CA August 31st. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to her favorite charity, Parkinson's Disease Foundation www.pdf.org/.