Mary Geneal Goodman

Mary “Geneal” Smith Goodman, 91, died peacefully at home Aug 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband Paul Lincoln Goodman, daughter Mary Fern, as well as her 2nd husband G. Melvin Johnson. Survivors included Roland and Judy Goodman of Green Valley, Michael and Claudia Goodman of St Johns, Lincoln and Lorry Goodman of Gilbert, Gale and Teresa Goodman of Apache Junction, Robin and Don Cluff of Pima, Cindy and Bill Clites of Queen Creek, Kelly and Cheryl Goodman of Gilbert, and over 150 loving grandchildren and great grandchildren and her sister Barbara Pedersen from Bakersfield, CA. Geneal was born in Virden NM in 1921. Her life’s passion consisted of building a wonderful loving family. She served 2 missions for the LDS church and traveled extensively. She will be dearly missed. Viewing will be held from 6-8 pm Monday Aug 27 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral Services will be held Tues. Aug 28 at the Chandler East Stake Center, 21320 S Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ at 10 am. A Graveside service will be held in Taylor at 5pm at the Reed Hatch Memorial cemetery where Geneal will be placed beside her husband Paul.