Leola A Goodwin

Farnhamville - Leola A Goodwin, 80, passed away April 15, 2023, surrounded by her husband and children at Joanns Hospice House in Bonita Springs, Florida. Memorial services will be 12:00 PM Noon Friday May 5, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie with Pastor Jim Davis and Lay Minister Beth Carlon officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Friday May 5, until service time. A private family burial will take place in Reading Township Cemetery, Farnhamville. Palmer Funeral Home Gowrie is in charge of arrangements. Leola is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Dennis; three children, Matt Goodwin, Jenny (Mike) Conrad, and Aimee Jackson; seven grandchildren, Murphy (Blake) Grotewold, Conner Conrad, Keegan Goodwin, Morgan (Trevor) Larson, Delaney Conrad, Lauren Jackson, and Mason Goodwin; one great grandchild, Blake Larson; two siblings, Jeanne Mericle and David Crotts. She is preceded in death by her parents and six brothers: Jerry, Tommy, Dennis, Darrell, Dale, and Donnie. Leola was born on February 17, 1943, in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Ora and Odile (Hogan) Crotts. She attended St. Edmonds Catholic School. On November 28th, 1966, she was united in marriage to Dennis Goodwin in Omaha, Nebraska. Leola greatly enjoyed her job as a homemaker and was also the full-time babysitter of her seven grandchildren. In every phase of her life, family was her priority. Her hobbies included puzzles, board games, card games, and shopping. She loved spending time with her family and friends. People gravitated towards her carefree attitude and ability to laugh at herself, she was the focal point of every gathering. Leolas favorite thing was traveling south in the winter with her husband, where she much preferred the warm weather. Her husband ensured she would continue the tradition of traveling even as her Alzheimers progressed, a testament to his unconditional love for her. Memorials may be left to the family or consider a donation to the Alzheimers Association.