John Arthur Goodell, 85, entered into rest on March 4, 2016 in Manteca.
John was born to Horace R. and Mamie L. Goodell in Seminole, Oklahoma on December 17, 1930.
   John is preceded in death by his parents, his two children, Deborah McCoy of  Manteca, his son, Dennis of Rhode Island and his brother Leon Newton of Valley Springs.
   John is survived by his wife, Geri, daughters Kim Peifer (Gary) of Lodi, Mary Moniz (Ruben) of Oakley, granddaughters Cindy Frasca (Andrew), Kayla Dickson, brother Robert (Earlene) of Stockton and many nieces and nephews.
   John was most happy when traveling with Geri in their motorhome, he especially enjoyed fishing for steelhead in Oregon.
   A family memorial/
celebration of life is being planned for a later date.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Saturday, March 12, 2016