Verne Victoria Goodman

Bend, Oregon Verne Victoria Goodman Grandma Good passed in peace on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Bend, Oregon. She was 90 years, 7 months and 2 days old. 2 Corinthians 5 Verne was born on March 13, 1925 in Hemet California to Essie Ione Burden Truan and William Joseph Truan Sr. Verne was one of 11 children, 9 sisters and 2 brothers. Dorothy, William Bill, Pauline, Irine, Frederic Fritz, Vera, Eunice, Betty Jane, Delores, and Joan. After growing up in Long Beach, California Verne married James Jimmie Wilburn Goodman during wartime. Married for 50 years, Verne and Jimmie raised 3 children James Jim, Greg, and Victoria Vickie in Victorville, California. The family later moved to a lovely home in the seaside community of San Clemente, California. Here Verne attended Beauty College and became an owner and operator of Touch of Beauty College in Mission Viejo, California. Where she lead thousands of students onto successful careers in Cosmetology. After retiring Verne and Jimmie moved to Burney Falls, California, Brookings, Oregon and Bend, Oregon, in search of the perfect retirement location. Verne was a gifted artist who enjoyed painting and quilting, she had an amazing talent for color and a flair for adding sparkle to her work. She loved reading and listening to music, some of her favorites were Tom Jones, Andy Williams, Neil Diamond, Mario Lanza and of course Josh Groban. She hosted wonderful holiday celebrations preparing good food and creating fond memories. Verne is preceded in death by her mother, father, all 10 of her siblings, her husband of 50 years James W Goodman, her son James W Goodman Jr, and her son Greg F Goodman. Verne is survived by her daughter Victoria (Wayne) Baker of Brookings, Oregon, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews Verne will be laid to rest alongside her husband in Victor Valley Memorial Park followed by a Celebration of her Life at a later date. The family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff at the Cobblestone House in Bend, Oregon for their attentiveness and care during her time there. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital Funeral Home: Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home New 105 NW Irving Ave Bend, OR US 97701

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Verne Victoria Goodman

March 13, 1925 - October 15, 2015