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Lynn Goodell Obituary
Mr. Goodell died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi February 16, 1936, son of John William and Celestine Morrow Goodell. Lynn grew up in Texas where the family moved to in 1938. After completing high school, Lynn started college at North Texas State, but after a year or two he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1955. He served as a Metalsmith with the Pacific Submarine Rescue Fleet, and traveled the world on three different ships. Lynn has related many adventures from those years, including playing baseball for the U.S. Navy Pacific Submarine Fleet in Hawaii the last year of his service. Professional baseball teams visited Hawaii in their off-season to play against the Navy team. After his honorable discharge in 1959, he returned to college at Emporia State, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree and then later from the University of Kansas with a Master Degree in Public Administration. His Urban Renewal/Development career included positions with the cities of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Coffeyville, Kansas; and ultimately as Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development for Lawrence, Kansas for many years until his retirement in 2001. Upon retirement he was honored with a street being named for him – GOODELL COURT in east Lawrence.
His wife of 23 years, Marion Goodell, survives at the home. Other survivors include four sons, Bill, Eli, Bear and Sam; a step-son, Scott; a grandson, Clayton; sister, Lydia Williams, and brother, Wayne Goodell; four daughters-in law, Nancy, Brandi, Emily and Laura; and many nieces and nephews.
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Jim Buckley and Arlois McLay
December 28, 2021
Marion, We are so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, Arlois wasn´t feeling well and didn´t feel up to attending the memorial service but you were in our thoughts and prayers
Lee Cross and Family
December 27, 2021
Lynn Goodell and his family mean the world to me. His example, work ethic, and kindness can never be repaid. Lynn´s grace and mentorship can be seen in those who surround him. He will be missed. My sympathies, thoughts, and prayers.
Paul F. Bowen
December 23, 2021
My sympathy to the family and also friends who knew Lynn. His smile, his voice were two things I will always remember. He had a way of making people feel good about themselves which is a gift.
You could feel Lynn's passion and love for life and from the moment you met him. It was like being with an old friend.
Carl Guggisberg
December 15, 2021
My sympathy goes out the family in their loss. My best memories of Lynn is when he taught our Sunday School Class at First Baptist. Truly we have lost a good man. God Bless the family
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Bob & Patsy Moody
December 12, 2021
Lynn will be missed for his perpetual smile and positive attitude. He always felt as though all of the citizens of Lawrence were his employer and strived to make life better for each. We shall miss him.
Lorne Slan
December 12, 2021
Eli and Family ! You will be in my Prayers and may God be with all of You during this Time . My Deepest Sympathies.
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