Glenn Gary Goodell, 70, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away at his home on February 14, 2022.
Gary, the oldest of eight children was born on April 9, 1951 to his loving parents Franklin Irvin Goodell and Carale Campbell. He married his sweetheart Mary Louise Osborn on March 12, 1973 in El Paso, Texas. Together they raised their four children: Tina, Angela, Joshua, and Joseph.
Gary was a military man who was honored to have served his country as a proud member of the Army during the Vietnam War. After the Army he worked in the US Postal Service for 30 plus years. He had many hobbies he enjoyed but his favorites were oil painting, skiing, listening to classical music, participating in genealogy, studying the scriptures, traveling and most of all family gatherings.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He held many callings that he enjoyed such as serving as a Sunday school teacher, serving in the primary/nursery, serving as the executive secretary, and many more that he was honored to serve in. He had a strong testimony and love for the gospel.
Gary is survived by his wife Mary and their two children, Angela (Peter) Ortiz and Joshua Wayne Goodell, as well as his 6 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren that he loved and adored. He is also survived by his siblings Steve (Theresa), Frank, Chuck (Roni), and Rebecca (Gene) Larson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Carale Goodell, siblings, Robert Goodell, Boni Goodell, John Goodell, daughter, Tina Elizabeth Goodell, and son, Joseph Scott Goodell.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. located at the Spanish Peak ward building, 1552 East 750 South, Spanish Fork, Utah. Friends and family may attend a visitation from 11:00-11:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork Cemetery.
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Richard and Kathy Johnson says
February 18, 2022 at 5:31 pmGary was a great man and he will be missed. Gary and Mary are two of our very best friends. We love you both.
Cheri Gisburne says
February 20, 2022 at 1:06 amI worked with Gary at the Post Office. He was such a kind man and often talked about his sweetheart Mary. I’m better for knowing him.
Carolynn Jex says
February 24, 2022 at 8:26 pmOur Dear Mary,
Your family has been in our prayers for a very long time and your names on the Temple Prayer Roll.
It’s been heartbreaking to not be able to do more for you through this most difficult time.
Gary has always been a very special guy in our lives. He always made Lanie and I feel so welcome in your home when we came visiting.
It was so nice to have him set down and visit with us too.
I always admired his knowledge of the Gospel and the way he could give all of us more to think about by his comments in Sunday School class.
He will always hold a very special place in our hearts as do you.
We feel like we are kindred spirits and you know how much we love you!
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family!
Carolynn, James and Lanie Jex