Edna B. Goodman Obituary (1918

Edna B. Goodman, age 97, of Menomonie, WI passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Comforts of Home Memory Care of Menomonie, with family by her side. She was born December 6, 1918 in the Town of Arthur, Chippewa Co. WI to Rolla and Nancy (Barlow) Bell. Edna married Matt Goodman on August 12, 1939 in Chippewa Falls. After their marriage they farmed in Drywood for a time and started their family. They lived in Bruce, Menomonie and later settled on a small farm south of Knapp. Edna was a wonderful cook and belonged to the Menomonie and Knapp Homemakers Clubs. Her interests included ceramics, gardening, growing flowers and bird watching. Spending time with family and friends was an important part of her life. Edna and Matt enjoyed traveling to Europe, Africa, Hawaii and Mexico, and many fishing trips to Canada. Edna is survived by her daughters, Linda (Jay) Wagner of Menomonie, Judy (Peter) Binder of Hayward, and Nancy (Al) Finder of Menomonie; grandchildren, Donna (Pat) McConnell of Hayward, Peter (Nancy) Hillman of Mt. Juliet, TN, and Lora Wagner of Waseca, MN; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matt; her parents; brothers, Amiel Bell and Vernon Bell; sisters, Evelyn Finses and Velma Kane. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 (noon) on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with Pastor Brad Peterson officiating. There will be visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in the Town of Stanton, Dunn Co. WI. The family would like to thank Dr. Carrie Nelson for the many years of care she provided and also to the staff at Comforts of Home Memory Care for their compassion and kindness.