Olive Sophia Nelson




Leslie Osman Goodman was born March 26, 1904, in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, and died January 17, 1960, in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD, at age 55. Buried in Bear Butte Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., SD. He is the son of Jesse Monroe Goodman of Northboro, Page Co., IA, and Alice Mae Speakman of Northboro, Page Co., IA. Jessie is buried in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix Co., SD. A Goodman Infant (1912 - 1912) is also buried there. Emmett Alonzo Goodman is buried in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., SD.

Olive Sophia Nelson was born March 8, 1910, in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD, and died September 7, 2010, in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA, at age 100. Buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. She is the daughter of Clarence Cornelius Nelson of Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and Edith Christina Larson of the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

Leslie Osman Goodman and Olive Sophia Nelson were married on June 24, 1936, in Chamberlain, Brule Co., SD.

Leslie Osman Goodman and Olive Sophia (Nelson) Goodman had four children:

  1. Darril Eugene Goodman: Born September 25, 1937, in Geddes, Charles Mix Co., SD; Died October 23, 2012, at Gila Regional Hospital, Silver City, Grant Co., NM (age 75). Buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Lordsburg, Hidalgo Co., NM. Married (1) December 25, 1960, in Socorro Co., NM, to Alma Nadine Taylor; Born June 4, 1936, in Quemado, Catron Co., NM; Died November 13, 1995, in Lordsburg, Hidalgo Co., NM (age 59). Buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Lordsburg, Hidalgo Co., NM. Married (2) November 21, 1998, in Unknown, to Edna Ruth (Robertson) (Hix) (Owens) Green: Born August 18, 1934, in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO; Died October 3, 2002, at Gila Regional Medical Center, Silver City, Grant Co., NM (age 68). Buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Deming, Luna Co., NM. Married (3) Unknown, to Sarah Kamalangoneb Unknown: Born Unknown.
  2. Marjorie Vonita Goodman: Born October 30, 1939, in Iona Twp., Lyman Co., SD; Died June 22, 1943, in Rochester, MN (age 3). Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hot Springs, Fall River Co., SD.
  3. Vonita Darlene "Vonnie" Goodman: Born August 17, 1945, in Sturgis, Meade Co., SD. Married November 23, 1967, in Unknown, to Thomas Lyle "Tom"  Davidson: Born May 13, 1933, in Unknown. Lived in Austin, TX.
  4. Velma Leona Goodman: Born August 2, 1946, in Sturgis, Meade Co., SD. Married to Clyde Buford Fraley: Born January 20, 1943, in Elliott Co., KY. Lived in Ferndale, WA.

After Leslie Osman Goodman died, Olive Sophia (Nelson) Goodman married LeRoy Lloyd Lull.

LeRoy Lloyd Lull was born January 4, 1901, in Albion, Manchester Pct., Boone Co., NE, and died on June 12, 1983, in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ, at age 82. Buried in Beulah Cemetery, Beulah, Crook Co., WY. He is the son of Herman A. Lull of Wisconsin, and Mary A. Unknown of Nebraska. Please note: The Lull family came to the USA about 1622, and can be traced back many centuries before that. Please visit this site for more information: http://robinlull.com/garylull/GARYALLENLULLSITE.html

Leroy Lloyd Lull was first married to Francis May.

Francis May was born July 3, 1903, in Rich Hill, Livingston Co., MO, and died August 3, 1962, in Belle Forche, Meade Co. SD, at age 59. Buried in Beulah Cemetery, Beulah, Crook Co., WY. She is the daughter of Roy May of Missouri, and Emma (Unknown) Circle of Missouri.

Leroy Lloyd Lull and Francis May were married about 1926 in Unknown.

Leroy Lloyd Lull and Francis (May) Lull had one child:

  1. Martin V. Lull: Born February 17, 1930, in Jenkins Twp., Crook Co., WY: Died June 15, 2000, in Homelake, Rio Grande Co., CO (age 70). Married to Elizabeth M. "Betty" Kelling: Born February 2, 1931, in Iowa; Died June 12, 1991, in Monte Vista, Rio Grande Co., CO (age 60). Betty was a Registered Nurse.

LeRoy Lloyd Lull and Olive Sophia (Nelson) Goodman were married April 25, 1963, in Tonasket, Okanogan Co., WA.

LeRoy Lloyd Lull and Olive Sophia (Nelson) (Goodman) Lull had no children.

Following the death of LeRoy Lloyd Lull, Olive Sophia (Nelson) (Goodman) Lull married Fredrick Leonard "Fred" Dirks.

Fredrick Leonard "Fred" Dirks was born December 1, 1913, in Hancock Twp., Bon Homme Co., SD, and died January 30, 2001, in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ, at age 87. Buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. He is the son of Benjamin F. "Ben" Dirks of South Dakota and Anna Schmidt of South Dakota.

Fredrick Leonard "Fred" Dirks and Olive Sophia (Nelson) (Goodman) Lull were married September 3, 1988, in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ.

Fredrick Leonard "Fred" Dirks and Olive Sophia (Nelson) (Goodman) (Lull) Dirks had no children.




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Leslie Osman Goodman is buried in Bear Butte Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., SD. Olive is not buried there. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


   

LeRoy Lloyd Lull and Francis (May) Lull are buried in Beulah Cemetery, Beulah, Crook Co., WY. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.


Fredrick Leonard "Fred" Dirks and Olive Sophia (Nelson) (Goodman) (Lull) Dirks are buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


Darril Eugene Goodman is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Lordsburg, Hidalgo Co., NM. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1900 shows Herman Lull (age 23) born June 1877 in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a Farmer renting his farm and is living in Manchester Pct., Boone Co., NE. Living with him is his wife of 2 years, Mary A. Lull (age 19) born October 1880 in Nebraska to Wisconsin and Massachusetts-born parents.

LeRoy Lloyd Lull was born January 4, 1901, in Albion, Manchester Pct., Boone Co., NE.

Leslie Osman Goodman was born March 26, 1904, in Lyons, Burt Co., ND.

Olive Sophia Nelson was born March 8, 1910, in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 3, 1910, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 31) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents is a general farmer owning his farm in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD and has been married 10 years. Living with him is his wife, Edith C. Nelson (age 27) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, and has all five of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his children: Myrtle C. Nelson (age 8) born in Illinois; Hazel M. Nelson (age 7) born in Illinois; Paul E. Nelson (age 5) born in Illinois; Fern E. Nelson (age 2) born in South Dakota; and Olive S. Nelson (age 1/12) born in South Dakota.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows John J. Goodman, Jr. (age 31) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Maine-born parents is an unmarried General Farm Farmer renting his farm in Goose Lake Twp., Charles Mix Co., SD. Living with him is his married brother, Jessie M. Goodman (age 29) born in Nebraska to Indiana-born parents, who is a General Farm Laborer. Also living there is his married sister-in-law of six years, Alice Goodman (age 25) born in Iowa to Illinois and Iowa-born parents, with both of the children born to her still alive.

Fredrick Leonard "Fred" Dirks was born December 1, 1913, in Hancock Twp., Bon Homme Co., SD.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 41) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm and living in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him is his wife Edith C. Nelson (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents. Living with them are their nine unmarried children, born to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents: Myrtle K. Nelson (age 18) born in Illinois who is a Rural School Teacher; Hazel M. Nelson (age 17) born in Illinois; Paul E. Nelson (age 14) born in Illinois; Fern E. R. Nelson (age 12) born in South Dakota; Laurel V. Nelson (age 9) born in South Dakota; Walter R. Nelson (age 4-7/12) born in South Dakota; Violet T. Nelson (age 1-7/12) born in South Dakota; and Norman N. Nelson (age 1/12) born in South Dakota. Clarence C. Nelson was the census enumerator.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 5, 1920, shows Jesse M. Goodman (age 39) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Maine-born parents is a General Farm Farmer renting his farm in Jackson Twp., Charles Mix Co., SD. Living with him is his wife, Alice P. Goodman (age 34) born in Iowa to Illinois and Iowa-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born to Nebraska and Iowa-born parents: Leslie O. Goodman (age 15) born in Nebraska; Elonora B. Goodman (age 12) born in Iowa; and Emmett A. Goodman (age 7) born in South Dakota. An unmarried Farm Laborer also boards in the household.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 20, 1920, shows Herman Lull (age 42) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Albion City, Manchester Pct., Boone Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Mary A. Lull (age 39) born in Nebraska to Massachusetts and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born to Wisconsin and Nebraska-born parents: Lloyd L. Lull (age 19) born in Nebraska, a Farm Laborer At Home;  Vera D. Lull (age 10) born in Nebraska; and Doris G. Lull (age 3-10/12) born in Wyoming.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Ben F. Dirks (age 34) born in South Dakota to Russian-born parents is a General Farm Farmer renting his farm and is living in Hancock Twp., Bon Homme Co., SD. Living with him is his wife, Anna Dirks (age 32) born in South Dakota to Russian-born parents. Also living there: his adopted daughter, Bertha Dirks (age 8) born in Kansas to Kansas and United States-born parents; his son, Fredrick Dirks (age 6) born in South Dakota to South Dakota-born parents; and his son, Marion Dirks (age 6/12) born in South Dakota to South Dakota-born parents.

Paul Emil Nelson and Elnora B. Goodman were married January 26, 1929, in Tripp Co., SD.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 51) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 21 is a Farmer owning his own farm and living in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him is his wife Edith C. Nelson (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 17. Living with them are six of their children, all unmarried and born in South Dakota to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents: Fern E. R. Nelson (age 22) who is a Rural School Teacher; Olive S. Nelson (age 20) who is a Rural School Teacher; Laurel V. Nelson (age 18); Walter R. Nelson (age 14); Violet T. Nelson (age 11); and Norman N. Nelson (age 10). Clarence C. Nelson was the census enumerator.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1930, shows Jesse M. Goodman (age 49) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Maine-born parents and first married at age 22 is a General Farm Farmer renting his farm in Jackson Twp., Charles Mix Co., SD. Living with him is his wife, Alice Goodman (age 44) born in Iowa to Ohio and Iowa-born parents and first married at age 18. Also living there are his two unmarried sons, both born to Nebraska and Iowa-born parents: Leslie Goodman (age 26) born in Nebraska, a Farm Laborer; and Emmett Goodman (age 17) born in South Dakota.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1930, shows Leroy L. Lull (age 29) born in Nebraska to Wisconsin and Nebraska-born parents, and first married at age 25, is a Grain and Stock Farmer who rents his farm, and is living in Jenkins Twp., Crook Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife, Francis Lull (age 27) born in Missouri to Missouri-born parents, and first married at age 23; and his son, Martin V. Lull (age 2/12) born to Wyoming to Nebraska and Missouri-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows Ben F. Dirks (age 44) born in South Dakota to Russian-born parents and first married at age 23 is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm and is living in Hancock Twp., Bon Homme Co., SD. Living with him is his wife, Anna Dirks (age 42) born in South Dakota to Russian-born parents and first married at age 20. Also living there: his adopted daughter, Bertha Dirks (age 18) born in Kansas to United States-born parents, who is unmarried and absent; his son, Fredrick Dirks (age 15) born in South Dakota to South Dakota-born parents; his son, Marion Dirks (age 10) born in South Dakota to South Dakota-born parents; his son, Herbert Dirks (age 7) born in South Dakota to South Dakota-born parents; his daughter, Ruby Dirks (age 3) born in South Dakota to South Dakota-born parents; and his unmarried sister-in-law, Lena Schmidt (age 36) born in South Dakota to South Dakota and Russian-born parents, who is a Christian Church Clergyman.


Olive Sophia Nelson, 1931, South Dakota.


Leslie Osman Goodman and Olive Sophia Nelson were married June 24, 1936, in Chamberlain, Brule Co., SD.


Leslie Osman Goodman and Olive Sophia Nelson Marriage Record.


The Times-Advocate, Gregory, Gregory Co., SD, June, 1936

NELSON - GOODMAN WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Olive S. Nelson to Leslie O. Goodman occurred

in Chamberlain on June 24, Justice of the Peace Laughlin officiating. The happy couple were attended by Miss Violet Nelson and Norman Nelson, sister and brother of the bride. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Nelson of Dixon. She is a graduate of the Gregory high school and has also attended the Northern Normal School at Aberdeen. She has been an efficient rural school teacher in Gregory and Charles Mix counties. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Goodman of Geddes. He is a graduate of the Geddes high school and has been employed as a teacher. For the summer the newlyweds are making their home on a farm near Platte, South Dakota.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1940, shows Leslie O. Goodman (age 36) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in Charles Mix Co., SD, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Farmer of a Farm who rents his farm worth $800 and is living in Iona Twp., Lyman Co., SD. Living with him are: his wife, Olive S. Goodman (age 30) born in South Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in Charles Mix Co., SD, and with 1 year of College; his son, Darril E. Goodman (age 2) born in South Dakota; and his daughter, Marjorie V. Goodman (age 5/12) born in South Dakota.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1940, shows Alice Goodman (age 54) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in South Dakota, and with 8 years of School, is a widowed Head of Household, and is renting her home for $6/month, and is living in Platte, Platte Twp., Charles Mix Co., SD. Living with her is her unmarried son, Emmit Goodman (age 27) born in South Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in South Dakota, and with 8 years of School, a Laborer on a W. P. A. Dam Project.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1940, shows Le Roy Lull (age 39) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in Crook Co., WY, and with 1 year of College, is a married Truck Driver for the U. S. Mail, and who owns his home worth $600 is living in the Town of Sundance, Crook Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife, Frances Lull (age 37) born in Missouri, and 5 years ago was living in Crook Co., WY, and with 8 years of School, a Clerk at a Bakery; and his son, Martin Lull (age 10) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in Crook Co., WY, and with 2 years of School.

Marjorie Volita Goodman died June 22, 1943, in Rochester, MN (age 3). Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hot Springs, Fall River Co., SD.


The Rapids City Journal, Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD, Saturday, June 26, 1943

Rites For Girl Held  At Springs

Hot Springs, June 26 - Services were held in the Benson and Joyce Funeral home Thursday afternoon for Marjorie Vonita Goodman, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Goodman of Iona, who died Tuesday in Rochester, Minn. Surviving are her parents and brother; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Nelson, Hot Springs, and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Alice Goodman, Sturgis. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.


The 1945 South Dakota State Census  U. S. Census taken in 1945 shows Leslie Goodman (age 41) born in Nebraska to Nebraska and Iowa-born parents, and married in 1936 to a Nelson, is a Farmer renting his farm, and with 4 years of High School, is living in Townships 6 - 7, P. O. Box Sturgis, Meade Co., SD.

The 1945 South Dakota State Census  U. S. Census taken in 1945 shows Olive Goodman (age 35) born in South Dakota Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents, and married in 1936, is a Housewife with Teachers College education, and is living in Townships 6 - 7, P. O. Box Sturgis, Meade Co., SD.

   


The Rapids City Journal, Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD, Monday, February 6, 1950

Sturgis Youth Loses Eye

Twelve-year-old Darrill Goodman of Sturgis was discharged from St. John hospital today, following the removal of his left eye, injured when accidentally shot by a playmate in Sturgis Thursday. The eye of the seventh grade student was pierced by a BB as he and his companion shot at a basketball with an air rifle. The youth was standing near his friend, Albert Daane when the pellet ricocheted. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.  Leslie Goodman of Sturgis.


The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1950, shows Leslie Goodman (age 46) born in Nebraska to United States-born parents, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Edgerman at a Saw Mill, and is living in 1031 Deadwood, City of Sturgis, Meade Co., SD. Living with him are: his wife, Olive S. Goodman (age 40) born in South Dakota; his son, Darril Goodman (age 12) born in South Dakota; his daughter, Vonita Goodman (age 4) born in South Dakota; and his daughter, Velma Goodman (age 3) born in South Dakota.


The Leslie and Olive Goodman family - Sturgis, SD - 1954


Leslie Osman Goodman died January 17, 1960, at a Rapid City hospital, Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD, at age 55. Buried in Bear Butte Cemetery, Meade Co., SD.


The Rapids City Journal, Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD, Monday, January 18, 1960

Leslie Goodman Funeral Is Set

STURGIS - Last rites are to be held here Thursday for Leslie Goodman, sawmill employe who died suddenly at a Rapid City hospital on Sunday. The 2 p.m. services are set at the Anderson - Stingley Funeral Chapel with John Beth officiating. Burial will be in Bear Butte Cemetery. Goodman was born March 26, 1904, at Lyons, Neb. He moved to Iowa with his parents at the age of two and then to Geddes in 1910. He attended school there and on June 24, 1936 was married to the former Olive Nelson. The couple farmed near Platte and then moved to a farm near Iona for five years. They made their home in Sturgis in 1942 and for the past 1 years Goodman had been employed at the J. U. Dickson sawmill. Survivors include his wife, a son, Darril, in New Mexico; two daughters, Zonita and Velma, both of Sturgis; his mother, Mrs. Alice Goodman, Sturgis; a sister, Mrs. Paul Nelson, Lincoln, Neb., and a brother, Emmet, Sturgis.


Following the death of Leslie Osman Goodman, Olive Sophia (Nelson) Goodman married LeRoy Lull on April 25, 1963, in Tonasket, WA.

LeRoy Lloyd Lull died on June 12, 1983, in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ, at age 82. Buried in Beulah Cemetery, Beulah, Crook Co., WY.


The Rapids City Journal, Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD, Tuesday, June 14, 1983

Leroy L. Lull

STURGIS - Services for Leroy L. Lull, 82, who died Sunday at Yuma, Ariz., will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Doyle Copeland and David Leonhardt will officiate. Burial will be in the Beulah, Wyo., cemetery. Lull was born Jan. 4, 1901, at Albion, Neb., to Herman and Mary Lull. He lived for many years in the Crook County, Wyo., area where he carried the mail and ranched. He married Frances May in 1927 at Golden, Colo. She died in 1962. He moved to California in 1952 and returned to Wyoming in 1963 to live near Beulah. He married Olive Goodman in 1963 in Washington. The past 10 years they lived mainly in Yuma. Surviving are his wife Olive of Yuma; three sons, Martin of Del Norte, Colo., Leonard of Vale and Duane of Casper, Wyo.; one daughter, Alice Conroy of Ventura, Calif.; three stepchildren, Darrill Goodman of Lordsburg, N.M., Vonita Davidson of Carson, Wash., and Velma Fraley of Pateros, Wash.; two sisters, Doris Wagner of Grants Pass, Ore., and Vera Millar of Cave Junction, Ore., 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife and two sons.


Fredrick Leonard "Fred" Dirks and Olive Sophia (Nelson) (Goodman) Lull were married September 3, 1988, in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ.

Fredrick Leonard "Fred" Dirks died January 30, 2001, in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ, at age 87. Buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.


The Columbian, Vancouver, WA, February 8, 2001

Yuma, Ariz.

Fred Leonard Dirks, 87, died Jan. 30, 2001, in Yuma, where he resided in winter. He spent the past 12 summers in the Vancouver area. Mr. Dirks was born Dec. 1, 1913, in South Dakota. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Olive, at home; two stepdaughters, Vonita Davidson of Portland and Velma Fraley of Ferndale, Wash.; one stepson, Darril Goodman of Lordsburg, N.M.; one brother, Herbert Dirks of Warden, Wash.; and two sisters, Charlotte Jarman of Peever, S. D., and Bertha McLean of Redondo Beach, Calif. The casket will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Friday. A funeral will begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.


Olive Dirks at age 92, at home in Yuma, AZ, March 28, 2002.


Leigh Larson visited cousin Olive on March 28, 2002.


Olive Sophia (Nelson) (Goodman) (Lull) Dirks died September 7, 2010, in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA, at age 100. Buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.


The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA, September 8, 2010

Olive S. Dirks

Olive S. Dirks, 100, passed away at her home in Ferndale, WA, on Sept. 7, 2010. Services will be held in Vancouver, WA. Local arrangements are by Moles Family Funeral Homes - Ferndale.


The Yuma Sun, Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ, September 11, 2010

Olive S. Dirks (1910-2010)

Olive S. Dirks, 100, a former resident of Yuma, died Sept. 7, 2010, in Ferndale, Wash. She was born March 8, 1910, in Dixon, S.D., and was a teacher. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in Vancouver, Wash.


The Black Hills Pioneer, Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Olive S. (Goodman: Lull) Dirks, 100

Olive S. (Goodman: Lull) Dirks, 100, a former resident of Sturgis, died Sept. 7, 2010, in Ferndale, Wash. She was born March 8, 1910, in Dixon, S.D., and was an educator in the Sturgis area for many years. She is survived by her daughters Velma Fraley of Ferndale, WA; Vonita Davidson of Portland, OR and Son Darril Goodman, Sr. of Yuma, AZ and 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, WA.  360-892-6060.


Ellis Green and Edna Ruth Owens were married April 8, 1971, in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO.

Darril Eugene Goodman died October 23, 2012, at Gila Regional Hospital, Silver City, Grant Co., NM, at age 75. Buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Lordsburg, Hidalgo Co., NM.


The Grant County Beat, Grant Co., NM, November 9, 2012

Darril E Goodman 75 of Lordsburg

Darril E Goodman 75 of Lordsburg, NM passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23 2012 at Gila Regional Hospital in Silver City. A Visitation will be held at Lordsburg Funeral Home on Saturday Nov. 3, 2012 at 11:00 to 1:30pm. A Graveside Service will be at 2:00 pm at Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Goodman was born in Geddes, South Dakota to Olive and Leslie Goodman September 9, 1937. Darril was a highly educated man receiving a Masters in Petroleum Engineering from New Mexico Tech and his masters in teaching from Western University. Darril was a teacher at Lordsburg High School from 1966-1988 Teaching Math &Science. He also coached Little League to high school sports. Darril believed that his success was only measured by the successes of his students. Darril is preceded in death by his parents and sister Marjorie. His two Wives Nadine (Taylor) Goodman and Ruth (Green) Goodman. Darril is survived by his three sons Leslie, Darril II, and Emmett. Their spouses Sandra and LaWanda, 6 grand kids & 6 great grand Kids. His sisters Vanita Davidson and Velma Fraley and his wife Sarah (Kamalang'ombe) Goodman. Bright/Lordsburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, “Traditional Services and Care for your family and friends”, 408 Main Street, Lordsburg, New Mexico 88045 575-542-9444


ALSO, WAS MARRIED TO SARAH KAMALANG'ONBE GOODMAN.

IN MEMORY
OCT 25 2012
DARIL EUGENE GOODMAN
YOU ARE MISSED BY ALL YOUR LOVED ONES.
NOW THAT YOU PERCEIVE WHAT YOU COULD NOT WHILE HERE, I AM GRATEFUL YOU CAME INTO MY LIFE. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE! SOMEDAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER.
YOUR LOVING WIFE,
SARAH K. GOODMAN.

AN ARTICLE IN THE HIDALGO HERALD IN 2014 

 

Edna Ruth (Robertson) (Hix) (Owens) (Green) Goodman died October 3, 2002, at Gila Regional Medical Center, Silver City, Grant Co., NM, at age 68. Buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Deming, Luna Co., NM.


2002

Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 7 2002 - Edna "Ruth" Goodman, 68, Lordsburg, New Mexico, died Thursday, October 3, 2002, at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico. Graveside services at Mountain View Cemetery, Deming, New Mexico, will follow the funeral services at the Assembly of God Church. She was born August 18, 1934, in Warrensburg, to Henry and Edna Hall Robertson. She moved to Lordsburg in 1979 from Missouri and was a homemaker and had also worked as a cashier for E. J. Short Company. She is survived by her husband, Darril E. Goodman, Sr. of Lordsburg; one sister, Fay Deardorff of Warrensburg; eight children, Donald Hix and wife Gloria, Benton, Keith Hix and wife Sherry, Merriam, Kansas, Kenneth Hix and wife Michelle, Independence, William David Hix and wife Lydia, Silver City, Janice Wood and husband Ralph Bayard, Annamarie Ramirez and husband Manuel, Lordsburg, Mary Pantoja and husband Ruben, Casa Grande, Arizona, and Jeanni Hall and husband Kevin, Silver City; three stepchildren, Leslie Goodman and wife Sandra, Lordsburg, Darril Goodman, Jr. and wife LaWanda, Phoenix, Arizona, and Emmitt Goodman, Lordsburg; 31 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.


2002

GOODMAN: Edna "Ruth" Goodman, 68, a longtime Lordsburg resident, was called home into eternal rest Thursday, Oct. 3, at 11:35 a.m. at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City. Visitation will be held Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 at the Assembly of God Church, where funeral services will begin at 11. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. She was born Aug. 18, 1934, in Warrensburg, Mo., to Henry and Edna Hall Robertson. She went to Lordsburg in 1979 from Missouri. She was a homemaker and had also worked as a cashier for E.J. Short Co. for some time. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandma, and a friend to all. She is survived by her husband, Darril E. Goodman Sr. of Lordsburg; one sister, Fay Deardorff of Warrensburg, Mo.; eight children, Donald Hix and his wife, Gloria, of Benton, Mo., Keith Hix and his wife, Sherry, of Merriam, Kan., Kenneth Hix and his wife, Michelle, of Independence, Mo., William David Hix and his wife, Lydia, of Silver City, Janice Wood and her husband, Ralph, of Bayard, Annamarie Ramirez and her husband, Manuel, of Lordsburg, Mary Pantoja and her husband, Ruben, of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Jeanni Hall and her husband, Kevin, of Silver City; and three stepchildren, Leslie Goodman and his wife, Sandra, of Lordsburg, Darril Goodman Jr. and his wife, LaWanda, of Phoenix, and Emmitt Goodman of Lordsburg. She had 31 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ruben Pantoja, W.L. Sanders, Les Goodman, Kenneth Hix, Kevin Hall, Manuel Ramirez, David Hix, Delbert Gum, Rene Saucedo and Emmitt Goodman. Honorary bearers are Donnie, Keith and Jason Hix, Mark Hix, Matthew Hix, Randy Hix, David Hix Jr., Michael Hix, Amanda Hix, Robert Hix, Patrick Hix, Amber Hix, Matthew Hix, Crystal Hix, Angel Hix, Kelly Wood, Regina Wood, Helen Wood, Ellis Wood, Matthew Wood, Joseph Ramirez, Robert Ramirez, Misty Stevens, Boomer "Antonio" Pantoja, Chacho "Daniel" Pantoja, Woochie "Joshua" Pantoja, Bronie "Angel" Pantoja, Ellis John Hall, Jessica Hall, T.J. Heath, Tina Heath, Bobby Goodman, Lakota Goodman, Herbert Saucedo, Chico Gallegos, David Legarda, Frank Chaires, Jeff Hobbs and Raymie Alvarez. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming


 

 

Examiner, The (Independence - Blue Springs - Grain Valley, MO) - Tuesday, October 8, 2002
Edna "Ruth" Goodman, 68, Lordsburg, N.M., died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, N.M.
Mrs. Goodman was born Aug. 18, 1934, in Warrensburg, Mo., the daughter of Henry and Edna (Hall) Robertson. She lived in Missouri until moving to Lordsburg in 1979. She was a homemaker and had worked as a cashier for the E.J. Shorty Co. for some time.
Her survivors include her husband, Darril E. Goodman Sr., Lordsburg; a sister, Fay Deardorff, Warrensburg; eight children and their spouses, Donald and Gloria Hix, Benton, Mo., Keith and Sherry Hix, Merriam, Kenneth and Michelle Hix, Independence, William David and Lydia Hix, Silver City, Janice and Ralph Wood, Bayard, N.M., Annamarie and Manuel Ramirez, Lordsburg, Mary and Ruben Pantoja, Casa Grande, Ariz., and Jeanni and Kevin Hall, Silver City; three stepchildren, Leslie Goodman and wife, Sandra, Lordsburg, Darril Goodman Jr. and wife, LaWanda, Phoenix, and Emmitt Goodman, Lordsburg; 31 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were today at the Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Baca's Funeral Chapels, Deming, N.M.

 

 

 

Ellis Green died died Monday, April 5, 1995, at Gila Regional Medical Center, Silver City, Grant Co., NM, at age 68. Buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Lordsburg, Hidalgo Co., NM.


Green: Ellis Green, 74, a longtime Lordsburg resident, died Monday, April 5 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City. Visitation will be held from 9-11 Monday morning at the First Baptist Church in Lordsburg with the funeral service to follow at eleven. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest. He was born April 12, 1920 in Durango, Colo. to Wiliam Robert Green and Elizabeth Myers, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warrensburg, Mo. He retired in 1979 from the Warrensburg Street Department. Mr. Green was a member of the Saddle and Bridle Club of Warrensburg. He had been a resident of Lordsburg since his retirement. His family includes his wife, Ruth Green of Lordsburg; six sons, Billy Green of Wichita, Kans., Tony Green of Warrensburg, Keith Hix of Merriam, Kans., Kennth Hix of Independence, Mo., Billy Hix of Silver City and Donald Hix of Sikeston, Mo.; eight daughters, Mary Pantoja, Janice Wood, Anna Marie Owens, Judy Moore, Teresa Tuter and Jeanni Green, all of Lordsburg, Bertha Green of Warrensburg and Karolan Bolton of Tampa, Fla.; a brother, Ernest Green of Warrensburg; a sister, Minnie Symes of Center View, Mo.; thirty eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters Millie Heath and Effie McGuire; three brothers, Bud Parmley, Albert Green and Bill Green ... Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming