Diane Goode
January 05, 2014
Diane Oak Goode, 61, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at HCI Care Services 56th of cancer.
Diane was born August 13, 1952 to Ralph and Darlene Oak. She graduated from Columbus Junction High School, earned her Bachelors degree at the University of Iowa and her Masters degree at the University of North Texas. Diane recently retired from Iowa Workforce Development after 38 years of service. She attended Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church. Diane enjoyed traveling, reading mysteries and spending time with her family.
Diane is survived by her husband of 35 years, Lisle Goode; sons, Matthew (Patricia Antonucci) Goode and Gregory (Amanda Dorff) Goode; twin sister, Denise Oak (Ralph) Wasik; her beloved dog, Daisy; and a host of extended family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Animal Lifeline of Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cindy wickens, Vincennes, in
12/12/2016
Lisle, on a whim i typed in Diane's name and her obituary came up. I was devastated to read of her passing. I loved her like a sister. We had so much fun, when I lived in Des Moines. I know the holidays will be emty without her. I was happy to read that both boys are settled.
Sue Huston Godec
04/27/2014
Denise and Lisle and Matt and Gregory, special memories from Columbus Junction. A friendship of many years. Many prayers.
Sarah Rowland Wells
01/17/2014
To Denise and Diane's family,
We spent many hours together 'golfing' as Columbus Junction golf team members and shared many laughs. Diane was a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paulette Day
01/08/2014
Lisle and Family
I enjoyed working with Diane at IWD and seeing her many accomplishments and successes as she was a great role model. May happy memories carry you through this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathleen Butschi
01/08/2014
I had the pleasure of meeting Diane many years ago during her work in State government. I remember her as one of the most professional, competent and compassionate people in Des Moines and will always appreciate the role model she became.
Doran joins me in expressing our sincerest sympathy to you, Lisle, and to your family. She will be forever missed.
Carol C. Pedersen
01/08/2014
Lisle, Matt, & Greg, Denise, Ralph & family, and extended family,
I send you my deepest sympathies. I just read about Diane's death in the morning DM Register. Although our yearly August birthday cards had ended many years ago, I will always remember our friendship while growing up in the Columbus Junction area, and the wonderful friendship of our parents, Pat & Jos and Ralph & Darlene, over the years. When I would return to CJ in the later years, Ralph was always so proud when sharing with me about your lives and the lives of your children.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
Revelation 21:4 - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Donald Hinkle
01/08/2014
Diane will truly be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Mark French
01/07/2014
Dear Lisle and Family:
Diane was a conscientious fellow state employee serving the citizens of Iowa, a well liked and respected coworker, a faithful and supportive friend and a wonderful person. My condolences to your family.
Dennis Hinkle
01/07/2014
Although it has been many years since I worked with Diane, I respected her and knew she always wanted to find solutions that were good for all concerned. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
MINCER FORD
01/07/2014
Thinking of you at this time. We always enjoyed when you came back to CJ so we could visit with you and Diand.
Bonnie M. Woods- Buelt
01/07/2014
As a classmate, nieghbor, my child played with Matt on visits to his grandparents, I will miss you my friend. Lislie, Matt, and Greg my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Nall
01/07/2014
I am terribly sorry for your loss, Lisle. Having known Diane for the better part of four decades, Ive been so impressed by her generosity, integrity, conscientiousness, insight and sense of humor. She made good friends of people from lots of different backgrounds just by being so kind and straightforward. She has certainly been a dear friend of mine and I know Im among very many folks who will miss her. My thoughts are with you.
Patricia Antonucci Goode
01/07/2014
There's no way I can adequately explain how sad I feel, how heartbroken I am, or how much I will miss my mother-in-law. I'll just leave it at this: I don't know how your family will get by without you, Diane, but I promise I will do everything I can to help take care of Matt, Greg, and Lisle.
I love all of you so much.
Deb Ostrem
01/07/2014
Sorry I can't make it to the celebration of Diane's life. I enjoyed working with her at IWD for many years. She was a great lady! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Foss and Mike Miller
01/07/2014
Dear Lisle and family - Mike and I were so sorry to hear that Diane had lost her life. She was a joy to know and fun to be with. We will both miss her.