Carol Jean Goddard
November 27, 2020
Carol Goddard, 75, passed away November 27, 2020 at MercyOne Des Moines.
Carol was born December 14, 1944 in Des Moines to Willie and Ila Spoonholtz.
She graduated from North High School. Carol worked for Bob Allen for 25 years and later for the State of Iowa in Administrative Services for over 10 years. First and foremost, she loved being a mom and grandma.
Carol is survived by her children, Ila Zanatta and Ralph “Reggie” (Kari) Goddard; grandchildren, Kassie J. (Buddy) Vaughn, Kaylee Goddard, Austin Zanatta, Dylan Zanatta, Alaina Goddard, Breanne Virden, Tyler (Amanda) Virden, Jeremy Virden, Spencer Virden, Preston Virden and Dayton Virden; great-grandchildren, Coaltin, Alexandder, Skyla, Airiella, Kadyn, Sophia, Colton, Tyler II, Mason and Spencer II; siblings, Lloyd (Mary) Spoonholtz, Joy Reinhart, Helen Spoonholtz and Dick Spoonholtz; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Louise (Leroy) Vertz, Opal (Gaylord) Munyon and Jay Spoonholtz.
The family will greet friends Monday, December 7, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 3:00 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Carol.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Bessie Page
12/07/2020
So sorry Alaina for your loss I know you loved your grandmother very much and she loved you, she was the one that was always there for you, she will always watch over you from heaven. Your grandmother was my friend God bless you.
Lorie Wright
12/06/2020
I miss you so much but not for very long.i loved watching scary movies with you hiding behind the couch, making cookies and pie. making up new games to play. pretendi g you were my mom and poloshing our nails doing our make up and hair like a big sister. cant wait to see you in heaven were there is no more pain or crying, where we will be home where we belong with God.
love ya all.
Lindie Gibson
12/06/2020
good morning, I stumbled on to your mom's obit...With all due respect, I wanted to mention my mom was a Goddard, my great grandparents haling from Keithsburg Illinois, and we also have an Isla and a Kari in our family... Blessings of peace and comfort to all of you during your time of loss, especially during the holiday season... Lindie Gibson / Livingston Montana
Luke & Vicki Oliver
12/04/2020
I have fond memories of Aunt Carol Jean. Loved her sense of humor and her laugh.
Maggie
12/04/2020
I remember as a little girl going to Aunt Jean's house in Indianola and making Christmas cookies and peanut brittle. She will be missed.
Edie Manley
12/04/2020
Such a wonderful mom and grandma, my thoughts and prayers are with you Ila and Reggie, I love you both....Love Edie