George Goode

George Clint Goode, 91, passed away September 3, 2022. He was born January 9, 1931 to Joe and Helen Goode.

George married Audrey Bloudil on November 4, 1951. Together they had two sons, Richard (Rhonda) and James (Nancy). They were blessed with two grandchildren, John Goode and Amy Hartz (Luke) and seven great-grandchildren, Taylor, Drew, Trevor, Jacob, Emma, Kyle and Kole.

George worked with his father at the family truck gardening operation which later turned into Goode Greenhouses where he retired in 1990.

In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating at Clear Lake. He spent many summers teaching and pulling skiers of all ages! After he retired he enjoyed spending many winters in Florida with Audrey.

George was a member of Bethany Church, Allied Florist of Des Moines, Society of Iowa Florist and Saylor Township Fire Department. George also served on the Saydel Board of Education for 12 years.

In addition to his children and grandchildren, George is also survived by his sisters, Mary Cox, Doris Herman and Ruth Roenfanz. George was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Helen Goode; his wife of 70 years, Audrey Ellen Goode; and sister, Lynne Godwin.

Services will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, September 11 with a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Saylor Township Fire Department or Bethany Church, in loving memory of George.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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