"Jake" Harland C. Goode

"Jake" Harland C. Goode, 94, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home in Ankeny, IA. Jake was born March 24, 1931, in Davis County, Iowa, to Cressie (Bowling) Goode and E. Blaine Goode. He was a man of simple means and strong convictions, with a deep love for his family and a steadfast faith in God.

He was a member of South Gate Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, the American Legion as a Korean War veteran, and Grand View Lutheran Church in Des Moines. He worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for 30 years, retiring in 1986.

Jake is survived by his son, Jeffrey Goode of Altoona; grandchildren, Kristy (Bryan) Hall of Clive, Justin (Phuong) Goode of Ankeny, and Cressie Goode of Chicago; great-grandchildren, Carson Waters, Drake Hall, Jude Hall, Jacob Goode, and Cole Goode; special friend, Theobelle Ross; and a host of other loving relatives.

Jake was preceded in death by his wife, Zelda Mae (Jones) Goode; his parents; his brother, Clay Goode; his sisters, Iola (Goode) Redenbaugh and Leona Goode; and his daughter-in-law, Cyndi Goode.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. also at Hamilton’s. Interment will take place at Bailey Cemetery near Keswick, Iowa.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Print