C. “Jeanne” Gooding, 78, of Syracuse, IN passed away peacefully at 9:08 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 21, 1942 in Somerset, PA to Claude & Helen (Duke) Baker.

She grew up in Marion, IN and graduated from Marion High School. She was married on January 21, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV to Edwin L. “Ed” Gooding who survives. She retired from Anaconda Wire & Cable in Marion, IN as a quality control inspector for 20+ years. She moved to Syracuse 12 years ago and wintered for many years in Hawaii.

She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Syracuse and the Moose Lodge in Marion. If you asked her about her age, she was forever 39.

She is survived by:

Husband – Ed Gooding of Syracuse

Daughter – Mindy (Bruce) Bowman of Westfield

3 Step Daughters – Linda (Randy) Stahly of Cromwell, Becky (Denny) Smith of Fairmount, and Sandy Elofson of Amboy

10 Grand & 9 Gt. Grandchildren

Loving Companion Dog – Cody

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, and 3 brothers.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562 or Premier Hospice, 10315 Dawson’s Creek Blvd., Suite J, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.