Lynn Allen Goodman passed peacefully at home on Dec. 2 at the age of 90 years. A graveside service was held on Dec. 5 at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Lynn was born on June 20, 1935, at Eitel Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Melvin and Mayme Goodman. He often professed his profound love and respect for his wonderful parents, thankful for a childhood filled with encouragement, care, comfort and warmth, all the while creating lasting memories.
Most of Lynn’s life was spent in the Kansas City area. He attended Southwest High School, where he was an exceptional athlete — especially in shot-put — winning many awards, including the state championship. He loved to play football and baseball in high school and also with his neighborhood friends on 73rd Terrace. Lynn earned a full football scholarship to Missouri University. As a senior in 1953, he was awarded the prestigious Joe Dorr trophy for excellence in athletics, one of his proudest accomplishments.
On Aug. 11, 1957, Lynn married Helen Samrick Bushman, and together they welcomed two daughters, Robyn and Mindy. Though they divorced, they remained close friends and celebrated many special occasions together with Helen’s husband, Robert Bushman, and the blended family.
On Oct. 28, 1977, Lynn married Sally Parker, and together they had twin daughters, Lynley and Melanee. Lynn loved and adored all four of his daughters.
Lynn, together with his wife, Sally, spent many years in the real estate business. He developed land, contracted homes, and, with their brokerage company, sold them. After his retirement, Lynn enjoyed many breakfasts at First Watch with his buddies. He was an athlete his entire life, always watching his diet and faithfully going to the gym every day.
Lynn leaves his loving wife, Sally Parker Goodman; his daughters, Melanee Dale Goodman and fiancé Kyle O’Mara, Lynley Nell Goodman and partner Aaron Liam Moran, Robyn Lynn Goodman Shopmaker and Mindy Susan Goodman and husband Brian Cahill; grandchildren, David William Shopmaker and wife Hannah, Zoey Lynn Shopmaker, Annie Elizabeth Shopmaker and fiance Bryce Austin and Emma Lynn Gee and Samuel James Gee; and great-grandchildren, Emerson Grace Shopmaker, Taylor Jane Shopmaker and Baby Girl Shopmaker, due in late December.
Lynn was predeceased by his parents, Melvin Goodman and Mayme Fox Goodman; sister, Gayle Marcia Goodman Andersen; and brother-in-law, James Andersen.
Lynn has many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his faithful furry friend, Molly Lu, who will miss him terribly, especially during storms. Lynn’s first stop in heaven will be “The Rainbow Bridge,” where he will be greeted by Spotty, Tucky I, Tuffy, Tucky Honey, Baby Lulu and Lucy Lu.
In keeping with Jewish tradition, flowers are not customary. Contributions to honor Lynn’s memory may be made to Sally to ease the financial burden at this difficult time. Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
