Jane Anna Goodman

Jane Anna Goodman (Weber)

Jane Goodman, age 79, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side Thursday morning, April 18, 2024. She was born on August 16,1944, the beloved eldest child of seven to her parents Norman and Edna (Pohl) Weber. She grew up and lived in Portland where she married the love of her life and raised her family. She was a dedicated, lifelong parishioner of Portland St. Patrick Catholic Church and retired from Auto-Owners Insurance of Lansing after many years of service.   

Jane prioritized and cherished spending time with family and would look forward to holidays and social events. She enjoyed baking with her grand-daughters, planting flowers every spring, playing cards with her brothers, traveling the country with her husband, dancing, and competing in a local bowling league. She took great pleasure in creating memorable moments with her grandchildren and always made us feel special through the thoughtful birthday, anniversary, and holiday cards she would never forget to send. Jane shared a rare bond with her sister; they shared a closeness that was a constant source of support and encouragement for each other and their families. We will forever feel the warmth of her loving heart and the way she spread happiness with her infectious smile.   

Jane is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald (Jerry) of 58 years; her parents; sister, Arlene Weber, brother, Marvin Weber; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George, and Dorothy Goodman; in-laws, Patrick Vashaw, Norman Goodman, Jerry Fernholz and William Curns; niece and nephews, Michelle Curns, Kevin Becker and Ronald Shinaver, Jr.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, David Goodman, Linda (Paul) Connell, and Laurie (Mike) Piggott; grandchildren, Tyler, Makayla, Jacob, Grace, and Rachael; siblings Joan Vashaw, Lee (Jane) Weber, Jerome Weber, Daniel (Joyce) Weber and Janice (Jim) Bollman; in-laws, Joyce Curns, Carol (Ronald, Sr) Shinaver, Eugene (Letha) Goodman, Ronald (Jane) Goodman and Gladys Fernholz; and many special nieces and nephews. 

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the caregivers and the staff from Country Living Senior Care of Portland, MI.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Mike Alber at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Portland. The family will receive family and friends Friday morning at the church from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and the prayers of the rosary will be shared at 10:40 a.m., prior to the start of the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the service at the VFW Post #4090 in Portland. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (michaeljfox.org), in memory of Mrs. Jane A. Goodman. Arrangements are with Lehman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at lehmanfuneralhomes.com. 

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