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Marvel Lorraine Killalea Goodroad

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Birth	:	7 Dec 1909 Lemmon, Perkins County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	19 Oct 2010 South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5421982, -96.6988983
Description	:	Marvel Lorraine Goodroad, 100, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Born on December 7, 1909, in Lemmon, South Dakota, to John and Ida Killalea, she was the youngest of five children. She was raised on a 160 acre farm they homesteaded. She met her husband of more than 79 years, Bud, at the ice skating rink in Madison. An accomplished skater, he offered to teach the dainty and beautiful teenager to skate. They wanted to marry, but when Marvel and Bud had just reached their 18th and 20th birthdays, they eloped, because their parents did not... Read More	Marvel Lorraine Goodroad, 100, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Born on December 7, 1909, in Lemmon, South Dakota, to John and Ida Killalea, she was the youngest of five children. She was raised on a 160 acre farm they homesteaded. She met her husband of more than 79 years, Bud, at the ice skating rink in Madison. An accomplished skater, he offered to teach the dainty and beautiful teenager to skate. They wanted to marry, but when Marvel and Bud had just reached their 18th and 20th birthdays, they eloped, because their parents did not approve and thought "the marriage would never last." After their first child was born in Madison, Marvel and Bud moved to Sioux Falls in 1929. During the Depression, they purchased the New Home Grocery at the corner of 7th and Euclid, which became a neighborhood institution and meeting place for local children for over 50 years. Marvel baked goods for and helped run the store, while starting a career of more than twenty years as a nursing assistant at McKennan and the VA hospitals. In the mid-60s, Marvel switched careers, becoming the office manager at the Town House Motel. After more than thirty years, she retired at age 86, when the motel was closed. But Marvel did more than just work at the Town House. Whether presidential candidates or regular folks on vacation, people from around the world returned year after year because Marvel cared for them like family. Marvel also maintained close personal relationships with her extensive family, remembering every birthday with thoughtful personal letters, poetry and carefully selected cards. Although family members were scattered around the country, and sometimes the globe, they would return to Sioux Falls frequently to visit this tiny lady, who, until her final days, would prepare their favorite meals (including her famous sugar cookies) and can the fruits and vegetables from her garden. An avid reader of all genres, her mind was sharp and active. As an admirer of Franklin Roosevelt, she remained interested in and informed about local and national politics. Marvel left a rich legacy of love to her five children—Janice Felt, Marlo (Buddy) Goodroad, Michael G. Goodroad, Nancy Spahr, and Steven Goodroad; thirteen grandchildren, David Felt, Nancy (Felt) Matzke, Karen (Felt) Ericson, Lisa (Felt) Fischer, Mitzi (Goodroad) Williams, Peter Goodroad, Shannon (Spahr) Sampson, Mathew Spahr, Colleen (Spahr) Barnes, and Sarah, Levi and Luke Goodroad; fifteen great grandchildren, Kimberly and Byron Felt, Christopher, Mark and Josef Matzke, Connor Fischer, Liam, Rhianna and Jaime Ericson, Michael F., Steven and Shane Goodroad, Daniel and Kristin Williams, and Trey and Elias Ashley; and two twin great great granddaughters Cora and Lucy Matzke. She was predeceased by her husband Bud, her sister Gladys and three brothers Milo, Vernon and Orville, grandson Cristian Spahr and great grandson Aaron Felt. Throughout her life, Marvel constantly made new friends (deeply loved, but too numerous to list) of all ages, who became her "adopted" family in Sioux Falls and helped fill her life with love to her final moments. Devoted to and beloved by the congregation of her church, Marvel maintained a deep faith in God that inspired her friends and family and guided her throughout her life. The funeral service will take place at her church, Augustana Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD, 235 North Prairie, on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at 10am. Memorial contributions may be given in Marvel's memory to Augustana Lutheran Church.

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Marvel Lorraine Killalea Goodroad's memorial is located at: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA.
When did Marvel Lorraine Killalea Goodroad death?
Marvel Lorraine Killalea Goodroad death on 19 Oct 2010 in South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.5421982
Longitude: -96.6988983

Family Members:

Parent

John “Jack” Killalea

(1886 - 1959)

Ida Anderson Killalea

(1881 - 1978)

Spouse

Gerald Galen “BUD” Goodroad

(1908 - 2007)

Siblings

Milo Killalea

(1906 - 1950)

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