James “Jim" Merlin Goodlin was born in Crescent City, California on February 1, 1944 and passed into heaven July 2, 2022 with his wife Joanne and daughter Teresa by his bedside at Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, Oregon after a long illness of Parkinson’s, Lymphocytic Leukemia an dementia.
His friends and family will remember his passion for growing delicious tomatoes and other tasty veggies; his love of gardening fishing, especially in his beloved Smith River and most anything outdoors and of course his clamming. Jim was also a prolific reader. He will be terribly missed, always loved and never forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Merlin and Minnie Goodlin, brother John Goodlin, in-laws Charlie and Ruth Irwin and sister in law Eileen Beleele , as well as several beloved pets.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Joanne and daughter Teresa Goodlin, sister-in- law Sherry “Sis” Goodlin as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express our gratitude to the doctors, nurses, caregivers and Curry General Hospital for the exceptional care given to Jim and our family, as well as Addie Meedom House and Monarch Gardens, we are truly grateful.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Jim’s name to one’s favorite charity.
The family invites those interested to their gathering to share remembrances and stories.