Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Godden, Thomas "Tom" L. February 1, 2023
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat.February 11, 2023

                                GODDEN

Thomas L. Godden, age 82, of Tubbs Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 
at his home,He was born in Ionia on October 15, 1940, the son of Carlos and 
Rosamond (Parham) Godden. Tom was a 1960 graduate from Ionia High School.

He was set up with a blind date with Judy Kinsman and they later were happily 
married on July 1, 1961 in Ionia.Tom and Judy made their home and raised their 
two children in the Grand Ledge and Charlotte areas.He was employed by General 
Motors for 30.5 years.During this time tom and his family looked forward to 
going to their cottage at Upper Evans Lake to get away and relax. Following 
retirement, they moved to Tubbs Lake whee Rom enjoyed going on pontoon rides.He 
also liked to fish, play cards, and attend car shows and drag races. Tom  was 
involved in his community; he was a member of the Barryton Road Runners Men's 
Club and the Barryton Lions club fot many years.

Tom is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy Godden of Tubbs Lake, two children 
Tim Godden of Barryton and Debbie (Alan) Kopkau of Eagle; four grandchildren, 
Tim, Corey, (friend Jenny),Kyle (Tia) and Larissa (Michael); four great-grand 
daughters,Khloe, Nikki, Iris, and Marie; sister, Karen Martin of Florida; 
sister-in-law, Janice Godden of Ionia; many nieces, nephews, extended family, 
friends, neighbors and his favorite pet Bingo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bill and David Godden, and 
sister, Barb Gibson.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Tom's name to Spectrum Health Hospice or 
the charity of the donor' choice.

Share a memory or condolence with the family at 
www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com

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