Linda Diane Goode

Linda Diane Goode, 73, of Newton, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

Linda was born March 27, 1947, in Des Moines, daughter of Patrick James and Helen Darlene (Steele) Fusaro. She received her education at St. Joseph’s Academy in Des Moines. She was united in marriage to Donald H. Goode Dec. 21, 1964. Linda and Don made their home in Des Moines, Rockwell City and Clarinda, where she started working for HyVee in the deli and later transferred to the Hy-Vee in Newton, where they have lived for the last 22 years. Linda loved animals, especially her cats, as well as her flowers.

She is survived by her loving husband, Donald; son, John (Alecia) Goode of Des Moines; daughter, Tamara (Byron) Tinder of Gilbert; three grandchildren, J.D. (Sarah Wachter), James (Kelcie Howard) and Blake Tinder; two great-grandchildren, Sawyer Goode and Aliva Goode; one brother, Patrick (Mindy) of Pahrump, Nev.; and a sister, Debra Johnson of Mitchellville. She was preceded in death by her son, James Gordon Goode; her parents; her sister, Jacquline Damiani; and her great-grandson, John Jr. Goode.

A memorial gathering to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at a later date. Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations can be made to the Animal Rescue League in her honor.