Obituary for JoAnn Goss JoAnn Goss was born September 29, 1937 and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on July 16, 2018. JoAnn was born to Russell and Eileen Curtis in Des Moines, Iowa. She married Darrell Goss on February 16, 1958 and became a farm wife and they raised four children together.
She is survived by her husband, Darrell, daughter Sheryl Goss of Garden City, son Wayne Goss and his wife Gwen of Garden City, daughter Gaylene Trickey of Garden City, and son Loren Goss and wife Ashley of Topeka. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, Brandon Goss of Garden City, Melanie Jesse and husband Andy of Springfield, Illinois, Ryan Goss and wife Ashley of Garden City, Russell Goss of Manhattan, Clinton Trickey and Wife Abbey of Manhattan, Weston Trickey and wife Sarah of Manhattan and Aleah Eatmon of Garden City, Lucas Goss and wife Kaylee of Manhattan, Abbie Oswalt of Leavenworth, Kourtney Goss of Manhattan and Hunter Goss of Topeka. Great grandchildren include Hannah Goss, Dexter Jesse, Emersyn Goss with 2 great grand babies on the way.
She is also survived by a Brother- Daniel Curtis of St Paul, Minnesota JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter Jody Eileen, and a brother and sister. JoAnn’s greatest love was her family. She loved spending time with her grandkids and hosting numerous family gatherings.
She was a wonderful cook and passed down the art to her children and grandchildren. She loved gardening specifically growing her own vegetables and canning those for her family and friends and spent countless hours in her flower beds harvesting the perfect bouquet for the table, friends or a county fair entry. JoAnn never met a stranger and made a friend everywhere she went.
Over the past year, the numerous medical staff who cared for her easily grew to love her. Darrell and JoAnn recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. JoAnn was a member of the First United Methodist Church and participated in numerous church committees, church groups and Sunday school class.
She was a very active 4-H parent and 4-H project leader. One of her best qualities was her unselfishness as. she always put family and friends before herself.
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday at First United Methodist Church with Rev Tod Anthony officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Garnand Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.
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