In Remembrance Of
Jeffrey Goodnight
Jeffrey Goodnight, 61, of Edgerton, MO passed away, April 6, 2025.
He was born on December 4, 1963 to Larry and Judith (Shank) Goodnight in Shawnee Mission, KS. Jeff grew up in Shawnee Mission and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. He then attended Park University in Parkville, MO where he received his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Software Development.
On June 29, 1996 he was united in marriage to Stephanie Foster. After their marriage they lived in Camden Point, MO and resided in Edgerton, MO in the home they built in 2004.
Jeff worked for United Missouri Bank, Social Security Solutions, and T. Rowe Price as a software engineer.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church since 1996. Jeff volunteered at the MoKan Volkswagen Club and enjoyed taking rides in his 1970 Volkswagen Bus with his grandkids. Jeff was an avid baseball player and played competitively and recreationally for many years. He enjoyed doing woodworking projects in his shop. Jeff became known as “City Boy” as he transitioned from city life to a hobby farmer and raised sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks, horses, and had a love for border collies. But most of all he loved spending time with his grandkids.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, Wanita Foster; and brother-in-law, Randy Foster.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; daughter, Rachael (Aaron) Fulk; grandchildren, Isaac and Abigail; brothers, Michael Goodnight and David (Kelli) Goodnight; uncle, Joey Shank; father-in-law, Steve Foster; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David (Grace) Foster, Tammy (Steve) Manville; nieces and nephews, Jeffrey (Jesica) Goodnight, Josie (Cory) Fitzgerald, Johnathan (Caroline) Goodnight, Kaitlyn Goodnight, Alex Goodnight, Andrea Benson, Andrew Manville, Erin Manville, and Janell Manville; great-nieces and great-nephews, Anna, Landon, Tegan, Jennita, Miraia; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12th at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Platte City, MO.
Private Family Inurnment at Camden Point Cemetery, Camden Point, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or Mo-Kan Border Collie Rescue.
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Service Details
Private Family Inurnment at Camden Point Cemetery, Camden Point, MO.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12th at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Platte City, MO.
Comments & condolences
7 comments
Dixie Hollar Propheter
Stephanie I am so sorry to hear about Jeff’s passing. Prayers for you and all of the family as you go through the grieving period. It is different for every individual and there is no time limit. Lean on God for peace and comfort.
Aunt Jonna (Goodnight) Scantlin
I was 18 when he was born loved babysitting him. Our families spent many weekends together. Sunday was dinner at papaws and nanny chips house. As time does our families drifted apart. He grew into a very nice man. Prayers for all his family
Tom and Teresa Hon
So sorry to read of your husband’s passing. Way too young. Thinking of you and the families.
Cindy Hensley Hubbard
hi Stephanie, I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. love you, Cindy
Rachel Roop
Jeff did a wonderful job as our Web Master for the MoKan VW Club. Jeff Graciously opened his home and place for a camp out during our show. All of us are saddened by his loss. He was a man of great character, poise, and a wonderful listener. Hope you’re driving your bus in heaven. You will be missed.
Rachel Roop
MoKan President
Elizabeth Ann Frisbey
My heart is broken for all the Goodnight family and Friends. Jeff was a true example of a good husband, father, grandfather, brother, Uncle and so much more. I know he is with his amazing parents in God’s care.
Huge Prayers Stephanie can find Peace.
Sue & Johnny Shultz
We are so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. Lifting your family up in prayer for peace and comfort now and in the days ahead.