In Remembrance Of
Steve Goodlet
Stephen Richard Goodlet, 72, of New Market, MO met Jesus at the gates of Heaven after a long battle with cancer on January 28, 2024.
He was born on July 2, 1951, to Benjamin Harrison and Bonnie Fay (Searcy) Goodlet in St. Joseph, MO. Steve grew up on the family farm in rural Dearborn, MO and graduated from North Platte High School in 1969. Steve received his Bachelor’s of Science in Education and his Master’s in Education both from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO.
On July 13, 1973, he was united in marriage to Sheila Sue Paden. After their marriage they raised their family and made their home in New Market.
Steve started teaching for the West Platte School District in 1973 and retired after 33 years in 2006. He continued to teach part time at West Platte until he officially retired in 2020. Steve also taught summer school for North Platte for 20 years. He also raised tobacco and painted.
Steve was an active member of the New Market Christian Church where he served on the board as President and was the song leader. He also wrote New Market Church History Footprints of Faith.
He was passionate about history and was past President of the North Platte Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center. He enjoyed giving presentations about local communities, the railroad and Interurban. Steve’s hobbies included watching movies, mushroom hunting, fishing, collecting historical artifacts, insect collecting, bird calling, fossil hunting and growing and taking care of plants and flowers. He was an avid sports fan, played slow pitch softball, collected bobble heads and loved coaching for 30 + years. Steve never missed any of his kids’ events or activities and was the king of holiday décor with an emphasis on airblowns. His favorite things in life were family dinners, talking, telling dad jokes and spending time with his family, especially his 4 grandchildren.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Bonnie Goodlet.
He is survived by his wife Sheila Goodlet; children Adam Goodlet and wife Lisa, Dallas Goodlet and wife Amber and Rayna Vogan and husband David; grandchildren Gabe, Vada, Jovi and Elila; siblings Mike Goodlet and wife Marilyn, Debbie Chesnut and husband Bernard, Barbara Stubbs and husband Ralph and Dave Goodlet and wife Rosie; brother-in-law Loren Paden; sisters-in-law Patti Foster and Esther Paden; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends.
Celebration of Life Service 5:00 p.m. with Visitation and fellowship to follow at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 31st at the Platte Purchase Building at Platte County Fair Grounds.
Burial Thursday February 1st at 11:00 a.m. at New Market Cemetery
In memory of Steve, donations may be made to the Weston Ed Foundation to go towards the Doc Goodlet Memorial Fund for scholarships for West Platte Students.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home
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21 comments
Kathy Cline Hof
So sorry to hear this, Mr. Goodlet was my teacher for several years. He was one of my favorites.
My condolences to your Family.
Tauy Scott
My sincere sympathies to his family. He was such a genuine person. I was blessed to have had him as a teacher, my sons’ teacher and friend.
Louise and Ronald Taylor
Steve was one of the nicest people I ever met. Became a good friend. He will be missed by so many. RIP Steve.
RL and Adele Brightwell
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was such a good man, loved by so many. We pray for strength, comfort and healing in this difficult time. Our love and prayers are always with him and his family.
David M. Combs
What an amazing celebration of life for ‘Coach’ Goodlet. He was a great teacher and example for young HS students. I had him several times in school. Everyone loved his corny science jokes and sense of humor. He will surely be missed in the Weston community. Our condolences to the Goodlet family and his extended family. Dave Combs Class of ‘86.
Brenda Kelley Bledsoe
Sorry for your loss . I enjoyed conversations about old times.
Patty Kelley
Sorry for your loss
Morgan Brown
How blessed I was to have known Steve for my entire life! God bless all who miss him! I’m praying for all of you!
Tiffany Cline
He was such a great man, touched many lives on the years.
Rick & Tina Moore
We wish to send our Condolences & Prayers Sheila and to the rest of her Family.♥️
Lawrence and Mary Jackson
The world is definitely a better place because Steve Goodlet was in it. He was a joy to know. His positive influence on so many is immeasurable.
Stephanie Hoecker
I believe love never dies. He is always with you. Sending prayers for the family
Stephanie.
Brown Brenda
Coach Goodlet taught my science classes in high school. He was highly respected and well loved by all of his students. I loved going on our class nature trips to learn about foraging for plants for consumption. He was a very special teacher who will always be remembered. Condolences to his family and many friends.
Linda and. Fred Hyde
Thinking of the beautiful addition you will make to God’s choir.
Amy -Brian Frieden
Im so sorry.Hugs and Prayers
Debbie Guyles Baber
Steve was a great teacher. He will be missed.
Kathleen Willson
We enjoyed singing with Steve for many years in the Disciples of Harmony.
He will be greatly missed.
Cheryl (Meek) Rickel
Sending prayers to his family for their loss . may God comfort them in their time of need . ..
Kevin Carver
We are so sorry for your family’s loss and you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin & Julie
Howard Wayne Woolsey
great teacher, and family man!
Valerie Johnson Engelken
So sorry Sheila to hear about Steve’s passing ! Do you remember that you were at my house riding horses the first time Steve called you ? My sincere condolences to you & your family