Elna LeAnn Goodsell Yoder

Elna “LeAnn” Goodsell Yoder rejoined her Valentine, Jack, on February 10, 2015 after battling a long illness. She was born June 19, 1941 in Logan, UT to Grover Wesley and Elna Goodsell. She was raised in Newton and educated in Cache County schools attending North Cache High School. She married Gary Hale and had a son, Shannon Lamar Hale, but later divorced. She later married Jack Yoder who was the lover of her life. In 2005 they moved to Sunshine Terrace and when Jack passed she then moved to Terrace Grove.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jack and survived by her son Shannon, parents Wes and Elna, siblings Linda Cutler, Gary Goodsell, Carol Jacobs, Michael (Jayne) Goodsell, Kenneth (Jackie) Goodsell, Joyce (Scott) Hall and Lori Goodsell.
The family gives their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Sunshine Terrace, Terrace Grove and Dr. Douglas Maready. LeAnn’s wish is that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Primary Children’s Hospital. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at 12 noon at Nelson Funeral Home (162 E. 400 N.) with a viewing from 10:30-11:30. Interment will follow at Newton Cemetery.