Jack Vernon Goodell Obituary

We announce the death of Jack Vernon Goodell of Mill City, Oregon, born in Salem, Oregon, who passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Jack will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jack Vernon Goodell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Vernon Goodell, Sr. and Myrtle Alice Wheeler; and his daughter Michelle Goodell. He is survived by: his wife Verona Tucker Upmeyer; his sons, Jeffrey Goodell and Jonathan Goodell (Vonna); his stepchildren, Jimmy Jack Pier, Richard Upmeyer (Angela), Theresa Upmeyer, Robert Upmeyer (Lori), Tammy Rush (Bill) and Tina McCoy; his grandchildren, Jeremy Goodell, Mariah, Cami, Breanna, Travis, Tyler, Christian Upmeyer, Aaron, Ben, Stephanie Upmeyer, Daniel, Elizabeth Cuckler, Jennifer and Abigail Rush; and his great grandchild Jack.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Mill City Food Bank in Jack's honor.