Sue Ellen (Salzwedel) Goddard

January 8, 1960 - June 30, 2021

Sue Ellen (Salzwedel) Goddard, age 61, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, Kansas. Sue was born January 8, 1960 to Harry Ray and Ellen Ellene (Coldren) Salzwedel in Waynesville, Missouri. Sue worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse after attending Mary Grime's School of Nursing at Neosho Community College in Chanute, Kansas. She married James Edward Goddard on August 8, 1980 in Iola, Kansas. Sue absolutely loved swimming and playing with the grandkids and great-grandkids. You could always find her being the number one supporter at her family's sporting events. Camping, fishing, and anything that could be done outdoors is something Sue always loved to do in her spare time. Sue will be remembered for being the best Mother and Nana in the whole world! Sue is preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Goddard; parents, Harry and Ellen Salzwedel; and brother, Robert "Bob" Salzwedel. Sue is survived by daughters, Julia Wight and husband, Justin Briggs, and Heather Goddard; grandchildren, Ivy, Coalette, Eli, Jacob, and Elizabeth and husband, Nick; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Liam, and Isabella; siblings, Elizabeth Mathewson and husband, David, Ray Salzwedel and wife, Donna, Helen Hull, and Harry Salzwedel; six nieces; one nephew; thirteen great-nieces and great-nephews; and numerous other family members and friends. A funeral service to honor the life of Sue will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola, Kansas. Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, the night prior to the service in The Venue at the funeral home. Sue's wishes of cremation will take place after the funeral service has concluded. Memorials in honor of Sue are suggested to the Sue Goddard Memorial Fund and may be left with the funeral home or mailed to 1883 U.S. Highway 54, Iola, Kansas, 66749. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.