James Edward Goodine

November 27, 1935 - March 25, 2021

Captain James (Jim) Edward Goodine USMC (Retired) Son of Joseph E. Goodine and Margaret L. Torma of Detroit, Michigan Born November 27, 1935 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Passed on March 25, 2021 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona at age 85 Survived by his loving wife, Donna J. Goodine; sons, Dennis M. Goodine, David J. (Linda) Goodine; and his grandchildren by marriage, Cassandra, Trenton and Monet Land, to which he was known as Nono. His beloved brother, Raymond (Mary Beth) Goodine; brother-in-Law, John Satawa; along with several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his youngest son, Joseph E. Goodine II; his brother, John Goodine; and sisters, Mary Satawa and Sandra (Sandy) Borkowski. Jim grew up in Detroit, Michigan and upon completion of high school enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1954 where he spent 22 ½ years serving his country in many assignments including a tour of duty in Vietnam. Jim retired in 1976 while living in Santa Ana, CA. and went on to spend 20 years working in the athletic department at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA. Once fully retired he and his wife Donna moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ. as permanent residents. During his time in Lake Havasu City, he was actively involved in, affiliated with and supported many organizations including the BPOE Elks #2399, Marine Corps League, Loyal Order of Moose, Vagabonds Camping Club, Senior Bowling League, and the Senior Softball League. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Marine Corp League Detachment #757 PO Box 311 Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86405 Services will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 9-10 a.m. - Visitation at Mohave Memorial Lake Havasu Mortuary 2225 Kiowa Blvd LHC, AZ. 86403 10:40 – 11 a.m. - Marine Corp League Ceremony in Mary’s Prayer Garden at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church. 11:00 – 12:00 - Funeral service and mass at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church located at 1975 Daytona Ave. Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86403 Light lunch to follow at the Elks Lodge-Lodge of Sorrow.