They will never forget "Blue" the Brahma cow. With him working around sale barns, Jack would bring home many different animals for the children. He also traveled as a cattle buyer for several years. He farmed for several years and worked at sale barns in the area as an auctioneer and as a ring man. He served for 6 years in the Army Reserves. In February of 1967, Jack joined the Army Reserves and went to basic training in Washington. He kept Reeses candy bars and a pop in his fridge for his grandkids when they stopped by to visit. The horse riding would sometimes be interesting like when he was riding Diamond and Diamond decided to take Jack underneath the clothesline, knocking him off! He taught his kids how to drive the tractor at a young age so he could ride in the wagon behind it and throw corn out to the cows in the wintertime. Jack enjoyed camping, riding horses, and checking cows with his children. Three children were born in this marriage: Michael Dean, Jackie Lynn, and Tammy Renee. On February 28, 1965, Jack married Diane Denney. After attending auctioneering school, he was an auctioneer for G & G Auction Company which he owned and operated with his dad. In the fall of 1964, he attended Mason City Auctioneering School. Jack enjoyed showing cattle and received Grand Champion many times with his Herford Cattle. Jack always had a contagious laugh and enjoyed picking on you. He was active in Mount Ayr FFA and the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club throughout school. Jack attended Clearfield and Maloy schools, which he later graduated from Mount Ayr Community School in 1964. Jack passed away on Maat the Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Jack Goodale Jackie Dean (Jack) Goodale was born Jin Clearfield, Iowa to Charles and Phyllis (Morey) Goodale.
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