Joyce Louise Goodman

Joyce Louise Goodman, 77, of Dillon, Montana passed away November 8th, 2026, peacefully at her home. Joyce was born in Dillon, MT to William Benjamin Patterson and Hattie Verla Patterson on May 3rd, 1949. After her biological father passed in her early childhood, George Pedersen married Verla Patterson and raised Joyce and brother Ben, residing in Dillon through their high school years.

After graduating high school, she attended cosmetology school in Billings, MT during which she married Darrel Goodman in 1967. They had five wonderful children. Joyce kept a loving household and was a faithful member of the LDS church. She loved teaching the primary children and was very involved in the church.

She loved going on car rides to enjoy beautiful scenery while drinking a Pepsi. Joyce was always down to play any type of game but especially board games. Joyce enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, breaking ice in mud puddles and playing in leaf piles. Joyce was a happy soul and scattered sunshine wherever she went.

Joyce had several service jobs, the latest being a surgical housekeeper at Barrett Memorial Hospital and working at the University of Montana Western in the cafeteria.

Joyce is preceded by her dad, William Patterson, mom, Hattie Verla Patterson, Step-dad, George Pettersen, great grandchild, Emerson Askins.

Joyce is survived by her brother Ben Patterson (Carolyn); Children Wendy (Scott), Charlotte (Andrés), Chris, Susan (Devin), Shawn; Grandchildren Austin, Keegan, Alexandra, Jacob, Emmaline, Lucy, Dallin, Holly, Pierson, Grant; Great-grandchildren Greyson, Emerson; Nieces and nephews Cheri (Mark), William (Brenda), Travis (Brenda), Lorna Erickson (Eric), Dannette Polatis (Michael), Trina Kauer (Blaise), and Baden (Abbey).

Viewing will be Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9am at the LDS church in Dillon, MT followed by funeral services at 10am, a graveside dedication, and a reception at the LDS church.