2/13/1929 – 7/14/2015
Eleanor was born in Elgin, NE, to George and Gladys Ward Siems on, February 13, 1929, her father’s birthday. She married Harry R. Godkin on her 19th birthday in 1948. They resided in Neligh, NE for many years while raising their five children. They moved to Omaha in 1956. They moved to Rock Island IL in 1967 and back to Omaha in 1975. Harry died October 7, 2010 after losing a battle with Alzheimer’s. Eleanor then moved to Senior Star, an assisted living facility in Davenport, IA to be closer to her daughters. Eleanor enjoyed watching the birds outside her window, flowers, stamp collecting, post cards, bingo and visits from all her children, grandchildren, other family members and friends. Survived by children, Kenneth (Delores) Godkin, Doug (Patricia) Godkin, LeAnn (Ednell) Bolden, Julie (Patrick) Plunkett, Janelle Godkin; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren and sister, Ruth Rouse. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and brothers, Warren and Larry Siems. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother; she will be missed but forever in our hearts. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Senior Star for their loving care. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
VISITATION Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 1-3pm with a FUNERAL SERVICE following at 3pm with all services at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel.
