Timothy H. Gooden

life story

Lover of fishing, boating, and the north woods

Tim was an avid fisherman and loved boating in the Crosslake area of Minnesota. He pulled in so many walleyes that we've lost count. He was a pro at filleting the fish he caught and he'd give his kids a quarter if they could find a bone after he cooked the fish for dinner.

He was constantly reading the newest novel from one of his favorite authors including David Baldacci, Jack Higgins, and James Patterson. He loved history especially anything from WWII and the Wild West. He also enjoyed watching old movies, especially old westerns with cowboys, American Indians, gamblers, and gunfighters.

About Tim

Timothy Harman Gooden was born March 17, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to James and Eva Gooden. Tim’s siblings included older brother Jim, older sister Yvonne, and twin brother Tom. His family moved to St. Anthony Village in 1955, and Tim and his twin brother were in the first graduating class of St. Anthony Village High School in 1963. Tim graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the spring of 1967 and at the same time welcomed the birth of his daughter Julie. Five years later he welcomed the birth of his son Jason. He was in the insurance industry and later owned his own lawncare and landscaping business.

Tim loved fishing, boating, and camping, especially in the Crosslake, Minnesota area. He enjoyed boating around the Whitefish Chain of Lakes with his family. Tim’s favorite fishing spot was Father Foley’s Bar on Lower Whitefish Lake where he reeled in many walleyes into his boat.

Tim passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, James and Eva Gooden; sister Yvonne; and significant other Mary Cohen. He is survived by daughter Julie Selander (Steven); son Jason Gooden; mother of his children Ida Gooden; brother James Gooden (Lori); twin brother Thomas Gooden (Linda); grandchildren Spencer and Nathan; special family friends Devon, David, and Harlow Cohen; and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

No services will be held at this time. Memorials to the National Loon Center Foundation in honor of Timothy Gooden are welcomed and will help build the Loon Center opening in 2024 in Crosslake, Minnesota. Memorials can be sent in care of Julie Selander, 5600 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410, or can be made directly at the following website: https://www.nationallooncenter.org/national-loon-center-foundation/