Lynden Neal

Goodwin

Lynden Neal Goodwin, aged 92, passed away peacefully in Chesterfield, Missouri, on April 29, 2025. Lynden was kind, gracious and selfless, always prioritizing taking care of his family. He was a beloved husband for 58 years of the late Cynthia Ann Goodwin (née Patterson); dearest father of Ellen Elizabeth Manhardt and Thomas Brian Goodwin; and dear grandfather of Heather Ashley Manhardt and Austin Roger Manhardt.

Lynden was born on June 6, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lynden Edwin Goodwin and Mary Louise Goodwin (née Rhodes). Lynden graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in chemistry. He went on to study law at the University of Missouri, became a successful patent lawyer and worked for several companies over the course of his career, including Mallinckrodt and Monsanto.

In October 1955, Lynden proposed to Cynthia Ann Patterson. They were married on December 17, 1955 and honeymooned in New Orleans, which became a favorite vacation destination for him and his family over the years for the city's music, food, culture and history. In January 1964, Lynden and Cynthia welcomed their daughter Ellen Elizabeth Goodwin, and in November 1966 they welcomed their son Thomas Brian Goodwin.

Lynden enjoyed many things in life, including reading books about history, managing his investments, enjoying meals at restaurants (especially fine dining), telling stories to his family, listening to classical music and being a friendly person to everyone he met.

Lynden is survived by his daughter Ellen Elizabeth Manhardt, his son Thomas Brian Goodwin and wife Cheryl, his granddaughter Heather Ashley Manhardt and fiancé Justin Marc Wasney, and grandson Austin Roger Manhardt.

He is missed dearly by his family and friends, who know he is in heaven continuing to watch over and support them, each and every day.

Services:  As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.