Steven Goodon

Steven Goodon, 51, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Sioux City, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at St. Rose Hospital in Las Vegas following a heart attack.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Trimble United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Martha Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel. Condolences may be sent online to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Steven was born July 13, 1955, in Dexter, Mo., the son of Ben and Doris (Hopkins) Goodon. He received his general education diploma in Sioux City. He served his country during Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps.

He married Robin Dirks on Aug. 25, 1975, in Elk Point, S.D. To this union two children were born, Robert and Steven Jr. He was employed as a salesman in the Siouxland area.

He enjoyed golfing. He was a member of Trimble United Methodist Church and the Masonic Temple in Sioux City. He enjoyed driving for the Shriner's Hospital.

Survivors include his mother, Doris Hopkins of Sioux City; two sons, Robert Goodon and Steven Goodon Jr., both of Las Vegas; five brothers; and five sisters.

He was preceded in death by his father; two sisters; and a brother.

Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Organ Donor Network.