Theresa Ann Jackson Goedde (1/20/1946-4/30/2006)

Theresa A. Goedde, 60, Lima, died April 30, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center, following an extended illness.

She was born Jan. 20, 1946, in Marion to Andrew and Mary Pearson Jackson, who preceded her in death. On March 22, 1969, she married Joseph T. Goedde, who survives.

Mrs. Goedde was blessed by touching the hearts of the many children she baby-sat for throughout the years. She was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by many, especially her immediate family.

Survivors also include a daughter, Ann E. (Thomas) Fischer; two grandchildren, Emma and Hunter Fischer; five stepgrandchildren; three brothers, David Jackson of Bowling Green, Harold (Carole) Jackson of Lima and Richard Jackson of Columbus; five sisters, Fran (John) Kelly of Mammouth Lakes, Calif., Kay (Richard) Micheli of Upper Sanducky, Gloria Shaw of Altoona, Pa., Mary (Joseph) Fulton of Caledonia and Juanita (Michael) Scott of Cincinnati; and two brothers-in-law, Tim (Sue) Goedde and Ben (Connie) Goedde, both of Lima.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerome Jackson.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or the education fund for her grandchildren at Chase Bank, 1045 N. West St., Lima, OH 45801.

Arrangements by Siferd Funeral Home.