Jesse Godfrey Obituary

LaRon and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Even knowing he is with his eternal companion that doesn't stop us missing him. We all have great memories.

Jesse was a man whose wisdom and love transformed those around him. We love him ,,, he will be missed.

We are sorry we could not attend the funeral. Jesse and Doreen are such dear friends. Always a smile always a kind word. They will both be in our hearts forever.
Denzel and Shirleen Clark

Jesse was our dad's youngest brother, born 21 years after Elbert -1905-1987. Because we lived in Clarkston until 1940 he was like a big brother. I never saw him angry. He liked to tease and his mother-my grandmother Agnes Wheatley Godfrey-scolded him soundly when he showed us a jug half-full of pink liquid. He insisted it was "punch" when it actually was Anti-freeze." We didn't drink it. Lots of good memories. After he returned from the Navy he gave me a little bracelet made of shells, somehow wired together with glue to hold the wire in. I knew it was a keepsake and did not wear it, but I do still have it.
Jesse worked on our farm in Riverside, Idaho from time to time. We felt he'd done well when he married Dorreen Sperry, and time proved we were correct. We always enjoyed stopping to visit. As a teen I spent 2 summers picking green beans for Lyle Loosle in Clarkston & Smithfield and appreciated Dorreen's friendship as she let me try out my new accomplishment of making angel food cakes from scratch. In later years whenever we visited in their home we were always treated to something delicious to eat, plus Dorreen & Jesse provided meals for our large extended family when Elbert and then Abbie were buried in Clarkston. They also provided food when our brother Richard and then his wife Clare later were buried. Their deaf son Stephen's ashes were included when Clare was interred. We appreciated Jesse and Dorreen coming to visit when we held Elbert Godfrey reunions in Franklin and Logan, and once they arranged for the Zeke & Agnes family to meet in Clarkston. We send our love and kindest regards to all of you. It still amazes me that my husband Alan Hyde of Cardston, Alberta Canada was only a year younger than Jesse since I thought he was "old and wise" when I was young. He took kind care of Dora, his next older sister, and she spoke fondly of how mature he was when he went to visit the Steadman's in California after he was in the Navy. From then on, their special bond deepened and he looked after her whenever there was a need if they were in Utah. He has lived a good life and we rejoice in the words from Dorreen's service that "all things are brought to remembrance" through the power of the Atonement. I expect Jesse's presence will be felt by all. We love the Godfrey family. Our kindest regards to all.

Jesse was a great friend and neighbor.
I was lucky enough to be both. I spent many nights enjoying popcorn and trying to out whit the master. He had the ability to make anyone feel welcome and was able to crack a joke in every situation. I hope his legacy of trying to do good follows his family for many generations. Jesse will be missed but not forgotten.