Carl L. Good

Carl L. Good, 83, of Landis Homes entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2023. He died unexpectedly; however, at his passing, he was surrounded by the love of his wife, daughter, brothers and their families. Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Ira M. and Ruth H. Weaver Good. Carl was married to Lois M. Zimmerman Good for 59 loving years. Carl earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Mennonite College and completed a Master of Divinity from the New York Theological Seminary. He was ordained in the Mennonite Church and pastored a church in New York City. Carl continued his education at the University of Tennessee where he earned his Ph.D. in Psychology. Carl worked in a rewarding career as a school psychologist for Capital Area Intermediate Unit, then in health care administration for Mennonite Health Services, and as a counseling and consulting psychologist for Masonic Village and in private practice counseling. One of Carl’s lifelong commitments was how institutions such as hospitals and colleges were fed and nurtured, and accountable to the broader Church. He both worked as a psychologist and as an administrator and visionary in facilitating these relationships. He actively contributed to his local congregations. He and Lois actively participated and were leaders and mentors at Good Shepherd, Fox Street, Steelton, Blossom Hill, and James Street Mennonite churches. Volunteerism was always a priority for Carl, and it began with Mennonite Voluntary Service during the Vietnam War. He would later go on to serve on the Board for Philhaven Hospital, teach Sunday School, and participate in church leadership. He enjoyed photography, trains, cycling and sailing in his free time. He also took an interest in travel, both with his family and opportunities through his work. Carl and Lois had a warm and loving marriage of almost sixty years. They were each other's best friends. Their marriage sustained them through the adventures of living in the Bronx, New York, Knoxville, Tennessee and Central Pennsylvania. Those who knew Carl remember his gentle and caring spirit as a friend and teacher. He was cherished for his wit and dry sense of humor. He was also known to have unique tastes and choices, often different from the mainstream. He used fountain pens for many years, enjoyed wearing bow ties, read the Jerusalem Bible translation, sailed a trimaran rather than a monohull, explored kettlebell workouts before they were popular and enjoyed reading the Christian Science Monitor. Carl was never formally trained in music but appreciated it and sang tenor in congregational hymns. In recent years, he sang in Sing for the Moment, a chorus for persons with dementia. When listening to music, Carl liked hymns and classical music as well as other genres. In addition to his loving wife, Carl is survived by his daughter, Trudy Good, wife of Michael Pratt of Boston, MA, Jan Maria Good-Bollinger, wife of Jonathan Bollinger of Lenexa, KS and Peter Good, husband of Deanna Notaro of Duluth, MN. Carl was one of seven sons and is survived by brothers Leon Good (Elaine), Merle Good (Phyllis), Luke Good (Marian), Howard Good (Gloria) and Linford Good (Terri), as well as sister-in-law Betty Good-White. He was preceded in death by his brother Nelson Good. Carl loved his eight grandchildren: Lucas, Mikaela, Jacek, Madeline, Joel, Markus, Andre and Nora. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Carl’s Memorial Service at James Street Mennonite Church, 323 James Street, Lancaster PA 17603 on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Carmen Horst Okanya officiating. The family will visit with friends from 9:30 a.m. until the service begins. Virtual streaming of the memorial service can be found at https://youtube.com/live/K9g0E6GM1dQ?feature=share. Carl will be interred at the Weaverland Mennonite Church Cemetery at a later time. The family wishes to thank Landis Homes for their care. Memorial contributions may be made in Carl’s name to Landis Homes Caring Fund at 1001 E Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543 or Eastern Mennonite Missions at PO Box 8617, Lancaster, PA 17604-8617.