Wendell John Goesling

Wendell was born John Wendell Goesling in Clayton, New Mexico to parents Joseph and Mildred. In 1941, along with his sister Elouise, and his brother Joe Ed, Wendell's family moved to Bakersfield, California where he graduated from Bakersfield High in 1955. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and was honorably discharged in 1957 after being stationed in Korea. Wendell later attended Bakersfield City College and then Fresno State University where he received a B.A. in psychology. He then went on to the University of Tennessee where he received his Ph.D. in psychology. Wendell's first teaching job was at Santa Clara University. Ten years later he transferred to De Anza Community College as Professor of Psychology.

Wendell married the love of his life, Deborah Ann, in 1981. Together they traveled the world, enjoyed gardening at their beautiful home in Willow Glen and entertained friends with margaritas in their backyard.

Wendell is survived by Deborah, his beloved wife of 42 years, daughter Ashley and her husband Tyler, son Vance, son Von and his wife Jhaine, his five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Family and Friends are invited to a memorial service at Lima Family Erickson on Wednesday, July 13th at 3 p.m., 710 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125.