Jean Frances Goble

Jean Frances Yolman was born on January 2, 1938 into a modest home, the 5th of 6 children. Her mother worked hard to feed all of them as hardship and circumstance were the norm. She told stories about how hard it was growing up and how little they had. What they did have was an abundance of love and affection, this shaped her as a person. She also learned to care for her younger sister who was diabetic. Caregiving was natural to her.

At 15 years old she met Albert LeRoy Goble Jr., a friend of her brother Henry, who would become the love of her life. As their love blossomed, they began to make plans for the future. She had become a beautician with regular and notable customers, including entertainer Mary Ford.

Al and Jean were married April 19 1958 at 20 and 21 yrs old, soon after Al finished his military duty. They immediately began saving for a house and family. They were both driven to succeed, working tirelessly to improve their circumstances at all times. She told a story of how they had spread out her tip money and the money Al had saved on the bed before gathering it up to put a downpayment on their first house while they were still in their 20’s.

Children came in 1962, 64, and 67. Albert III, Floyd Douglas and Wendy Mele. She became a stay-at-home mom, the noblest of professions, while Al worked his way up the ladder at his employer. Al’s career meant moves to New York, then Florida, with Jean holding down the fort as Al traveled extensively with work.

Jean had many talents. She was a gifted seamstress, born out of necessity from her meager beginnings; an excellent cook, which she learned from her French mother who was a chef; a natural artist with unbelievable talent in drawing, painting as well as home decorating. She regularly acted at the Village Players, also making costumes for the plays and serving as president for a period. She loved sports as she bowled in a local league, and played softball and tennis. She was also a master negotiator at antique shops and garage sales I must add!

Jean was very competitive and also a passionate super-fan. As a young girl, she loved the Brooklyn Dodgers and would often go over the Hudson to attend games when able. After her move to Florida, she fell in love with all of the Tampa Bay teams including the Bucs, Rays and Lightning. She would decorate the tv room for games or attend them with family members. She rarely missed a sporting event of her children or her grandchildren.

When her Children were almost grown Al wanted to start his own business, so they incorporated Separation Equipment together. Jean proved a fast learner in the world of business and ran the administrative side including staffing, HR, payroll, parts sales and inventory and customer service. Behind every great man is a greater woman. Jean kept Al grounded while they built the business together. Over time, all 3 of their children would come to have successful and lasting careers at Separation Equipment Company, creating a legacy and foundation for generations to come. Jean was instrumental in the success of the company, bringing all of the children in as employees over time. Separation Equipment Company is still thriving 45 years later, with her children at the helm.

Even with her business thriving, it was her family that she was fully devoted to, leaving a legacy of love and affection for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Holidays at Jean and Al’s were storybook. Perfection is the only way to describe the meticulously planned and executed Thanksgiving and Christmases at her house, making everyone feel important. She and Al loved their grandchildren deeply, also hosting memorable summers in Vermont and attending many functions.

Jean had a deep and lasting effect on all that knew her and will be sorely missed by all. She lived as a perfect example of how one is supposed to. She was not motivated by greed or selfishness, only love. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Her love, kindness, encouraging words, affectionate hugs and kisses, and back pats were always there when you needed them most. Heaven has a special place for her, for “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”.

She is Predeceased by her husband of 62 years Albert Goble Jr., and leaves behind her sons Albert Goble III (Becky) Floyd Goble (Tisha) and daughter Wendy Cleek, as well as grandchildren Tyler Goble (Haley), Albert Goble IV (Kari), Zachary Goble, Caitlyn McDonald (Jordan), William Schnitzler IV, Raegan Goble and Keaton Goble. She is also survived by her great- grandchildren Charlotte, Elizabeth and Albert V from Albert and Kari; Scotland, Shiloh, Scout and Riggins from Caitlyn and Jordan; and Adelaide and Harrison from Tyler and Haley.

We Love you eternally