Obituary for James Monroe Goodman
James Monroe Goodman was born on Sept. 3, 1933, in Wardell, Missouri, to Eulias and Ruth Goodman. He passed on April 21, 2019, at the age of 85 years old at Grays Harbor Community Hospital.
James relocated to Washington in 1960 because, as a logger, work for him was prolific. He worked for various companies and did very well.
He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. James was very devoted to his family and friends. He was hard-working as well as a joy to be around. He always greeted you with a smile, a wave of his hat and always made you feel at home. He also liked having fun, dancing, singing, telling jokes and pulling pranks. There was no doubt that you found a true friend when he crossed your path. As children he told us to stick together and be good to others. Thank you, Dad, and you are always in our hearts.
James was preceded in death by his son Thomas Edward Goodman “Duke”. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Shirley Goodman; his six children, sons Robert Goodman, James M. Goodman Jr., daughters Deborah Gordon, Pamela Giroski, Susan Goodman, Terry Cunningham; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at 522 Coolidge Road in Aberdeen.
James Monroe Goodman passed away Sunday April 21, 2019, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital with family and friends at his side. He was 85 years old.
James was born September 3, 1933, in Wardell, Missouri, to Ruth and Eulas Goodman. He moved to Aberdeen in 1960.
He was employed by various logging companies including Weyerhaeuser, Mayer Bros., Don Bell and Jim House.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 63 years, his six children, 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by family in Missouri and Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas (Duke) Edward Goodman.
Rest in peace Dad.
James relocated to Washington in 1960 because, as a logger, work for him was prolific. He worked for various companies and did very well.
He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. James was very devoted to his family and friends. He was hard-working as well as a joy to be around. He always greeted you with a smile, a wave of his hat and always made you feel at home. He also liked having fun, dancing, singing, telling jokes and pulling pranks. There was no doubt that you found a true friend when he crossed your path. As children he told us to stick together and be good to others. Thank you, Dad, and you are always in our hearts.
James was preceded in death by his son Thomas Edward Goodman “Duke”. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Shirley Goodman; his six children, sons Robert Goodman, James M. Goodman Jr., daughters Deborah Gordon, Pamela Giroski, Susan Goodman, Terry Cunningham; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at 522 Coolidge Road in Aberdeen.
James Monroe Goodman passed away Sunday April 21, 2019, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital with family and friends at his side. He was 85 years old.
James was born September 3, 1933, in Wardell, Missouri, to Ruth and Eulas Goodman. He moved to Aberdeen in 1960.
He was employed by various logging companies including Weyerhaeuser, Mayer Bros., Don Bell and Jim House.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 63 years, his six children, 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by family in Missouri and Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas (Duke) Edward Goodman.
Rest in peace Dad.