Burt Myron Goodman

Burt Goodman Obituary

Burt Myron Goodman, a long time figure in Arizona broadcasting, died Monday in Phoenix, he was 63. Well known throughout the broadcasting industry, Burt served as on air talent in Princeton, NJ with WHWH and WHAT in Trenton, NJ where he met and married Jane Aileen Reinfeld; later moving to Phoenix, AZ with their infant daughter. In Phoenix, Burt served various positions with KYND, KNIX, KUPD, KPHO – TV, KRIZ, KOOL, and KARZ. While serving as News Director for KARZ, Burt and his staff received numerous awards and accolades from the Arizona Associated Press Broadcaster Association. Burt joined the Associated Press in 1982 as the Lead Broadcast Writer before moving into sales as a Broadcast Executive serving the southwest territory. Several years later, Burt returned to his first love, writing, and served as a staff writer for the Associated Press until his retirement in 1995. Burt is survived by his wife Jane, daughter Sharon, son Allen, grand-daughters Katherine and Taylor, and younger brother Richard. A memorial service will be held at 1:30pm, Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that a donation be made to the American Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 30, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Burt Goodman

9 Entries

Leonard Burkland

October 27, 2024

I knew Burt from 1960, Scottsdale High School, Coronado High School, and he mentioned working around my dad, Len Burkland. He was going to tell me something my dad and he discussed but we never got around to it.
Burt was one of the smarter kids I knew and I was glad that I got to know him.
I still think about you
Lenny Burkland

Hans Laetz

December 4, 2007

Burt Goodman was class. We worked on opposite sides of the street but he was always full of praise when earned and friendly suggestions for improvement when deserved.

He did more to raise the quality of newsgathering in Arizona than just hold down the fort at KOOL AM. His work for the Arizona AP Broadcasters --- contests, symposia, sharing stories via the wire --- served Arizonans in every part of the state.

He was, in absolute accuracy, a newsman's newsman.

Hans Laetz
ex KTAR, KTUC, KNST.

Joe Anaya

December 3, 2007

Burt,
Rest In Peace My Friend. Although I only worked with you one short year it was I year I will never forget and I have nothing but fond memories of that time. It was an honor and a privilege.

Page Decker

November 30, 2007

Burt and I pledged Sigma Nu at ASU in 1962, and it was the beginning of a wonderful friendship. Burt was already dabbling in radio and the entertainment field and he found a way to finance a recording by a band I was in during our freshman year of college.

Burt and I had many exciting adventures during those years and I will always remember him and his great sense of humor.

My condolences to Burt's family and best wishes for the holiday season.

Donna and Marshall Stone

November 30, 2007

We have known Burt for well over 35 years. He was a heck of poker player. He will be missed. All our prayers goes out to Jane, Sharon, Allen and the grandchildren. LOVE Marshall, Donna, Deanna, and Tamara Stone

Brian Rackham

November 30, 2007

Burt,
I will always be grateful for your guidance and wisdom which has served as a foundation for the successes in my life. You were always the consumate professional, with just a touch of irreverence.
Your sense of humor and incredible zest for life brought joy to everyone around you. I miss you, my friend.

Carlos Jurado

November 30, 2007

Burt Goodman got me started into a broadcast news career that lasted 27 years. I will forever be grateful to Burt for the pointers he gave this wide-eyed journalism student from Phoenix College in May 1971, as he set up the camera on a tripod, grabbed the microphone and interviewed then Arizona Congressman Morris "Mo" Udall. He basically "showed me how it's done" and led me by the hand those first few months before I was hired permanently to the KPHO-TV 5 staff. For that I was always grateful to Burt.
But more than a teacher, Burt was a friend and colleague. And that's what I've always remembered.
Vaya Con Dios, Burt, and my family and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

mark carlson

November 30, 2007

Burt, i'll always love ya. you are the best. you helped me with my career and i'll always be grateful.

Bill & Kelly Blackstone

November 29, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of Burt's passing. It was indeed my pleasure to have known and worked with Burt back in the early 1980's. Our deepest condolences to Jane, Sharon, and Allen.

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