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Paul Wilbur Goff Jr.

1925 - 2009

BORN

1925

DIED

2009

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Mish Funeral Home Oildale

120 Minner Ave

Bakersfield, California

Paul Goff Obituary

Paul Wilbur Goff, Jr. 1925 - 2009 Paul Jr., 83, passed away peacefully in Oildale on January 2, 2009. Born in Los Angeles on November 25, 1925, he was the eldest of 3 children. He grew up in Alhambra, later settling in Manhattan Beach, CA and worked for Northrup until his retirement. Paul was married to his first sweetheart, Bea, for 43 years, and his second sweetheart, Phyllis, of over 20 years. Preceded in death by his first wife, Beatrice; parents, Paul and Henrietta; sister, Gladys; daughter, Sandy and stepdaughter, Barbara. Survived by wife, Phyllis; brother, James; children, Donna, Cheri, Diane (Larry), Kristen (Mike), Phillip (Shelly); 19 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren. Paul was a past Worshipful Master of Lodge #557 and Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star#425. His memberships included: Scottish Rite, Masonic Research Lodge, Boy Scouts, SPEBSQSA and So. Calif. Sierra Club 100 Peaks recipient. Paul was proud to be a WWII Navy veteran, a former pilot, and being an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Visitation will be held at Mish Funeral Home (120 Minner Ave), from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2009. Services will held January 9th at 1:00 p.m., at the LDS Church (2828 McCray Ave). Graveside dedication at Greenlawn Cemetery (River Blvd.) will follow at 2:30 p.m.

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Jan. 8, 2009.

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Heidi Bailey-Aloi

January 8, 2009

Grandpa Goff was a great man, I have great memories with him. So to name a few I will always remember the bike rides every summer at Manhattan beach strand to Marina Del Ray great times, Camping at Liitle creek and picking berries. Summertime beach trips in the red truck, and many many more.
Grandpa is with Grandma (Bea) and I am sure having a great time! We love you Grandpa.... Love Heidi

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