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Franklin Godbee Obituary
He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; son, William; and daughter, Ann. He is remembered by his surviving family; son, Steve; daughter-in-law, Brenda; grandchildren, Dawn, Sean, Keith, Gillian, Jessica and Karissa; and five great-grandchildren.
Frank's favorite activities were watching his grandchildren play, his tomatoes grow and The Price is Right. He will be remembered in the hearts of many for his dedication to his family, his church (Tucson Brethren Church) and his country.
Services will be held at South Lawn Mortuary in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, June 14, 2008.
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Dawn
June 15, 2008
While I was so far away for his final moments, Pop-pop was always close to my heart. So while it is with a heavy heart that we let him go, he shared so much while he was with us which should leave some comfort. May Pop-pop be at peace now and forever more - and may there be plenty of cookies for dunking!
Lovingly,
Dawn
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Diane Walker
June 13, 2008
Thank you for welcoming me with open arms, Pop Pop. I'll miss hearing you say "give me some sugar". I love you. Rest in peace.
Keith Godbee
June 13, 2008
I'm sure that I was never as close to my Pop-pop as I could have been, but that doesn't make his passing any easier. He could have been a man I met only once, and the impact would still be the same - Pop-pop's personality, I think, would have left a good impression on ANY person that had the pleasure of his company. It's not much, but I would like to share a haiku:
Shining inner flame,
Brightly burning 'gainst the dark,
Heavenly spirit
His body might have been frail, but he was a pillar of strength that has helped to guide me through many troubles, childish and serious alike. I'll never forget the day I wheeled him out of the retirement home to get his glasses fixed and putter around the Park Place mall. It might have been an odd outing, but it put a smile on his face, and that's what counted most. That memory will stay locked in my heart, forever and always.
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