Wilford W. Goodwill

Wilford W. Goodwill In Loving Memory Wilford W. Goodwill, 90, born November 16, 1917, son of Tom and Jessie Goodwill passed away due to heart complications on August 19th, 2008. Wilford and Dorothy had three children, their son Terry who died when he was 19 months old, their daughter Sharon who died at the age of 41, and Janet who currently resides in Glendale, AZ.Wilford is survived by his wife of 67 years Dorothy, his daughter Janet, his five grandchildren Danielle, Tiffany, Ryan, Nanette and Chantelle as well as 12 great-grandchildren. Wilford served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand. He returned to marry the love of his life, Dorothy Porter on May 3, 1941 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Wilford was best known for his entrepreneurial spirit and his commitment to hard work and big dreams. The grandkids would often play a game where they would try and name a place he hadn't been. He was known as a man who went about doing, as it was the only way he knew, Wilford spent much of his time in a weathered tool belt and work slacks with all the necessary tools. Wilford was able to channel his energies into his Humanitarian efforts. In cooperation with the University of Utah, he established the Sharon Goodwill Memorial Award presented to three students every year from the College of Social Work. Wilford followed this up by establishing the Goodwill Family Foundation which provides funding for the W.D. Goodwill Initiatives on Aging and Neighbors Helping Neighbors programs which provide assistance to deserving senior citizens who have fallen through the "cracks" of our welfare system. The Goodwill Family Foundation also provides scholarships to students who have chosen educational pursuits dedicated to issues affecting the elderly. Current seniors in Utah will benefit as well as future generations from the legacy of Wilford W. Goodwill. Services will be held at 12 noon p.m. on Sat., August 23, 2008 at the Mt. Olympus 12th Ward located at 4176 S. Adonis Drive (3950 E.) with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will also be held on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, located at 4670 S. Highland Drive.