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Donald Eugene Goodburn

1960 - 2013

Donald Eugene Goodburn obituary, 1960-2013, Spokane, WA

BORN

1960

DIED

2013

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204 N Main St

Deer Park, Washington

Donald Goodburn Obituary

Donald Eugene Goodburn, 53, a resident of Spokane, Washington, formerly of Ellensburg and Garfield, Washington, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Spokane from complications caused by ALS-Lou Gehrig's Disease. He is the dear husband of Denise Goodburn of Spokane, and the son of Mrs. Eva Goodburn of Spokane Valley. Don's sons are Dustin Bowman of Ellensburg, James Schiff and Jeremiah Jones of Spokane. Don's daughters are Desiree Bowman of Grangeville, Idaho, Lacy Coulson of Chico, California and Nichole Tresedder of Colorado Springs, Colorado. His grandchildren are Jeb Schiff, Avery Tresedder, Dillon Coulson, Jace Bowman, Aimee Bowman, D'Ali Warren, and Elijah Jones. Donald is brother and brother-in-law to Diane and Randy Green of Deer Park/Chattaroy, Washington, Teresa McPerson of Spokane Valley and Karen and Philip Kuntz of Veradale, Washington.
Born in 1960 in Puyallup, Washington, Donald served with the Washington Army National Guard, and worked as a commodity truck driver and as a farm laborer. He loved the out-of-doors, good times with everyone, music of all kinds and slow dancing, and rodeos.
Funeral Services honoring Mr. Goodburn will be in Spokane at 3:30 P.M., Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Life Center-Foursquare Church located at North 1202 Government Way with Pastor Shawn Stone officiating. Military honors and flag presentation will be by the United States Army/Washington State Army National Guard Honor Guard of Spokane, Washington. Donald's family suggests memorial contributions to ALS Foundation, 19115–68th Ave. S., #H105, Kent, Washington 98032.
Lauer Funeral Home of Deer Park, Washington, is entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by Daily Record from May 16 to May 23, 2013.

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May 28, 2013

I am so so sorry to hear about Donald's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe & Roylene Crawford

May 27, 2013

Eva,
Our prayers are with you. God bless.
Debbie Mehal and family

May 22, 2013

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Donald E. Goodburn for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.

Tammy Damore

May 21, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Donny's passing. I haven't seen him for many years and didn't realize he was sick. Prayers to the family.

May 18, 2013

Eva, Karen, Teresa and Diane: I am so sorry that Donald was taken from you so soon. Each time I saw him I was reminded of his good heart, his sense of humor and devotion to his family. I hope you take comfort in knowing that he knew he was loved so deeply by all of you. You are all in my prayers.
Lynn

Tari Hill - Neal

May 18, 2013

Remembering Don and many fun times when he was just a kid and living next door to our family on Cora street in Ellensburg. Condolences and prayers for peace and Gods comfort.

Darrell & Donna Dotson

May 17, 2013

Love and prayers.

May 16, 2013

FRIEDA AND I ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSE...WE REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES IN ELLENSBURG WITH THE GOODBURN FAMILY.
YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
LARRY AND FRIEDA OHARA

Pamela Abbe

May 16, 2013

Eva, and family, I am real sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Just remember all of the good times that you had while Don was on this Earth. He has now gone on to greener places with the Lord. My prayers are with you through this hard time.

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