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Jerry Goodspeed Obituary

Jerry Joseph GOODSPEED Born August 14, 1953 in Kirkland, WA; died April 24, 2011 in Everett. Loving father of Chris Goodspeed (Maritza), and Nicole Goodspeed. Also survived by his grandchildren Ava and Jordan; parents, Bernard and Wilma Goodspeed; siblings, Dean Goodspeed, Phyllis Hanson (Walter) and Cindy Goodspeed; their families and many, many friends. Jerry loved his family and was a devoted father and grandfa ther. He made many friends over the years from school, work and life. He had his own business as a landscaper which he had a natural talent for, and many of his loyal customers had been with him over 30 years. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 30, at 11 AM at St. Matthew Church, 1240 NE 127th St., Seattle 98125. Donations to offset Medical and oth er unanticipated expenses for his family, may be made in his honor at any branch of Bank of America Acct # 46303079. Please sign the on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 27, 2011.

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Tim & Julie Gatlin

May 11, 2011

Jerry will be deeply missed. He was a wonderful friend to my brother Pete for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Candace

April 29, 2011

My heart breaks for all of you. Words alone can not express how I feel. I thank you each and everyday for the wonderful son you gave me Jerry. Christopher is truly a blessing. You will be missed by all, untill we meet again.

Shirlee Straight

April 29, 2011

I will miss Jerry's warm smile and happy attitude. My heartfelt sympathy to the family. I always enjoyed visiting with him and Joe for a few minutes when they worked on my yard.

Alan & Jill Thomson

April 29, 2011

We will miss Jerry's smile and great attitude. He was a very dedicated and hard worker. We will miss him. Our condolences to his entire family.

April 28, 2011

We were fortunate to know Jerry for many years as not only our landscaper but as a friend. We will miss his smile and his fun loving attitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. The Kemps and the McGilverys.

Kim Falk

April 28, 2011

Jerry was really a great guy! One of the best! I will truly miss his big smile & kind heart. I will pray for you kids while you mourn your dad. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. God Bless you. Kim Falk & family

April 27, 2011

Jerry was a wonderful man. Full of energy and loving personality. We shall miss him.
Maurice and Patty Johnson

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