Harold "Hal" Goodwin Jr.

Harold “Hal” Goodwin, Jr.

Nov. 7, 1926 - Feb. 27, 2016

SOUTH BEND - Harold “Hal” Goodwin, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully February 27, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on November 7, 1926 in Gary, IN to the late Harold and Dorothy (Shults) Goodwin.

Hal grew up in Gary and Hobart, IN, graduating from Hobart High School in 1944.

Enlisting in the U.S. Navy, he served as a quartermaster with the amphibious forces in the South Pacific during World War II. Upon discharge, Hal entered Franklin Indiana College and graduated in 1951 with a BA in Business and Economics. Hal's leadership qualities began back in his college days. He was President of his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, President of the Interfraternity Council, President of the Young Republican Club, Homecoming Chairman, and May Day Chairman. He was elected to Blue Key Honorary for academic and leadership excellence. He was elected Indiana Collegiate Republican Chairman. After graduation, he worked as an auditor for Sears Roebuck in Chicago. In 1954, he joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a Sales Representative in Gary, IN. He moved to Richmond, IN as a district manager and then was promoted to Regional Manager in South Bend, with offices in Merrillville, South Bend, and Fort Wayne. Taking early retirement after 32 years of service, Hal formed his own brokerage firm specializing in the sale of Individual and group Health Insurance.

In the business world, Hal combined his leadership qualities serving as President of the Hobart, IN Jaycees, where he also earned Key Man and Distinguished service awards. He also served as Indiana's Jaycee Good Government Award Chairman. He served on the Board of Directors of Kiwanis, and was a Trustee for the Elks #235, where he received Elk of the Year honors. Hal served on the Franklin College Alumni Board and also received a Presidential citation as distinguished alumni. He was a life member of the Elks Club, American Legion and VFW. Hal was also a 32nd Degree Mason, belonging to M. L. McLellan Lodge 357 of Hobart, IN, the Scottish Rite of South Bend and Orak Shrine Temple of Michigan City. He was also a member of the Avalon Grotto. He was a faithful contributor to the Notre Dame Rockne Foundation and a lifetime season ticket holder to Notre Dame football and basketball games.

Hal was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. On December 6, 1962, he married Betty Murphy Loughridge of South Bend, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Thomas (Dee Martin) Goodwin of LaPorte, IN, Jeffrey (Lorna) Goodwin of Indianapolis and Patrick Goodwin of Atlanta, GA; and daughter, Marcia (Mark) Adams of Atlanta, GA. Hal also has 3 stepchildren, Greg (Sue) Loughridge of Chandler, AZ, Gary (Kelly) Loughridge of Mishawaka, and Gayle (Dale) Burtsfield of Xenia, OH. He is also survived by 17 wonderful grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by brothers, Robert (JoAnn) Goodwin of Loveland, CO, and Charles (Linda) Goodwin of Indio, CA. A sister, Marilyn, preceded him in death.

When his health permitted, he loved to winter in Indio, CA, where he belonged to Heritage Palms Country Club and Indian Palms Country Club. In Indiana, he belonged to Knollwood Country Club for many years, as well as Four Lakes Country Club.

A special thanks to Inez, George, and Carla and the rest of the staff at Healthwin Specialized Care for their compassionate care. No word can express our thanks to Dee Martin, RN who has loved and nurtured Hal for several years. We are blessed as a family to have her in our lives.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202.

A Masonic Service and family conducted funeral will be held on Friday, March 4th at 12:30 PM with visitation starting at 11 AM until the time of the service at the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23, enter off Cherry Rd. Navy Military Honors and a committal service led by the Elk's Lodge, BPOE #235, will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park.

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.McGannHay.com.