Thomas L. Goodbody Jr.
Thomas L. Goodbody Jr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Bonnie Goodbody
December 28, 2023
Thinking of you today since tomorrow is Tommy´s birthday. He would be 64 and you would be 90. Love and miss you, dad.
Sondra
December 29, 2012
Today you would have been 53. We send our love and a birthday wish during your afterlife. I know you are at peace and have no pain. This makes everything good! Missing you and Katie and I will buy you a lottery ticket today
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas! We love you!
Bonnie Kettlewell
December 23, 2012
Sondie and Katie are on their way here for Christmas, Tommy. Please be here with us. You and Pops. Love and miss both of you so much.
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Sondra
February 29, 2012
Pops, I thought I was writing in Tommy's legacy. God was not being nice to us bye taking both of you so close together.
Sondie
February 29, 2012
Tomorrow it will be four weeks. I miss your phone calls during the day to tell me something, ask me something, or just to tell me that you missed me and loved me.I'm not sure what the plan is??
Courtney
February 20, 2012
I miss you more each day.
Love,
Kwatney
Marilin Kirkby
January 27, 2012
I'm saddened to learn about the passing of Tom Goodbody. My prayers go to all of his family. I am a close friend of Lynn's, and I remember staying with Tom and Liz in Richmond. We enjoyed a wonderful night out on the town with them. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
January 18, 2012
I met Tom quite late in our lives - at Jim's and his 50th high school reunion and I know why Jim never forgot him. I will miss his emails about all the Good Guys and how we can keep up the fight.
My sympathies to all of you.
Patricia Manning (Brooklyn NY)
Thomas Carmody
January 10, 2012
To the Goodbody family: I did not know the Colonel or any of you. I am just an ol' Viet Nam Vet who reads the obituaries every morning to see if my name is listed there. I have to tell you Dee, that your write-up is a classic. I can tell that all of you loved the Colonel very much and will miss him greatly. May GOD richly Bless all of you during this time as you deal with your loss.
Patsy Franklin Emens
January 10, 2012
To the Goodbody family,
My dad, Louie Franklin, forwarded the very sad news about your dad. We were neighbors in Lincoln, Nebraska so many years ago. Thank you for posting about your dad's amazing life. Even though we have been separated by time and distance, please know that another family is praying for the comfort only the Lord can provide as you walk this path of grief. Patsy Franklin Emens
Sara Shuffler Strand
January 8, 2012
Dear Liz
I saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Your daughter, Dee, appears to have inherited Tom's gift of writing. That was a wonderful eulogy for her father in the obituaries section of the U-T San Diego...full of love, pride, humor, and wit. I also found myself smiling.
From another SDSU alum to Tom: Go Aztecs!
To you and your family, my thoughts and prayers...
With love to you and your family,
Lucy Peterson
January 7, 2012
My sympathy and prayers to all the family.
I met Tom in 1964, a few weeks before my wedding. He was the best man, and that day he also became my brother-in-law. Lucky me!
Chuck Fox
January 6, 2012
I'm sad to hear of Tom's passing. My sincerest sympathy to his family.
Tom "took me under his wing" and taught me baseball when he lived on Sheridan Ave and I lived on Lyndon Rd. in Mission Hills. During WWII he would visit his grandmother in Coronado in the summer time and we would play baseball in the park when we weren't making prank calls on the telephone.
January 5, 2012
Our Sympathy, thoughts and Prayers
to all the Family.
Mort & Noni Jorgensen
Stuart Harris
January 5, 2012
My family's condolences to a wonderful man and our warm thoughts, prayers and wishes for Liz and all of the Goodbody family. Tom was my Aztec running mate on the East Coast and our roadtrip to Ann Arbor, Michigan for an Aztec Football game is one memory we will never forget. You will be forever missed Tom.
Stuart, Jayne, Ben, Matt and Nicole
Jean Sabolevsky
January 5, 2012
Bonnie, my love to you and your family. I will hold you all in my heart and prayers. Hold fast to the happy memories.
Sondra
January 5, 2012
Tommy and I are missing you. It's hard to not be able to pick up the phone and talk with you. Tommy is having a real hard time; as he lost his Pops and his best friend. I guess I need to brush up on all my sports. Stats have never been my thing. You'll need to send me hints from above. Thank you for showing me so much love and accepting Katie and I into your loving family.
January 5, 2012
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Goodbody. My late husband, R. Bruce Brown, friend to Tom from grade school through the formation the Mission Hills Irregulars, praised Tom very highly as a schoolmate and long-term friend and pep band member.
Beth Goodbody
January 5, 2012
I played the Brad Paisley/Dolly Parton song last night. "When I Get Where I'm Going." I know that you are walking without pain and the fear of falling now Dad, golfing, cussing and mixing drinks.
I will always love and miss you.
Beth
Kathy
January 5, 2012
I am with you all in spirit at your time of loss. He was beloved by all. Tom will be remembered by me for his "twisted" humor and corney jokes. I got to witness over the past year and a half the connection, the love, between a father and daughter. I love you Lynn and family and you are in my thoughts daily.
John Westrick
January 4, 2012
I was so sad to hear of Tom's passing but grateful to have had so many years working with him and enjoying his humor and friendship. He could take just about any crazy situation and turn it into laughter and good cheer. We miss you, Tom!
January 4, 2012
Tom was the "East Coast Representative of the Mission Hills Irregulars, We will honor Tom at our January 18 fifth year luncheon celebration in Carlsbad. Most of the group went from grammar school through high school and some even to San Diego State. He played a clarinet in the Pep band. We enjoyed our collective phone calls to Tom at our quarterly meetings. My wife and I last visited in June 2010.
Our prayers go to Liz and their families for strength in these trying times. We see you at the Fort Rosecrans services. Best wishes, Tom Hemphill, Oceanside, CA
Lynn Davidson
January 4, 2012
Dad,
How typical of you; I tried to post something earlier, and you must have nabbed it in cyberspace. You and I shared a very special bond I will treasure forever. I will miss you forever, and see you every time I look in a mirror.
January 4, 2012
I know how much each of you loved him so I can only imagine how difficult this must be. You and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sarah
January 4, 2012
Liz and Dee my prayers, thoughts, and heart, go out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Just remember there's a rainbow with sunshine so always remember that if you have faith peace will come to you. I'm sure that Tom is at peace now, and
hopefully you will be at peace knowing that.
Rhonda Washington (SunTrust Bank) and Family.
Russell Pearce
January 4, 2012
Dear Liz & Family,
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a true friend. I met Tom while I was working for the state. He was a true professional at his job and was always helpful. I will miss most of all his jokes! He always could brighten up your day with one of his jokes! May the Lord be with you and your family during this most difficult time.
John McMullen
January 4, 2012
Liz and family... My sincerest condolences for your loss. Tom brought smiles and pleasure to me, since our happenstance meeting in 1998, at the Las Vegas Bowl. We both enjoyed finding out we were SAE brothers, sometime after becoming friends. May he Rest in Peace! GO AZTECS!
January 4, 2012
I don't know your family,
but when I read the Obituary this morning, I smiled.
How you must have loved him...
Karen Eddleman
January 4, 2012
Dear Lynn,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I pray that you will find comfort in the arms of your wonderful family and consolation in knowing that you and your dad are no longer separated by time or geography. Blessings on all of you.
Angie (Balestrieri) DeCaro
January 4, 2012
Dear Liz and Family,
It is amazing that after 60 years of graduating from San Diego High School in 1951, Tom and I could still share a good laugh on the telephone or through
an email. He was sooo much fun...and will be greatly missed. Special thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.
Eileen Thompson
January 4, 2012
Dear Bonnie and Taylor,
My hearfelt sympathy to you both and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Karen Fields
January 3, 2012
Lynn, Chuck, Courtney & family,
So sorry for your loss. I am so happy to have met Tom at Courtney's wedding! My prayers are with him in heaven & with you all until you are together again.
Your sister & aunt,
Karen Fields
Pat Morgan
January 3, 2012
To the Goodbody family and extended family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Thomas Goodbody. Please accept my best wishes for healing to those who mourn. May his name always be remembered for a blessing.
michele starr
January 3, 2012
Sorry to hear about your dad passing Dee. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
Bonnie Kettlewell
January 3, 2012
My dad was the best. I will love and miss him every day for the rest of my life. And beyond. Well, love him. Once I'm beyond, I won't miss him anymore because we'll be together again.
Donna Bronsteen
January 3, 2012
While I didn't have the chance to meet him (Tom) during my high school days in Fairfax, I have shared your family news for years through Lynn. My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. I know he will be dearly remembered. I send our sincerest sympathy wishes to your many loved ones.
January 3, 2012
Tom (aka Tomas) and I worked together for about 7 years....Lincoln AFB, NE and SAC Hdqs. Bellevue, NE. We were walking distance neighbors in Bellevue. Carol (aka Nolia) and I had many good times with Tom and Liz and watched the young kids grow. I have lost a friend which I will never be able to replace and am thankful that I was able to talk to him just a few weeks ago. Liz and family, I send my love and sympathy as does Nolia. With love; Dondle, Capt. Courageous and Maj. Satisfied.
Julia Walters
January 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad will live on in his children and grandchildren. I know he will be missed by many. Love to you all. Richard, Julia, & Matt
Suella Jones
January 3, 2012
Lynn, I am so sorry for you and your family for the loss of your dad. From what I have heard from you, he was a wonderful person! No matter how old we are, it is always such a devastating loss when a parent leaves us! My deepest condolences to you and your family. I love you.
Larry Schucht (aka Two Dogs)
January 3, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was my supervisor for 16 years while I served as Contracting Officer for DIT. It seemed like almost every morning when he came to work he would call me into his office to tell me his latest joke. It wasn't even the joke so much as the way he told them. He was a gifted joke teller and great boss (as most of the time he left me alone) and I could always count on him for support. He was also a prolific writer and he could tell you where to go so eloquently you would enjoy the trip. The world was a better place with him in it. I will miss him a lot. My sincere condolences to Liz and family.
January 3, 2012
Tom was a man of hono,r duty and kindness.I am a better person for knowing hi, and receiving advice from him. My condolences to his family and Yes Tom,
Go Aztecs
Steve Musgrave La Mesa California
Matt Smith
January 3, 2012
I am so blessed to have known Uncle Tom all of these years. He was a terrific man- kind, gentle and caring. Tom had a great sense of humor and I will always remember how easily he could make me laugh. He will be deeply missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to my Aunt Liz, and to my cousins, Lynn, Tommy, Bonnie, Beth and Dee.
Gene Alexander
January 3, 2012
Just a note to let you know how much Tom meant to me during my employment with Procurement and Contracting for the Commonwealth of Virgina. His understanding of the needs of his employees was outsanding. His obituary puts it correctly...he was a saint among those who worked for him. My sincerest condolences.
Sarah "AztecFemBone" Eishen
January 3, 2012
I never met Tom in person but only on AztecTalk and then via phone. From the second I "met" him years ago, I felt like I'd known him forever, and I have special understanding for his passion for all things Aztec--I'm just as freakin' crazy as he was. I will miss him so, so much. My thoughts are with you in this terrible loss.
Bill Casey
January 3, 2012
Throughout Tom's career as Director of IT Procurements at DIT, I strove to convince him of the benefits of the "Sole Source" procurement. That I never succeeded was made clear when he introduced me to Dee as "...the guy who never has to compete." While we often had differences, I never doubted that if the facts were presented, the decisions from Tom and his staff would be fair. There was never any question as to the integrity of the processes under Tom's direction. DIT and the Commonwealth lost a dedicated public servant when Tom retired to the golf course. I hope he enjoyed those years on the golf course and offer my condolences and best wishes to his family.
Phil Wood
January 3, 2012
Tom will be missed by all of his friends. Affable, thoughtful and caring, he had a demeanor about him that made this world a better place to be.
Bob Miller
January 3, 2012
Dear Elizabeth:
Regretfully I only knew Tom briefly during the old days when you and I worked at United Virginia. I was impressed by his sense of humor and wisdom at choosing you as his wife. You and your family are in my prayers today.
Courtney Payne
January 3, 2012
I miss you so much Granddaddy! I am so glad we were able to spend Christmas together one last time. Rest in peace with JuJu, Yankee, Leo, Sampson, and all of the other pets you loved so much. Please watch over us. I love you so much!!!!
January 3, 2012
thinking of you with much sadness
Marylen Melton (friend of Beth's)
January 3, 2012
It was with a lot of sadness that I learned of Tom's passing. One of my favorite people. I enjoyed working with him each and every day of his 16 yers with the state.
JB Edmonds, Mechanicsville, VA
January 3, 2012
Dear Dee & Family,
Trish and I are truly saddened to her of Tom's passing. We will always remember him for his good humor and wit. Please know that Tom and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gray Poehler, Naples, FL
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