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Harold Goddard Obituary
1919 ~ 2013
Riverton, Utah-Harold was born in Salt Lake City on May 27, 1919, to Joshua Percy and Verna Wright Goddard. He passed away at age 94 on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Harold attended schools in Salt Lake City including East High School and the University of Utah. Married Gloria Cecile Manwaring on October 6, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple. Prior to their marriage, Harold served a mission beginning in Australia and then transferring to the Northern States Mission as a result of war in the South Pacific. He served in the Navy during WWII. Harold had a lovely singing voice and was a member of the Tabernacle Choir. He joined and eventually owned the family business, Guthrie Bicycle Co., now in its fifth generation. Harold and Gloria met monthly for over 50 years with dear college friends as a "Study Group." He and his wife enjoyed a wonderful LDS mission in Nauvoo, Illinois. Harold loved flowers, sunsets, gardening, triple-crown-horse races, BYU football, and had a passion for healthy eating and sharing his insights with others. His family affectionately named their morning concoction of sprouts, brewer's yeast, papaya, etc. as "protein monotonous." He struggled with ill health for many years but outlived most of his peers.
Most importantly, Harold was a stalwart member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a firm testimony and a great love for the Savior, the scriptures and the temple.
Survived by wife, Gloria; children David (Bonnie), Richard (Kathy), Janet (Ron) Johnson, Carol (John) Homer, Cherilyn and her fiancé, Rolynn Perri; 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Terry Selcho for her loving care of dad.
Funeral services will be held at noon, on Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Riverton 16th Ward Chapel located at 1208 West 12400 South. There will be a viewing on Thursday evening, June 27, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) and also prior to the funeral from 11:00 - 11:45 at the church. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Goddard
Vickie Christensen Smoot
June 20, 2023
We have the pleasure of living in the home that Harold built in Holladay, and I also grew up in Emigration Canyon and knew the Goddards. I lovingly think of them as we enjoy the amazing apples, plums, peaches, apricots and blackberries they planted, and also as we plant our vegetables in the soil that they cultivated in the large garden at the side of the house. Thank you Harold and Gloria, and best wishes to their family on this anniversary.
Dixie Lysne
July 23, 2013
Harold and Gloria were my neighbors for several years in St. George. We enjoyed them very much and still miss them. They were a great support when my husband Terry was ill and passed away. Harold was our home teacher for quite some time. Goodbye sweet man!
July 2, 2013
I knew Harold best many years ago when we both lived in Emigration Canyon. His sister Alice Ruth lived across the street from him and was a very good friend of mine. I learned much about faith and prayer as I witnessed her concern for his health. We were obviously in the same ward and so became pretty well acquainted. I looked up to and admired both he and Gloria greatly. He was a very sweet and friendly man with a beautiful voice and I'm certain will be sorely missed. My sincerest sympathies,
Carolyn Murdock Curtis
Bonnie Oswald
June 28, 2013
It has been along time since I helped Gloria with her figurines and knew the Goddards and the Manwarings, but I have very fond memories of those years and hope you are doing well.
Love from Bonnie Lach Oswald
Vickie C. and Brian Smoot
June 28, 2013
What a great man! We were neighbors in Emigration Canyon (I'm Cal Christensen's daughter) and now we love living in the Goddard family home here on Naniloa Cir. I think of Harold and Gloria almost daily as we have the privilege of enjoying the home they built, eat the fruit from the trees they planted, and enjoy the wonderful gardening soil that they lovingly nurtured. We are thankful for the Goddards and send our love at this time.
P.S. Our garbage can still says "HG" and probably always will. :)
Liz Mendenhall
June 27, 2013
A big hug to you, sista, and hold your family close. You will all be in my prayers.
Ann Davidson Buhr
June 27, 2013
Harold Goddard had a great and positive influence in my young life. He kept me in the Gospel of Jesus Christ when I was floundering. I appreciated his insights and his kindness to me when I needed it most. I think he must be an angel already because of his complete love for our Savior. So very grateful for him and for the Goddard family.
June 26, 2013
Cherylynn and Family; Losing a Dad is very difficult. My prayers are with you and Rolynn. Lucy Valdez
Rex and Shauna Maughan
June 26, 2013
Our hearts are with you, at the passing of your father. He was a great patriarch and he leaves a wonderful family to carry on!
Nadeane Hardy Sandberg
June 25, 2013
Such a wonderful and caring spirit. I am so grateful for his knowledge of the Gospel and for his sharing of that knowledge with me many times when I was going through difficult times. I love the Goddard family and send my deepest sympathies to all.
Dan Egbert
June 25, 2013
We enjoyed getting to know Harold as a patient. He always had something interesting to share with us, whether his talent of singing or something else ensightful. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayrs are with the the Goddard family at this time.
Dr.Egbert & Tammy
Carolyn Harmon
June 25, 2013
The Emeritus Ladies of the Tabernacle Choir will remember Harold at our annual luncheon.
May he sing with the Choirs above!
Carolyn Taylor Harmon
Secretary
Larry & Sue Wilson
June 25, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Goddard Family. Your dad left a wonderful legacy by living such an exemplary life.
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