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Lawrence "Doc" GODIE Sr.

Lawrence "Doc" GODIE Sr. obituary

Lawrence GODIE Obituary

GODIE Lawrence Sr. "Doc" Lawrence G. "Doc" Godie, Sr., 91, of Toledo passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on February 19, 2011. He was born on February 7th, 1920 in Toledo to Rudolph and Fern Godie. A graduate of Macomber High school, Doc married Betty Gerst on July 25th, 1945. He became a master pattern maker and worked for several companies before starting his own business. He first had The Boat Clinic, where he earned his nickname and then started Bayview Plastics. Doc was a pioneer in the boat business when they started bonding fiberglass to wooden boats. Doc and his wife were founding members of Toledo Jazz Orchestra. He was an avid outdoorsman and he loved anything that would get him out into nature. He especially treasured the family times at the cabin they built themselves on Higgins Lake. Doc was also a longtime member of Mudjaw Bowmen Archery Club where he had served on the board and other various capacities. Doc was a loving father who always felt that he was blessed with his family. Doc is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Suzanne (Timothy) Byrnes and Lawrence G. (Becky) Jr.; grandchildren: Laurie Godie, Britt Smith (Ron), Sarah Godie (Kevin Wiemer), Rebekah Godie (Robert Koehler) and Isaiah Godie; great-grandchildren, Logan and Devon Vaughn, Ronnie Smith and Isabelle Castro. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 21, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to contribute to a charity of the donor's choice. www.walterfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2011.

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John Yager (Orval and Toni's son)

March 29, 2023

So sorry for your loss. The Orval Yager family will always remember our Dad´s (Orval´s) friend Doc Godie. We still have some ducks and knife he made. Beautiful work.

Bernie Solomon

February 22, 2011

Larry Jr., and family...I had the pleasure of meeting your Dad, when my boat was in your shop. I was always intrigued by all the various "things" in the shop. He was a 'Master' of many.
May your memories bring you comfort at this time.

Mary Ann Engelbert

February 22, 2011

Larry, Becky, Betty and family,
So sorry to read about your the loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kim Buehler

February 21, 2011

So sorry to hear of Doc's passing. It was always a joy to see him and the rest of the family at various jazz events around town. We've lost so many great members of our jazz family recently. My thoughts are with you guys. Hang in there.

Bill and Deb Cook

February 21, 2011

Dear Betty and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. Doc was dearly loved by all who knew him. I trust he is with Daddy and they are enjoying jazz music together.
Love Always, The Cook Family

Debbie Gring

February 21, 2011

Betty, (and family) so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts will be with you.

CJ

February 21, 2011

Godie Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficul time in your lives, May your memories of Lawrence sust ain you through the days,weeks,months,years ahead and trust in the God of comfort who comforts us all in our trials.

February 20, 2011

Betty and family.. We are so sorry to hear about Doc.. We always wanted to come bck to the point and vist.. We are so sorry -we never made it.. always to late. He was a great neighbor and friend.. What a happy man and a great person.. The kids just loved him.. God Bless you and the family.. Love, Rod, Janet, Brandon and Sarah..

Stephanie Toth Linkes

February 20, 2011

Britt,
I am so saddened to hear of Doc's passing. Please give my regards to your Mom, Grandma and Uncle Larry as well as the rest of your family. I have fond memories of Doc and growing up on 105th. His ducks and woodworking, the bat that he dropped on us every year at Halloween, trips up to the cabin and taking dune buggy trips in the woods. He was loved by many people and his memory will live on in the hearts of so many. God Bless him.

February 20, 2011

Dear Betty and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Doc as such a cheerful and helpful man. And what a talent he had with the wood! God bless you and help you through your loss.
Teresa "VanderHorst" Holder

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