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Richard Goodman Obituary
RICHARD JOHN GOODMAN (Age 79)
On Saturday, March 26, 2011 of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Goodman; loving father of Rev. Ross S. Goodman (wife, Janice) and Ruth L. Goodman; devoted grandfather of Anna, Zachary, Zebulon, and Lukas Goodman, Thomas Young Roberson III and Richard John Lafayette Roberson. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817 on Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Pamela Caruso
October 30, 2011
You are in my thoughts and in my heart, Ruth.
Patrick Weathers
April 7, 2011
It was an honor to have met Mr. Goodman, and to have performed for him. He was a good and gentle man. My thoughts and kindest regards are with his family always.
April 2, 2011
Dick Goodman was well named - he was indeed a good man. It was my pleasure to know him.
Howard Hjort, Falls Church, VA
Betty, and Barbara Ioanes
April 2, 2011
We are so sorry you've lost Dick. We first met Dick when he worked with my dad, Ray Ioanes, at FAS, and he was always great with my sister and me. Our best to you.
Betty Ioanes (Mrs. Raymond) and Barbara
Ken Roberts
April 2, 2011
Condolences to the family of this fine gentleman who generously gave his time and attention no matter the circumstance. He will be long remembered for his love of life and sense of humor.
Wayne Sharp
April 1, 2011
We were saddened to learn of Dick's passing! I always enjoyed working with Dick when he was the Associate Administrator at FAS, and later when he was in private industry. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Eldon Gould
April 1, 2011
I appreciated Dick's pleasant personality and wisdom while serving with him on the US Grains Council.
Kenneth and Shirley Hobbie
March 31, 2011
I will always remember Dick for his winning smile and great sense of humor. He was a great mentor to me during my years in agriculture. Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences.
March 31, 2011
I always enjoyed working with Dick and benefitted hugely from his wise counsel over the years. He was a well respected pillar of the agricultural trade fraternity. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences.
Sincerely,
Jim Starkey, Richmond, VA
Glenn Whiteman
March 30, 2011
God blesss you in your sorrow. I thoroughly working with Dick at USDA.
Kathleen McWilliams
March 30, 2011
I will always remember Dick as a good friend and neighbor, proud of his family, and who gave unselfishly his expertise and time as President of our Homeowners Association. I enjoyed working with him on association issues, and admired his calm, good insight and great sense of humor.
Bryant Wadsworth
March 30, 2011
What a fine person Dick Goodman was! In my experience he was honorable in every way. We will miss him.
Sincerely,
Bryant Wadsworth
Formerly Assistant Administrator, FAS
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