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Franklin P. Godbee

Tucson, Arizona

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GODBEE, Franklin P., Loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Frank P. Godbee Slipped into the arms of the Lord on June 11, 2008 at the age of 87 years. He is preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; son, William and daughter, Ann. He is remembered by surviving family: son, Steve;...

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While I was so far away for his final moments, Pop-pop was always close to my heart. So while it is with a heavy heart that we let him go, he shared so much while he was with us which should leave some comfort. May Pop-pop be at peace now and forever more - and may there be plenty of cookies for dunking!

Lovingly,
Dawn

Thank you for welcoming me with open arms, Pop Pop. I'll miss hearing you say "give me some sugar". I love you. Rest in peace.

I'm sure that I was never as close to my Pop-pop as I could have been, but that doesn't make his passing any easier. He could have been a man I met only once, and the impact would still be the same - Pop-pop's personality, I think, would have left a good impression on ANY person that had the pleasure of his company. It's not much, but I would like to share a haiku:

Shining inner flame,
Brightly burning 'gainst the dark,
Heavenly spirit

His body might have been frail, but...