Gilbert E. Gooch

At the news of Your Dad's passing we realized we remember him in so many ways, As Brother Gooch, Mr. Gooch, Grandpa Gooch, A Speech Teacher, a Lip-Reading Teacher, A Sunday School Teacher,a Coach, a neighbor and always a friend. Each of us from my mom to my nephew and his friends have wonderful fun memories of your fun-loving,friendly dad. He will be missed by so many here but can you imagine the wonderful reunion he is having!! Our Love and Prayers to you all, Tom and Heidi Post

Brother Gooch was the sweetest man. I had the pleasure of meeting him after I joined the church in 2001. He was so warm and welcoming. I enjoyed listening to him speak in sacrament. He came to our wedding with one of his daughters. He always took the time to say hello. When I was pregnant with my first son he was still attending our ward and he would have crackers or some kind of treat for me. He said he knew pregnant woman needed to eat. I'm honored that I had that chance to know him. God be...

Dear Thayne and Robert,
As though it were yesterday I remember leaving class at Forest School to spend an hour with your dad for speech therapy twice a week. He was gentle and kind and always attentive. With pictures and stories he encouraged me and other kids to correct and improve our pronunciation. It could have been scary but instead, it was fun and supportive. He had a gift and his affection for us made it an enchanting childhood memory.
The Gooch family will always be fondly...

Brother Gooch was a very special person. I knew him for many years and when he would come to our social events at the Pioneer Stake he would seek me out to give me a hug and inquire about me. Such kindness is very rare I always felt his genuine love and respect. He impacted my life and I will never forget him. My condolences for the loss his family must feel and the fortune they had to have such a giant in their lives. So grateful for the gospel knowledge that we will all be together with our...

Nadine and family- May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time.
With love, the Perkins family

May all the happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
I also will have my many happy memories of your father. I will miss him dearly.

Chrissy

Dear Thayne and Gooch Family - I was sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you be blessed with peace and comfort and may your sweet memories sustain you now and always.

Nadine, your dad was such a great man. You have a lot of wonderful memories. Sorry for your loss. Love you, Ann Opfar

I will always remember his warm smile and loving heart. Thank you for sharing his life story. Although a neighbor growing up, I learned more about dear Brother Gooch today. He will surely be missed.
Much love, Pam (Koehler)