May God bless you and your...
Katie & Family,
Sorry to hear of Harry's passing. My thoughts are with you all.
Doug Dornseif
February 07, 2008 | Colorado Springs, CO
0
1
Harry J. Goodyear Jr.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
About
LOCATION
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Obituary
Send FlowersGoodyear, Harry J. Jr. Age 88, of Edina passed away on 10/31/07 surrounded by loving family members. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Patricia; children, Maggie, Kathryn, John (Penny), Tom (Karalyn), and Tim (Molly); grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Kia Marie, Austin, Jack, Teddy, Annamarie and Calvin; sister, Geraldine Shoberg; many brothers-in- law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by parents, Harry J. Goodyear, Sr. and Thelma Swenson, stepfather, Harry Swenson, brother-in-law Maurice Shoberg. Graduate of Central High School in Minneapolis. Lt. Col. in US Marine Corps with 39 years of service to country and corps. Corsair pilot in US Marine Fighting Squadron VMF-122 in South Pacific WWII. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, among many other distinctions. Proud member of MN Marine Air Reserve. 53 year career in Real Estate. Past President 1970 MN Assoc of Realtors and 1966 Minneapolis Assoc of Realtors. As a Broker, owned Real Properties, Inc. and Goodyear Realty, Inc. Joined Edina Realty in 1983. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, 11 am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 5071 Eden Ave, Edina. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3-6 PM at Gill Brother Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave So, Mpls. and 1 hour prior to Mass at church. In lieu of flowers, Memorials preferred to Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, PO Box 37, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046, www.mc-lef.org or www.topdogfoundation.org GILL BROTHERS MINNEAPOLIS 612-861-6088
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Guest Book
Dear John and Penny:
I am sorry to hear about your dad, You are very fortunate to have had him as a dad. I see him in you, John, such as in the way you offered to help me many years ago when I was going throug a tough time. Take care and God Bless.
Bill & Robin Waggoner
November 09, 2007 | Eden Prairie
0
1
Dear Goodyears. I was saddened to hear that Harry had passed away. Growing up I always remember seeing this handsome man in a uniform. I remembered Harry and Mary Pat's wedding was so beautiful, I was so in awe the whole evening. Everything was done so perfectly. Aunt Thelma and Uncle Harry were so very proud of him and how they adored the family. We still have Lucille with us but she is so limited in her movement because of the demenitia. So that is difficult to watch. Our...
Joanne Johnson Ulvog
November 09, 2007 | Vienna
0
1
To the Goodyear Family:
My Dad, Jack Grogan, and Harry grew up together and remained friends through all these years (Dad passed away in August of 2006). Harry, on more than one occasion, told stories about he and my Dad as teenagers - my favorite story being the one where they used to play "tag" with their cars in the alleys in the neighborhood. They were quite a pair! Every Memorial Day when I would take my Dad to St. Mary's Cemetery to visit his parent's graves, as we drove...
Pat Summers
November 07, 2007 | Apple Valley, MN
0
1
I know my Dad and Mom, Bob and Ann Ersted, thought the world of Harry and deeply enjoyed his friendship.
Susan Ersted
November 06, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
0
1
Katie and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thought and prayers are with you.
Linda & Denny Hogan
Linda Hogan
November 06, 2007 | Farmington, MN
0
1
John,Penny & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of your incredible Father. Semper Fi Harry!
Brian & Susann Stone
November 05, 2007 | Burnsville, MN
0
1
To the Harry Goodyear family,
Please accept our sympathy in your loss.We have many fond memories.Sorry that we were unable to attend the service today but we all share in your grief.Ralph Magnuson(Maggie) has macular degeneration and other health issues so he did not see the notice in the paper.I saw it this morning so I quick like called him.He felt terrible that he missed the funeral but wanted to let you know he wanted to send his sympathy.
Linda McMahon(Magnuson)
November 05, 2007 | St Croix Falls, WI
0
1
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful legacy Harry leaves behind...he was a beautiful man and a gentle spirit.
It was a privilege to know him.
Jade Schneringer (alias Jane Rabuse)
November 05, 2007 | Sisters, OR
0
1