Thomas A. Goodwin

Tom's cousin Beverly VanderBoegh called the other day to inform us of Tom's passing. Like Tom, Kay was born in Manhattan, so has known him her entire life. I moved to Manhattan in 1945 and we lived next door to the Goodwins. Tom and I attended school together. In February 1953, Tom, myself, and four other Manhattan young men (making it 1% of the population) enlisted in the Marine Corps. One day while in boot camp the drill instructor came into the barracks. Using profanities that I...

My thoughts & prayers are with the entire Goodwin family. May God give you strength & comfort during your time of sorrow.

Condolences Betty and children. Tom and I go way back to His freshman days at J.T. They continued through me as his music man, until his retirement. A chance meeting in 1953 in San Francisco. Tom in Corp on his way to Al. and me there a few days vacation.

My prayers go out to Mr. Goodwin's family. I have many fond memories of him being my band director at Oakview school. He was well liked,.
Kathy Seeley Shepherd

Thoughts and Prayers to the Goodwin Family, Mr Goodwin gave most of us our start in music have many fond memories from Oakview band.

Mrs. Goodwin and family, My sincerest condolences to all of you during this difficult time. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. I hope that you find solace in your fond memories of your dad and father.

My condolences to the Goodwin family. Tom was a big influence to the band community and a good friend. R.I.P.

He'll be missed in the Pops band. Praying for you during this difficult time.

My name is Karen Edburg Spear. I am now 59 years old and living in Tucson, Arizona. My Mum, Elsie Edburg, told me of Mr. Goodwin's passing. Mr. Goodwin taught me percussion from my being 9 years old thru high school. It was from his guidance and teaching that I did so well. I have such good memories from our percussion lessons together. Even though I haven't seen him in years, he is one special person. I am sending my sympathy and condolences to his family from myself and my Mum, Elsie...