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August 1, 1931
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April 12, 2015
Richard Goin Obituary
Richard James Goin, an 83-year-old resident of Port Angeles, passed away April 12, 2015, due to age-related causes.
He was born August 1, 1931, in Talmage, Iowa, to James Miles Goin and Irene Edith Brown Olmstead.
Dick's family moved to the North Olympic Peninsula in 1936, and he graduated from Roosevelt High School.
He married Marie A. Fuchs on March 8, 1951, and recently, they celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Dick was a retired machinist. He supervised six shops at ITT Rayonier Mill in Port Angeles.
He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman. Starting in 1960, he participated in multiple efforts to enhance and protect fisheries, game and their habitats.
He was a member of the Outdoor Sportsman's Club and the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers (AWPPW).
Dick is survived by his wife, Marie Goin; daughter Cheryl McCurdy of Port Angeles; son Rick Goin of Port Angeles; sister Ruth Seeyle of Sequim; sister-in-law Elaine Moreno of Olympia, Washington; grandchildren Jim Goin of Port Townsend, Katie (Eugene) Kelley of Port Angeles, Amanda (Josh) Knobel of Port Angeles and Kyle McCurdy of Port Angeles; and great-grandchildren Liam Knobel, Jack Kelley and Sam Kelley.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Michelle (Micki) Goin, his son Tom Goin and his lifelong friend and fishing partner Frank Quackenbush.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lower Elwha Tribal Center, 2851 Lower Elwha Road, west of Port Angeles.
Memorial contributions can be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 East Eighth Street, Port Angeles, WA 98363, or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Chuck Sheaffer
April 27, 2015
Dick was a wonderful friend and teacher. I'll think of him every time I hike in the Park or visit the Elwha
Vail Case
April 24, 2015
Dick was a dedicated outdoorsman whom I got to know while I worked for the DNR. His passion for stream protection and the fisheries of various streams was very evident. I will miss not having Dick around. He was a good man.
Sam Bridges
April 21, 2015
Although we never met, I was researching for an "authority" to shadow and ask for guidance as we plan to relocate to Port Angeles by summers end. I located Mr. Goin's youtube video and told my wife: "That is the Person I want to Meet." and I was researching contact information and found out of his transitioning. My heart sank and I express my sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Goin. I still believe one day I will see and meet him fishing and getting excited as if he just landed his first fish. May god bless you all.
Sincerely,
Sam Bridges
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