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Bruce Goyt Obituary

YORK On September 10, 2013, the Lord took home his good and faithful servant, Bruce A. Goyt. Bruce was born on December 16, 1921, the son of the late Hugh and Alta (Berry) Goyt, in Colonial Beach, Va. He attended school in Shippensburg, enlisted in the National Guard Cavalry Unit and proudly served as a ball turret gunner during WWII. After his honorable discharge from the service, Bruce earned his teaching degree from Shippensburg University. It was there that he met his true love, Joyce, with whom he shared 64 years. Bruce was a teacher in the York Suburban School District. He coached track and wrestling and was a mentor to all his students and co-workers. Bruce is survived by his daughters, Susan Zumbrum, Laura (Kevin) Brown, Emily (Jerry) Shank; his grandchildren, Jonathan (Amanda) McMaster, Matthew Whittington, Jacob Brown, Caleb Brown and Alyssa Shank; and his great-grandchildren, Joel Bruce and Merrill Firestone McMaster. A celebration of his life and memorial serivce will be held at Grace Fellowship church in York New Salem, on September 21, 2013, at 11 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:30 Donations can be made in his memory to Wounded Warriors. "Keep looking up, for surely your redemption draweth nigh!"

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Published by York Daily Record on Sep. 13, 2013.

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Chuck Youcheff

October 6, 2013

One of best teachers ever, totally enjoyed profession and his students

Donna Rogers

September 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He will be missed.

September 19, 2013

Bruce Goyt was a friend of alot of students. He will be greatly missed. He was one of my teachers and my track coach. I ran track for one year and was manager the second year. One of the best things I will remember him by is the time when we went to the state track meet.

Shea Lauver

September 18, 2013

To Laura, Emily and the rest of the family, you have my deepest sympathies!

Kathy Levey

September 18, 2013

Mr. Goyt was a wonderful teacher to my daughter Becky Abraham back in the 80's. Thank you, Mr. Goyt. So good to know we'll reunite in heaven. Kathy Levey

Rebecca Silva

September 17, 2013

I wish you could read the comments that have been written on Facebook about Mr. Goyt by his former students. A few representative comments: favorite teacher ever, I loved Mr. Goyt, loved his class, kind, funny, I loved the mapwork. My personal memory of him is that he made me feel safe during a tricky season of life. I loved being in his classroom. I confess that I don't remember much of the actual lessons (it was the 79/80 school year, after all!), but I remember *him*. His laugh, his kindness. Now that I've read more about him as a person, I know the source of his character - and it warms my heart. I'm looking forward to seeing him again. :-)

GIS Team Award, Richmond, VA

Dan Urich

September 16, 2013

Mr. Goyt was my favorite teacher in YSJH. He made more of an impact on me than he would ever know. I loved his perspectives on Geography and his unfailing sense of humor. In part, it is because of him I majored in Geography at Penn State and have become a career professional in Geographic Information Systems. Thank you, my mentor. God's blessings to your family and may you rest in peace.

Laurie Dunkelberger

September 16, 2013

I love your parents and counted them as my spiritual friends and my inspiration in serving the Lord with all your heart! I have your Mom's beach scene she painted in my home, and my daughter Julie has your Dad's large picture of a daffodil in her home. I love to hear him laugh and tell me about his life, I was thankful to take him, my Dad and Giz to see the WW11 memorial and to find out his favorite book of the Bible was Acts... and that's how he lived his life... outward focused on others to know His Lord and Savior... My prayers are with you all and your adjustments.

Dr. Marshall Thomas

September 15, 2013

He was a wonderful teacher and mentor. He and his contributions to the field will be missed. Sue, I am very sorry to hear about your father's passing. You and your family have my sympathies.

Glenn & Betty Shive

September 15, 2013

It has been a pleasure to know Bruce for the short time we knew him and are sorry that we didn't get to know him better. Our experience was he was a true man of God and lived his life as such. We pray his influence with his family brought many to know the Lord as well. God bless you all and give you strength in knowing that he is now where he wanted to be - with the Lord.

Bill Ware

September 15, 2013

Loved Mr. Goyt! I am grateful for him inspiring me to become a professional geographer. The Goyt's lived around the corner in Haines Acres and I always thought his green and white VW bus was so cool! Lots of great memories of him as he was one of our best teachers. Sympathies from the Ware's, formerly of York. Thank you, Mr. Goyt.

Susan Gross

September 15, 2013

Bruce was someone I've admired since I have known him. He was a true gentleman, steadfast in his beliefs, faithful to the end in every way. And I loved his sense of humor and how he even made fun of himself. I miss him already!

Greg McCullough

September 14, 2013

Laura, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I remember telling you that your father was one of my favorite teachers. He was an exceptional teacher and great man . I know he loved the Lord and is now finally with Him in eternal peace. God bless you all, your friend. Greg

Elizabeth Ann Alwood

September 14, 2013

Whenever I think about school; Mr. Goyt was the first person that would come to mind; it was my favorite class. I remember the smile. Prayers to his family.

Julie Dorwart

September 14, 2013

Mr. Goyt was an incredible teacher and role model. Thoughts and prayers to the family

September 14, 2013

loved mr. goyt! i give him credit for inspiring me to become a professional geographer. for real. the goyt's lived around the corner in haines acres and i always thought his green and white vw bus was cool! lots of great memories of him as he was one of our best teachers. rip mr. goyt, and thank you! sympathies from the wares, formerly of york.

Carol Orberg

September 14, 2013

A teacher that had a true impact. Laura, Kevin, Emily and families. So sorry for your loss, but so glad you had him in your lives for so long. Hugs to you all.

Susan Leyland

September 14, 2013

Bruce Goyt was a great teacher and gentleman with such a warm personality you just wanted to hug! he will always be remembered as a great man

Ingrid Erich Russo

September 14, 2013

Mr. Goyt was one of my favorite teachers at YSJH. He was always smiling. My condolences to the family.

Fran Snyder/Shoff

September 13, 2013

Mr. Goyt was the principle at Mt. Rose. He had respect for the students and the staff. Great man

Lisa Argento Martell

September 13, 2013

I had the pleasure of being one of Mr. Goyt's students many, many years ago. He was a real pleasure and truly an unforgettable teacher. I'm so happy he had such a long, rich life. I'm sure he will be deeply missed.

Shari Steager

September 13, 2013

I had the honor and privilege to be Bruce's guardian on two Honor Bus tours to Washington D.C. He was such a kind and considerate man. While he will be deeply mourned, what a joy to know that some day we will be reunited. I extend my sympathy to his family.

Dave Paul

September 13, 2013

A great long life, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dana Brumbaugh-Chicarelli

September 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr. Goyt was an inspired teacher.
God bless,

September 13, 2013

We will miss you "our" friend of many years. Sam and I shared many wonderful times with you. Only your faith surpassed the love you had for our country. You proudly served and we shared those memories with us. The respect shown to you at the airshow in Reading by the pilots and children blessed us greatly. We will miss you but know we will be together again. Sam and Bev Leiphart

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