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Daniel Goolsby Obituary

Daniel Lee Goolsby, 28, a sales representative for Arrowhead Water, died Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Goolsby lived in Phoenix, Arizona for one year. Danny was born in Long Beach, California on November 30, 1979. Danny relocated to Long Beach, Mississippi with his family in 1985. He attended Catholic school in Long Beach, Mississippi and Gulfport, Mississippi. Danny moved to Durango Colorado in 1995 and attended Durango High School, graduating with a football scholarship to Colorado State University and finished with degrees in Economics and Finance. He began his work career in California with Beneficial Finance and continued his career in Denver and subsequently in Phoenix, Arizona. Danny will be remembered for his great love of his family and friends. He was a dedicated sportsman, loving all sports and sports competition. He is survived by Mary Truax Goolsby (mother) of Durango, CO, Gary Goolsby (father) and Linda Newby Goolsby (step-mother) of Phoenix, AZ, Jason Patrick Goolsby (brother) of San Diego, CA, Kathleen Sadler Goolsby (maternal grandmother) of Phoenix, AZ, Billy Truax (uncle) of Gulfport, MS, Jesse Wayne James Truax (uncle) of Kiln, MS, Barbara Truax Dorman (aunt) of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Kathleen Truax Graham (aunt) of Long Beach, MS, Sylvia Truax Newnom (aunt) of Watkinsville, GA, Sue Barrett (aunt) of Phoenix, AZ, Terry Goolsby (uncle) of Fiddletown, CA, Larry Goolsby (uncle), of Tennessee, Savannah Goolsby (niece) of Biloxi, MS, numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his uncle Lester Goolsby, his maternal grandfather William Frederick Truax II, his maternal grandmother Kathleen Donohoe Truax, and his paternal grandfather Lester Wren Goolsby. Visitation at Hood Mortuary will take place on Friday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family will receive visitors between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The recitation of the rosary will be said at Hood Mortuary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Columba Church on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Greenmount Cemetery. A celebration of Danny's life will be held at his Durango home at 399 West Park Avenue, Unit A-2 following the services at the cemetery.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 9, 2008.

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Hayley Thomas

August 25, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to you.
I cheered at CSU when Danny played football. He was a talented, caring and fun-loving man. It was a pleasure knowing him. May God always comfort you. Take care.

Neel Sanghi

July 23, 2008

Dear Jason,

Sorry for the loss of your brother.
Peace to you and your family.

Vicki Slade Pace

July 19, 2008

Dear Ms. Mary and Jason,
Thank you for sharing your son/brother with us!. He enlivened our lives!! I will miss him so much, beyond words. I will love him forever!!! He is serving our Lord in ways that we can't right now, he must.

Kevin Graham

July 17, 2008

Aunt Mary, Uncle Gary, and Jason,
I am going to miss him. I have been praying hard for each and everyone of you all since all of this happened. God Bless!!

Newly Tolf

July 14, 2008

Dear family,
Danny and i were football teammates at Durango high school in 97'. He stood out among the rest of use for his talent and character. We had talked quite often since we were both new transfers to Durango high school. He will be missed and i have thought about him often. Im very sorry.

Wayne and Kathy Elias

July 13, 2008

We are all so saddened by our loss of Danny. We know how special he was and how special your family is. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We know that Danny's love will always be in your hearts. Please know that our family offers ours prayers for Danny and all of you. We know how hard it is to lose a family member and especially one so young and so suddenly. We pray that God's love will be with all of you.

God bless all of you. With love, Wayne and Kathy Elias

Elizabeth Elias

July 13, 2008

Mary and Jason,
I wish I could be there with yall but I am taking care of your beautiful nieces and cousins. I just keep thinking of all the wonderful times with Danny and yall's family. He was such a beautiful person. I know he is truly at peace now and that is what makes me feel so much better. I will miss him with all of my heart. I will keep yall in my prayers and know that I love you & hope to see you soon. Love, Liz

Jerry Levens

July 12, 2008

Dear Mary:
I am so sorry for the recent passing of Danny from his earthly world to his heavenly world. I will always recall Danny's natural athletic ability when you guys lived in Long Beach. You were always so generous and tire less of your causes in Long Beach and at St Thomas Church and School. Please know that you and your family along with Danny's soul are in my prayers.

Shayne and Bridgette Varone

July 11, 2008

We are two of the many who are deeply saddened by the loss of Danny Goolsby, a beautiful, sweet heart. We can only pray for his family, and keep his memory close to our hearts. Jason, please know that we love you and we're thinking of you.

Kelle Ryan

July 11, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. He was such a sweet guy with a beautiful smile! All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Kelle Ryan & Michelle (Ryan) Blackmon

Dina Holifield Cook

July 10, 2008

Jason, Ms. Mary and Kelly,
I am so saddened to hear that this has happened. Unfortunately, I haven't seen Danny in many years, but I sure have never forgotten him. We all have so many fond memories of Danny, and like many have said, you can't help but remember that beautiful smile of his. He was always so full of life. I prayer that all of you will find the comfort in knowing that Danny is in a safe place and is being taken care of. I will be thinking of all of you during this difficult time, and I hope all of the wonderful memories of Danny will help you through this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Beverly Carver Leslie

July 10, 2008

Dear Mary and Family,
God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
Was very sorry to hear about Danny and know my thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this most difficult time. We just have to lean on God for His comfort to get us through such grief. And like the saying and we should always keep it in mind "If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it".

Brian Gates

July 10, 2008

Ms. Goolsby and Jason,

Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gates

Paula Spears

July 9, 2008

Mary, Please know that you are in my hearts and prayers. You are a great lady and God loves you. Dany was a wonderful child. I know you will always have him in your heart. I am so sorry you canot hold him and touch him. He is at peace. I pray for your peace. Please give me a call .. Paula Spears.228.697.7814

Jessica Windham (Press)

July 9, 2008

Jason,
Our prayers are with you and your family. We will be thinking about you durning this time of greiving. Please know that your friends love you.

Ryan Cole

July 9, 2008

Ms. Goolsby and Jason,
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you both. I have many very good and heartfelt memories to reflect upon. That's the impact Danny had on everyone. I will miss him dearly.

Ann Niolet

July 9, 2008

Mary,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I pray that God will be by your side during this difficult time and I pray that Danny will find everlasting peace with our Father. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, Jason, Kathleen, Kelly and all the family.

JIMMY OUSTALET

July 9, 2008

MARY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE GOOLSBY AND TRUAX FAMILIES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. MICHELLE, MARGAUX, BRIAN AND DARREN SEND THEIR LOVE.

Ann Garon Terry

July 9, 2008

Mary, Bless you and yours. You are
always in my heart. I will send a
card to the St. Jude Society.Sending
all of you a hug. Call me anytime
936-273-4716. Ann Garon Terry

Kathy Jessup

July 9, 2008

I was Danny's sophomore English teacher when he moved to Durango. He was such a wonderful young man, and through the years I've thought of him often. When he said, "Yes, ma'am" it made me feel special...not old!

Kathy Jessup

linda Mitchell-Voivedich

July 9, 2008

Mary
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this time.

Kim Hair

July 9, 2008

Even though I have not seen Danny since many years ago in middle school, every time his name was mentioned I think of that beautiful smile he had. He was a very sweet person and I hate that that tragedy took him from his family. I am sorry for the family's grief.

michael woodard

July 9, 2008

Danny, We had lots of childhood memories. I wiil always remember you! R.I.P. my friend. Mrs. Mary and family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lesley DeNoble

July 9, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Caron Acosta

July 9, 2008

Ms. Goolsby and Jason,
Danny was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. He has and will always remain close to my heart. Please know that you, Danny and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers everyday.
With great sympathy,
Caron Acosta

July 9, 2008

Mary,
Please know that you are in our
thoughts and prayers. We love
you and we are deeply sorry for
your loss.

Lulu Mount
Ann Terry
and The Garon Family

Gaylynn Woodard

July 9, 2008

Mary,
We are very saddened to hear the news of Danny's passing.We pray for the entire family. I remember Danny as a little boy, coming to my house to go fishing with Mike and Michael. He just gleamed with excitement to go fishing. We are so sad for the entire family. God bless you all!

JACKIE PECOUL

July 9, 2008

God bless the family of Danny Goolsby, this is such a great loss to his family and everyone who knew him. Danny's heart is one of the biggest I've ever known, he has a large part of my heart. We will remeber you forever, please keep an eye on all of us and we will see you again. MUCH LOVE
JACKIE sellier PECOUL

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