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Harold Goings Obituary
73, passed away April 18, 2009 in Show Low. He was born February 29, 1936 in Seymour, Indiana to Wilbur Goings and Elizabeth Stapely. Harold retired as a Senior Project Test Driver from the GM Desert Proving Grounds in Mesa. He loved fishing, hunting, traveling, motorcycles, and ATVs. He was a diehard NASCAR fan; Kyle bush was his driver. Harold loved playing bingo at the VFW and American Legion. He loved being with his family; most of all he loved his wife Millie. He is survived by his wife Millie J. Goings; sons and step-sons Michael Harold Goings, Cottage Grove, Oregon; Harold Theodore Goings, Buckeye; Kevin Jay Kaldahl (Stacey), Apache Junction; daughters and step-daughters Patricia Ann Nichols (Greg), Mesa; Debrah Rae Lewis (Ron), Provo, Utah; Kimberly Jo Anderson (Rick), Ellensburg, Washington; Kelly Russell, Phoenix; twenty grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson Seth W. Goings-Croskey. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation and Cancer Research Center of America. Burnham Mortuary, Eagar, handled the arrangements. To send condolences to the family, log on to burnhammortuary.com.
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Claudia Miner
April 22, 2009
My dad (Dirwin) worked with Harold as a test car driver @ GM. Oh the stories I heard about the guys there! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Beverly DeLisle & Claudia Miner
JoAlice Barber Garbrick
April 21, 2009
My father worked with Harold at General Motors years ago. He thought a lot of him. I am sorry for your loss and hope you will find comfort and peace at this time and in the future.
Joe Barber
April 21, 2009
We will miss Harold in Eagar this summer. It was always good to see him and have a nice visit while eating breakfast in Springerville. Joe enjoyed working with him at GM Proving ground! May his wife and all of his family be comforted at this time! Love, Joan and Joe Barber
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