Harry Thayer Goss

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Harry Goss Obituary

Harry Thayer Goss, Esq. At 79 years old, Harry died at home Tuesday, February 10, 2009. Born to Harry and Grace Goss, March 29, 1929 in Phoenix, AZ. Harry served in the US Navy from 1946-'48. Graduated from Phoenix College in 1950, LLB; then from the University of Arizona in 1953, and was admitted to the State Bar in the same year. Harry practiced law in Phoenix with Cordova, Goss & Mariscal until 1969. He left the practice to join Karl Eller in the formation of Combined Communication Corp. In 1979, CCC merged with Gannett Co. Inc. Harry continued with Gannett as the President of Gannett Outdoor Group until 1986 when he retired in Phoenix. From 1979-'86 he was chairman of Republic National Bank. Harry also served as the chairman of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. In 1984 he received the Myles Standish Award from the OAAA. He is survived by his wife Joanne, and his children: Mike Goss (Debbie), Mark Goss (Lisa) and Mindy Longwell. Harry was blessed with six grandchildren: Matthew and Alison Goss; Chaz and Mackenzie Longwell; and Dayna and Taber Garcia. Harry was uniquely blessed with two soul mates: Joanne and his first wife, Ann Marie, who preceded him death. Services to celebrate Harry's life will be held Monday, Feb. 16th at 11:00am at St. Barnabas on the Desert 6715 N. Mockingbird Ln. Scottsdale, AZ 85253. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St., Phx., AZ 85014 or the AZ Humane Society 1521 W. Dobbins Rd., Phx., AZ 85041 Dignity

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Goss

10 Entries

don davidson

February 21, 2009

We are sorry for your loss. Harry was a unque and caring person and Olive and I regret that we did not have contact with him in the past 10 years. He had a positive inpact on on lives and the industry he served. Our family very much liked and respected Harry
Don and Olive Davidson

TIM BOURQUE

February 21, 2009

To The Goss Family
So sorry to hear about your loss,If you did not know,Eugene Bourque passed away late last year and he would have been very sad to hear of your loss,my prayers are with your family.
Tim Bourque

Judy Lejeck

February 21, 2009

Joanne, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I am sure you had special years together and thus wonderful memories to cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Judy Lejeck

Patrick Havey

February 20, 2009

The Goss Family,

Harry was one heck of a guy. I had the pleasure to work for him for over 9 years at Republic National Bank. He was a kind and generous man.

Jerry Goss

February 17, 2009

Mike, Mark & Mindy, as always Kathy, Andy, Brian and I are keeping you in our prayers as we share in your grief and sadness at Harry's passing. His wonderful presence will be greatly missed by all.

Diana Latimore

February 16, 2009

Dear Mark and family,

Marge and I just heard about your dad's passing. Our hearts go out to you Mark and to the rest of your family.

Love and Blessings,
Diana Latimore & Marge Ray

Janet Carl

February 16, 2009

Mike and Debbie,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He must have been an incredible man, given the son I know. I assume you are in the Valley and hope your visit was a good one, even under the circumstances.

James Goss

February 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with everybody in this time of grief. I didn't know Harry all that well, but was a pleasure to be around when I did get a chance to see him.

Lew and Cynthia Wood

February 15, 2009

Joanne, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you get through this. Wish we could be there but know that we are thinking of you. With love, Cynthia and Lew

Dave Goss

February 15, 2009

Our prayers are with each of you in the Harry Goss family during this time of grieving. We wish we could all come for the service on Monday, but only Dave will be there. Harry had a special and noteworthy impact on each of his children, grandchildren, nephews, cousins and their wives and off-spring. We will rember him for all times. The
Dave and Jerry Goss families.

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