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Keysha Rhea
February 16, 2024
Mr. Goodman was my music teacher at Burbank Middle School. What a great man!!!! He will be truly missed. May you rest and prayers for your family.
Debbi Derr
June 2, 2018
I had Mr. Goodman as my choir teacher at Burbank. I remember the concerts with him standing in front of us. He always told us to SMILE.... He was a wonderful teacher and person. Of all of my teachers that I had, I will always remember Mr. Goodmen fondly.
Marilyn Reichenberg
May 21, 2018
What a kind and gentle soul. He truly loved his students and was an important influence on their self confidence. He also was a talented choir director at our Lutheran Church and will be remembered with great appreciation for the positive mark he left on all who had the pleasure to meet and know him. Sincere sympathy to Kathy and family.
Claudette Nicholson
May 17, 2018
Dear Mr.Goodman, through all the years and people I've known you definitely stand out. I and all my siblings had you as our teacher at good Ole Burbank. You were kind and had this quiet grace about you. Thank you. Goodnight kind sir.
Richard Eggers
May 16, 2018
To Kathy and the children: I was in the Shepherd Choir back in the early 1990's and just loved singing under John. He was truly God's servant on earth. Blessings on you and the children as you grieve through you loss.
Richard Eggers
Barbara Wolpoff
May 14, 2018
Loved working with John at Burbank/Manhattan. He was a kind and loving man.
RACHELLE
May 12, 2018
You were an inspiration to all of us at Burbank who had the pleasure of taking your music class still remember the songs we song and the smile on your face every day
May 12, 2018
Truely a " Goodman " You'll be missed ...
Kandace Nohr
May 12, 2018
He was an amazing Teacher! He really cared about all his students...
Connie
May 12, 2018
Weeping with you. May he be in God's memory as he is in yours. John 6:44
Aaron A
May 11, 2018
Mr. Goodman was always a positive and encouraging influence on me back when I was in his 8th Grade drama class at Burbank long ago. He will be missed.
Scott Downing
May 11, 2018
When I was in 9th grade I auditioned for the show choir at Burbank Jr. High. I was NOT gifted with a voice for singing. As Mr. Goodman informed me I had not made the choir, tears welled up in my eyes. He was perplexed at why someone not passionate about singing would be upset about not making the cut. "Mr. Goodman, all my friends are in choir. I'm just trying to be with them." Mr. Goodman's generous heart and creative mind sprung in to action. He quickly had a proposal for me. If I promised not to sing and only mouth the words I could join my friends in show choir. Deal! I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. That day Mr. Goodman taught me about generosity, adaptability, and problem solving. Mr. Goodman's joy filled influence on the lives of kids in Boulder Valley will be felt for generations.
Pam Farone
May 11, 2018
John was one of the best teachers I ever had. He was always smiling and loved his students very much. He truly cared about us. He will be missed!
Maureen McCarthy
May 11, 2018
What a wonderful man and talented musician.
He was always a model of how one should lead their life. He was a special mentor to the students. A great teacher and understanding adult for the students that he encountered.
He will be missed. He ALWAYS mentored the students well. He liked them! He was a kind man.
The Lee Family
May 11, 2018
Teachers are a gift; they just know how to touch our hearts. Mr. Goodman leaves a gift of many fond remembrances that will be spoken of often. As you warmly reflect on the experiences and lifelong joys you shared with him, trust that "they who mourn, shall be comforted". ~Matt. 5:4
Sabrina Buckwalter
May 11, 2018
One of the things that I still think about to this day is how Mr. Goodman taught us about the Beatles' "Revolution 9" and how when it played backwards it revealed what some people thought was a secret message. I was a student of his back at Burbank Junior High in 1991, and the thing that stuck with me most was what a loving, sweet teacher he was. He was one of the bright spots during those difficult years, and I just loved him. He exuded good through and through and his passion for teaching just made school that much better -- one of the classes I looked forward to most.
SANDLER Teggatz
May 10, 2018
I will miss you u were a great teacher and friend
Shannon Marolt Crandall
May 10, 2018
Always a bright and shining light in the hallways of Burbank Junior High School. Mr. Goodman was beloved by all. He will be missed here on earth but boy did Heaven gain an angel.
Rayshell Cook
May 10, 2018
I had the pleasure of being one of Mr.Goodman's choir students. His love of music and arts in general was a wonderful gift to the broader community. Sending warm thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May his soul rest peacefully. God bless!
Jodie Fransen
May 10, 2018
John was one of the most inspirational people I ever knew. He brought the best out of every one of his students (including in church choir!) and never wavered in his faith, his passion for life, or his desire to change the world. Mission accomplished!
Sandra Nickerson
May 10, 2018
I had the great pleasure to have known John, first, through his sweet daughters Rachael and Mendy as elementary students, and later when he volunteered at elementary schools where I taught in Longmont. His contributions to the support and education of students were countless. I will miss his friendly greetings, and his genuinely sincere desire to do good for others. He was a blessing and a wonderful man who will be missed by many.
Jen Torrez
May 10, 2018
The words in this obituary could not possibly paint a more perfect, accurate picture of Mr Goodman. He was genuine inside and out and blessed the lives of so many. I can still see that wonderful, ever present smile. Rest easy friend. God bless.
May 9, 2018
Mr. Goodman was indeed a blessing to both of our boys while they attended Burbank. He was the ultimate encourager...what a gift.
Sending sympathy to your family and in thankfulness for him..
The Wayne Hutchens Family
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