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Jack Goff Obituary
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials gifts may be made to: Christopher Reeve-Irvine Research Center, University of California, Irvine, 2107 Gillespie Building, Irvine, Calif. 92697-4292; or Harris Methodist Hospital OB-Gynecology Dept., 6100 Western Place Suite 1001, Fort Worth 76107.
Jack was born May 9, 1940, in Port Arthur. He was the only child of Harold and Bertha Goff. Jack lived in Port Arthur during his childhood years.
He was proud of his service in Vietnam, where he worked as a combat surgeon.
Jack lived most of his adult life in Fort Worth.
He was a highly respected physician, who worked in private practice as an obstetrician and gynecologist.
Jack was an avid golfer, skier and scuba diver. He served as a doctor until 1990 when a tragic accident rendered Jack a quadriplegic. He spent most of his time after his accident with his wife and immediate family.
Jack most enjoyed spending a few hours among close friends in small groups. He had a knack for listening and welcoming others. The door to his home was always open to his friends and family.
Jack was preceded in death by his father, Harold; and his first wife, Mary Thrace.
Survivors: Wife, Ronda Goff; mother, Bertha Goff; daughter, Angie Lancaster and husband, Brian; sons, Jeffrey Goff and wife, Stefanie, Jason Goff and wife, Wendy, and Casey Goff; grandchildren, Kenzie, Mary Claire, William, Sarah, Chevy, Caroline, Allison, Greyland and Evan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Goff
Dr Samuel R Katz
February 13, 2025
Jack was my chief resident in OB-GYN at UT-San Antonio in 1971. He was an excellent mentor and a skilled physician. My condolences to his family and friends.
Glenda Dean
February 8, 2025
Dr. Goff delivered my son Nolan Dean in 1986! I was carrying my 2nd son, Forrest when he had his accident in 1990. It broke my heart. He was such a great doctor & man! I thought about him today for some reason & found he had passed He is surely free again in Heaven....God Bless him & his family
Sharon McKee
September 15, 2023
Dr Goff performed my hystarectomy in 1976. He was an awesome Dr.
Linda Larson
August 22, 2007
Dear Goff Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Goff delivered my first baby in 1986. I was only 17 years old. He always made me feel comfortable and unashamed for getting pregnant during my highschool years. He was a wonderful Dr and person. May God wrap his arms around all of you.
Cyndee Harrison
December 17, 2006
I wish to extend my sympathy to the entire Goff family. Words can not adequately express my sorrow for your loss. Dr. Goff will be missed by many, many, people. Sincerely, Cyndee Harrison
Annie White
December 15, 2006
What an Amazing man; Jack Goff...to be surrounded by all the love and laughter from ALL of you! Angie is a dear and precious friend to me- and I know she has alot of her Daddy in her. He will be missed...but never gone from memories. My thoughts are with the whole family.
Cynthia Sheppard
December 14, 2006
Dear Goff family,
Dr. Goff delivered my precious girl in 1984 and she now has a beautiful daughter of her own. I will never forget the pictures from his underwater adventures all over the office and his gentle manner. It is still difficult to find an OB/GYN as special as he was. I just wanted you to know that I have never forgotten him and am so sorry for your loss.
Ray Ryan
December 12, 2006
Dear Goff's,
Jack was a very special person. His family was very important to him and for those of us who knew him as a friend, we felt some of the same closeness. He could hold your rapt attention when telling one of his many stories and always leave you laughing. He had a love for life and handled adversity with grace and courage. We will always remember him and miss him. I feel lucky to have had him as a friend.
Molly Ryan
December 11, 2006
Dear Ronda, Jason, Jeffrey, Angie, Casey and Bert---Jack and all of you are a special part of the lives of this Ryan family--we followed this pied piper from Shady to Meadows West to Cayman. How boring our lives would have been if Jack had not been there for us--showing us and more exactly, TELLING us the way 'it should be'.
What a wonderful legacy he has left for all of you. Love, Molly
maureen burke
December 9, 2006
dear ronda and family, I was blessed to have known Dr Goff as my physician and co-worker. He had a way of making all of his patients feel special. I will always treasure my memories of him and all the great stories he could tell. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
sincere sympathy
Maureen Burke and family
Jason & Kim Hoffman
December 8, 2006
Goff Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathies during this time of grief. Take comfort in knowing that Jack was loved by all, he was a truely wonderful man. Bless you all.
JF Fillion
December 7, 2006
Dear Goff family,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the whole family. Jack was a great philosopher and thought me many lessons, many of them from his courage, some by his words and regrettably a few by his misfortunes. He has possibly saved my life on many occasions by these lessons learned. I thank him for this every day and will continue to do so for the rest of my allocated time on this earth.
Please know that he will be missed dearly and never forgotten by all of those who love him.
Steve & Jackie Harrison
December 6, 2006
Rhonda, Please know that you and Casey are in our thoughts. We have many great memories of our time with you, Jack and Casey on the beach. The Cayman experience has not been the same since you left the island. Our prayers are with you. We hope to hear from you in the future. Steve and Jackie Harrison
anne marie and eric arsenault(gunther)
December 6, 2006
hi ronda! my family and I is wishing yours all of our sympathy. Jack and you are such wonderfull people. Maïka, Alex and I talk about you in cayman all the time. I am very sorry and know your lifes will seem very empty but please take good care of yourselfs. we love you and pray for you. anne-marie arsenault (gunther)Eric, alex and maïka xoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxo
Joel & Ethel Fillion
December 5, 2006
Ethel and I would like to give you our sympathies. Jack was a great man and we will miss him. So many good memories in the Cayman Islands.
Robbie and Cindy Shumaker
December 4, 2006
Dear Rhonda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Patricia Muir- Bullard
December 4, 2006
Dear Rhonda,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Jack was a wonderful man and a very caring physician - I was one of his many patients that he helped with health issues.
I know you will miss him. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Pat Muir Bullard
Pete & Cookie Harrell
December 4, 2006
Dear Family,
The Harrell's have you all in our hearts. We know this is a difficult time for all of you. We pray that God will give you peace and fill your hearts with good memories of Jack.
Gerhard Landrowski
December 4, 2006
The Landrowski Family sends our deepest sympathies. We will miss you on the beach.
PAT, GLEN & MILLIE DAVIS/CRAWFORD
December 4, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you & the family. He was a good man & accomplished much in his life here. May God comfort you knowing that Jack's spirit is alive and well. God Bless you all.
Jackie Embury
December 3, 2006
Namaste,Jack, I just know your spirit is zipping up and down the beach in front of the Beachcomber, drinking champagne without a straw and climbing up and down the stairs of the Casey yelling "Free at last, free at last..." and then zipping off to hit a few golf balls.
I will continue to celebrate your birthday the way I always have...by drinking a glass of champagne for you. You taught me so much and I'll never forget you. Remember...don't kiss anyone under the coconut tree but me [and Ronda]. Peace.
Sylvie Fillion
December 3, 2006
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Jack was a very good friend I will miss hi allot.We had good times in Cayman,(green flashes). Champagne and discussions. Love you all.
Sylvie xxx
Bryan Menard Jr.
December 3, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Anyone who knew Jack was fortunate to have had that opportunity. Jack was a gifted physician and a dear friend. How blessed we were to have had such a wonderful man for 66 years. Jack's passion for conversation and his jovial nature, particularly after his accident, will always hold a special place in my heart.
Lesley Hunt
December 3, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss. I am so very grateful to have worked with, learned from, to have known and loved Jack. He was an amazing teacher/mentor, a gifted doctor, a wonderful employer and a dear friend. He will remain in my heart as one of my life's greatest blessings. Love and prayers to all of you. Lesley
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