Robert Goodrum

1936 - 2025

Feb 17, 1936 - Dec 7, 2025

Robert "Eddie" Goodrum passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born the son of Harold and Floe (Southwick) Goodrum on February 17, 1936, in Ventura, CA. At 6 months old he returned with his parents and family to Wellington, KS. Eddie decided to stay at Tribune, KS and attend high school there helping his dad with the custom cutting and farming business. He graduated from Greeley County High School in May, 1955. He entered the army and was stationed in Japan (1956-1958) and was on inactive reserve from 1959-1962. Eddie received an honorable discharge on January, 1962. In June of 1959 Eddie married Ruth Brunswig of Tribune, KS where they raised four children, Dwayne, Sandra, Rhonda and Randy there. He farmed and raised cattle and hogs on a farm north of Tribune. He later moved to Garden City, KS and retired from Pueblo Chemical in 2002.

Eddie is survived by his children, Dwayne Goodrum, Leoti, KS, Sandra Hall and her children Cristopher, Ashley and Micheal, Winfield, KS, Rhonda Goodrum, Winfield, KS and Randy Goodrum, Waukomis, OK; sister-in-law, Wanda Goodrum of Fountain Valley, CA; along with numerous other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Floe Goodrum; his sister, Joyce Troutman; his brothers, Jim and Neel Goodrum and Ruth (Brunswig) Goodrum.

Dad had many friends and family in the Wellington, Tribune and Garden City area who adored him and had great respect for him. Thank you all so much. He was a great father, and we will miss him greatly.

A graveside service will be held at Osborn Township Cemetery on the south edge of Mayfield, KS near Wellington, KS at a future date.

Condolences and well wishes can be sent to Garnand Funeral Home, 412 North 7th Street, Garden City, KS 67846.