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Jack Goll Obituary
Oct. 3, 1930 - Feb. 15, 2004
A recitation of the rosary for John Elmer "Jack" Goll, 74, of North Bend, will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20, at North Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson St., with the Knights of Columbus No. 1261 officiating. Viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th St., North Bend, with the Rev. Mike Walker of St. Monica Catholic Church officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Coos Bay, with a reception to follow at Holy Redeemer Parish Center.
He was born Oct. 3, 1930, to Elmer and Katherine (Karavanich) Goll, in North Bend. He died Feb. 15, 2005, in Prescott, Ariz., while visiting his daughter and family.
Jack had an amazing life and for those he leaves behind, they will continue on where he left off.
He attended school in North Bend and in high school, he played football for Vic Adams, as had his father, Elmer. Jack entered the U.S. Navy, where he was a gunner on Navy fighter planes. The Navy sent him to Africa, Korea and the Philippines. When he returned home, he worked at Evans Wood Products Co. in Coos Bay for eight years, while doing casual longshoring to make ends meet. In 1953, he met and married Elizabeth Osboune. Together they raised four children, Jackie, Cindy, Mike and Pat. Elizbeth died in 1959.
In 1960, he became a U.S. Postal Service employee and delivered mail throughout North Bend for the next 30 years. In his spare time, he also was an official/umpire for football, softball and baseball. He loved sports of any kind. In 1967, he married Patricia "Patty" Strine. Patty had two daughters that joined the family, Mary and Judi. Patty died on May 5, 1998.
From 1971 to 1976, Jack was a member of the North Bend School Board. During that time, the old wooden gymnasium that was built during the Depression in the early 1930s was replaced with the new gym that is used today. Two of the years that he was on the school board, he was the chairman of the board from 1972 to 1973.
Jack was a member of the North Bend City Council from 1980 until 1996. He shared with the other council members two of his proudest accomplishments, which was the successful request for grants for the Senior Center and gaining community support for the new North Bend Public Library.
In 1997, he was awarded the Outstanding Citizen Award by the city for his lifelong support of North Bend.
Jack was very involved in the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and helped put on the Friday night bingo program for years. Jack had many hobbies and his favorite hobby was being involved in everything his children and grandchildren were involved in. From attending school programs, to watching football practice and attending every sporting event that the grandkids were involved in, there was little to nothing that he missed.
He passed his love of duck hunting, fishing and clam digging to his children, and now to his children's children. Because of his love for the outdoors, he worked part-time at the Surplus Center in Coos Bay. He attended University of Oregon football and basketball games, and NCAA first-round men's basketball playoffs.
Jack's love of his community ran deep. Some would consider his views on consolidation as outdated or selfish. Jack loved North Bend. Jack loved everything about North Bend, and that love of his city runs deep with the family he leaves behind.
He is survived by his family, his mother, Katherine Goll of North Bend; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Rick Kellenberger of Prescott; daughter, Cindy Goll of North Bend; son, Mike Goll of North Bend; son, Pat and daughter-in-law, Liz Goll, of North Bend; daughter, Mary Coombs and son-in-law, Richie, of West Jordan, Utah; daughter and son-in-law, Judi and Jim Houston of Coos Bay; grandchildren, Megan, Ryan, Andy, E.J., Corey, Kaylee, Brandi and Ashley; and three great-grandchildren, Ricky, Skylar and Aiden.
In addition to his first and second wife, he was preceded in death by his father and sister, Janet Hobson.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the North Bend High School Athletic Department, 2323 Pacific Ave., North Bend, OR 97459.
Arrangements are under the direction of North Bend Chapel, 756-0440.
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Stephanie Cleary (Johnson)
March 8, 2005
Even though he wasn't technically my grandpa, Grandpa Jack was always another Grandpa to me. Wish I could have been there with all of you. KJ and I will always have awesome memories of Grandpa Jack.
Love you guys and my thoughts are with you all.
Vicki & Neil Dubisar(VHowley)
March 2, 2005
Family of Jack Goll, Jack will be missed by all.Jack was along time friend of my family,he new my Grandparents very well,Leo & Atrell Howley,he always told me my g-pa was a great Band Teacher at North Beand High School for years.also my parents Marvin and Cora Howley. Jack always took the time to talk,he loved to make others smile and laugh!Most of the time when I saw Jack it was at Bingo,and let me tell you he made the Bingo nites,the best when he called the (right or even the wrong) numbers,but most of all Jack was #1 in our Family,even if Bingo had started he would yell out hey Howley is here,always was asking how everyone was doing. Sincere Condolences,May God give you Peace & good Health,Our Hearts are with you!! Neil & Vicki Dubisar (Howley) God Bless!!
Mary Coombs (Goll)
March 1, 2005
The day my mom, Patty, became Mrs. Jack Goll, was the same day she chose a wonderful dad for my sister and I. He stepped up to the plate when our biological fathers didn't, and he did so giving it his all. He not only made us feel like his own, he legally made us his own and adopted us, giving us his name. I am thankful to my mom for seeing this quality in him. It didn't matter to him that we didn't have his blood in our veins, he saw two girls that needed a dad and he gave us the wonderful gift of himself and his love. He showed us that the old saying that anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad is true. I remember that he worked days delivering mail, and nights at the Egyptian Theatre, but he always made time to play lots of games with us kids. I can't imagine how tired he must've been working two jobs, but he never sacrificed time with his kids because of it. It must've been tough making ends meet, as five of us went to Coos Catholic School, and just the daily support of six kids is expensive. He and Mom worked hard, scrimped, saved, and somehow managed to give all six of us birthdays and Christmases to remember. Only now as an adult, with kids of my own, and my own bills to pay, do I fully understand and appreciate what they did for us. Before he married my mom, he sent all four of his kids to Coos Catholic School, and that had to have been hard to manage on his own. He was a great dad, who always put his kids first, and was always interested in what we were doing. As a granpa, he can't be beat. I am so thankful that my girls had Granpa Jack in their lives. He was always around, there are tons of memories, but one thing I remember is that Jeff and I were having a garage sale one year in November, and he came by with slurpies for the girls. After drinking them they were, of course, cold. Well, just in time here comes Granpa Jack again with a thermos of hot chocolate! I think one thing that made him so special as a granpa is that he always seemed to see things through the kids' eyes. You would think with his rough and gruff voice that kids would be afraid of him, but I never knew one that was. They just knew he was a good guy, one that they could trust. I could go on and on singing praises of our dad. Jack Goll had such an intense presence, that there will definitely be a void without him in this life. It's hard to believe that he has really passed on. I feel so blessed to have been one of his kids, and to have been loved by him. Even though I live in Utah, I still have a great love for North Bend, instilled by Dad. No matter where I live, I will forever be a Bulldog. Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and sympathy.
Cal Duvall
February 23, 2005
It was an honor to know Jack.He was our spoke man for all people that believed in North Bend.He truly will be missed.
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Jessica & Bryan Sappington
February 23, 2005
Judy and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
I know how much he meant to you and can only imagine the fond memories you have of your dad. We offer our condolances and wish you well.
Patrick Pennington
February 22, 2005
Jack always had a kind word and a smile for me whenever I saw him when I was a youngster, whether it was at a football game, delivering mail, or just seeing him around town. He will be missed. May God bless you Jack and your family.
Liz Goll
February 22, 2005
I just wanted to post a message and thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for our family. Jack will be missed, but like Mayor Weatherall said at his service yesterday, Jack will live on in each of us that knew him. I often joked, that Jack was the only reason i married into the family. He was incredible, and i am thankful that i was a part of his family. I will miss him each day, I will miss picking up the phone and calling him with some family trivia, or question, only he would know the answer to.
Thanks again for your support. TGWB!!
Linda (Zysk) Koep
February 22, 2005
It was a highlight of the day to see Jack while he was delivering mail on Ferry Rd--great guy.
Don Strine
February 22, 2005
I wish that I could be there and tell you how sorry I am for the loss of Uncle Jack. Memories of the football games in the street, fishing in the sand dunes, and taking me pigeon hunting and having a ball. My heart is heavy with sympathy.
Grace Hofer Stinnett
February 21, 2005
I am so sadded by the loss of our a dear classmate. Didn't everyone love Jack? Sincere condolences to the family and may God Bless.
Greg and Gloria Chineworth
February 18, 2005
We are so sorry for your loss.
Patti Pulse
February 18, 2005
I worked with Jack at the Surplus Center, and will always cherish my memories of him. He always was kidding me about my jobs, because of when I first met him, I was working at Subway, and then at Mc Mahans. He was a great person and will be truley missed by all. My sympathy to the family. God Bless.
Kelly Johnson (Mallory)
February 18, 2005
Thinking of all the Goll's at this sad time, and recalling a few memories I have of Jack as we grew up in NB: our mailman on Union Street, biggest Bulldog fan (especially when playing the Pirates)(smile), best house to trick-or-treat at Halloween (big size candy bars!) and friend, forever known as Grandpa Jack. Our prayers are with you all.
Ralph Del Prete
February 18, 2005
With sincerest sympathy, may the love and strength of the family help all of you get through this very difficult time.
Ralph, Vivian, Danielle and Anthony
Stuart Pennington
February 17, 2005
I'm glad that I got to grow up in a world with your Dad. He always had a smile and a laugh for people. I can remember many a football game that he officiated while I was growing up and playing in North Bend. Just the mention of his name could cause a room to light up. We'll all get to see him again, someday. He's never gone as long as he is remembered.
Stuart
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