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Richard "Dick" Goins

Richard Goins Obituary

RICHARD "DICK" FAT BOY GOINS Nov. 14, 1924 - Jan. 26, 2004 Richard ``Dick`` Fat Boy Goins, 79 of Vinita passed away Monday, January 26, 2004 at his residence. Dick was born on November 14, 1924 north of Bluehawk Community to Herman and Opal (Page) Goins.

Dick was a maintenance supervisor at Norris Industries, a ammunitions plant in California for many years, until his retirement. He was a very out going person. Always had a joke for everyone he would meet. Dick had four buffalo's that he bought to train his cutting horses. He raised miniature horses and mules. Dick even made a chuck wagon for the miniature mules to pull in the rodeo parade. He made his own wood burning stove and likes to go to the casinos once in a while. Fat Boy was a huge fan of John Wayne. He believed if a western wasn't in black and white and had John Wayne, it wasn't worth watching. Dick served his country in the United States Navy, and was a member of the Dale Peace Post #40.

Survivors include his children; Patty Glenn and husband Bob, Buena Park, CA, Sandy Goins and husband Raymond ``Turk`` of Clovis, CA, Debby Bellingham and husband Jack of San Francisco, CA. He had one son Gary Douglas and wife Juanita of Arlington, Texas. Fourteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. One brother; W.D. Goins of New Mexico. Four sisters; Nancy Shadbolt and husband Lloyd of Welch, Betty Abbott of Riverside, CA, Mary Deaton and Sue Treece of Santa Rosa, CA. LaJaunta Mayes, Postmaster in Welch, OK is among his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

The family will gather at Luginbuel Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7 to 8 to receive friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brad Canham officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin McClain, Eddy Berry, Bobby Glenn, Willie Morgan, V.O. Morgan and Tony Kaltenbaugh. Honorary bearers will be Gary Goins, John Mayes and Bill Douglas. Burial is to follow at Fairview Cemetery with military honors by the Grove Veterans Ritual Team.

Arrangements are under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home.

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Published by Modesto Bee on Jan. 30, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Goins

Sponsored by Nancy S Shadbolt, his loving sister.

27 Entries

Renee Shadbolt

June 21, 2004

Nichole and I will never forget you. Thank you for all you have done for us in the past. God bless you!

Terry Deaton

May 12, 2004

Dear Uncle Fat Boy,

I cried when mom told me of your passing and I've cried since more than once. I'll miss your sly smile and your voice. I'll miss your hat and suspenders. I'll miss, but never forget the way I felt being around you and the horses and cows. Thank you for teaching us kids about rodeo.

I still remember when you and my dad put me on that black calf while I was crying and how you both assured me that you wouldn't let go of me and let me fall. That you would make that calf walk with me so as I could learn to ride like Rich. I wanted to believe you but as I heard your laugh, as you slapped that calf on the rump, I knew it was just a trick. Funny, it don't matter if you're laughing or crying when you hit the ground, it is still just as hard. That was almost forty years ago... seems like yesterday.

A part of me is missing, but I know I will find it again one day.

Uncle Fat Boy was of a simpler time, a man who lived in a small town no matter where he was. He wasn't afraid to speak first in a room filled with strangers.

To Debby, Patty, Sandy, Gary, and all of your loved ones, I am so sorry for your loss.

To my Aunt Nancy and my Mom, Aunt Betty and W.D., I only wish that there was some way I could fill the void your brother has left you.

To Rich, John and La Jaunta, it was so good to see you. I love all of you. Especially to Rich, I've thought about you for thirty some odd years, never knowing if we would see each other again. So glad that you could be there.

Special thanks to La Jaunta, Joe and Aunt Nancy for all of your hard work putting the service together. Also to Justin McClain for his kind words. I'll never forget the wagon story. Thank you again for speaking.

To Bobby Glenn, Eddy Berry, Willie and V.O. Morgan, Justin McClain and Tony Kaltenbaugh, thank you for helping us lay him down.

May God Bless you all.

Terry Deaton

Bobby Glenn

April 27, 2004

It takes a while to sort out what to say about this man who was my Grandpa Richard. He taught me a lot of things in my life, electricity - "sure, you can pee on that barb wire fence", and "grab this spark plug wire". Bees, Mail Pouch, Olympia, pickups, roping (heal of course), feeding cattle (chasing them down the road when they got out), and a million other things that happen when you spend a lifetime related to a cowboy. He was proud when he told me that on a certain plane ride he sat next to a girl who was a skydiver and he said to her “I have a grandson who is an idiot too”.

But in the many rides from Norwalk to Riverbank I learned a lot about the man and his family. He didnt always have it easy, but I don’t remember complaining. I do remember the yahtzee, and the poker games around the kitchen table. The bingo, the keno at the liquor store with my Dad and Grandpa. A lot of time spent in a wide variety of places. I saw him get baptized, and while the preacher was speaking I could hear him blow-drying his hair in the back room. And this is a man who used to chase me down with the horse shears because I didnt wear a butch haircut. Go figure.

He gave an example of strength, if he had something to say he said it. He never went anywhere without a joke. The only time I ever saw him cry was when I came to Riverbank from back east to lay my beloved grandmother to rest. I was very sad when my mom called to tell me he passed. My daughter would have loved seeing his place and the horses. The whole plane ride out I was mad at myself for not bringing her there when he was alive and wished that thanksgiving would have seen him here so we could spend his birthday with him in OK. But when I got to his house, there were the pictures she sent to him – so I guess in a way she was there.

I hope he went to heaven knowing how much he meant to us all. He left a big hole, and big boots to fill. Goodbye Grandpa Richard Cowboy.

Bill Douglas

April 6, 2004

I only knew grandpa for a short time , but I am glad for the opportunity I had. On the way back from his sister Nancys' home we listened to an audio track of the services. Lajaunta had talked about his never missing a chance to make even a complete stranger laugh. I reflected back to the time I spent with him,I recently spent five weeks with him on "short legged ranch", and can honestly say nothing is farther from the truth. Every single time we went to town, he would stop someone to get them to crack a smile with one of his now infamous jokes or colorful comments. I will miss this unique person who was the only grandfather I've ever known. The world is a darker shade of gray with his passing on. However he has returned to where all the spirits come and they all must return.

Gary Douglas

April 4, 2004

I met my dad less than 2 years ago. I found out his name several years ago after being told that the man I thought to be my dad (he was dying of cancer) was not my father. After trying on several occasions to locate him in Oklahoma I had resigned myself to never know my father. I was surprised when my mom called me asking permission to give my dad my phone number. She had gotten a call from the daughter of a childhood friend of hers who found him while browsing the internet (she found him listed in the Vinita phone book). I was again surprised the next morning by a call from dad, I was planning to call him but was a little uneasy about what to say. I made arrangements to drive up and meet him the next weekend. Since then I have been on two brief trips with him and to his place with some members of my family on several occasions since then. I have enjoyed every moment I have had with him and was not ready or ever remotely thought he would be gone so soon. I wanted to go with him to California to deliver his horse earlier this year but was unable to go. I will regret the rest of my life not having dropped everything to go with him on that trip. I am very sorry he didn't get to meet all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and also that they didn't get to met him. I will be missing him for a long time.

Loving son

Gary

Marjorie Douglas

April 4, 2004

I was sorry to hear that Richard had died. My younger brother died at approximately the same time. I had met him again, after many years, and Gary and his children were only beginning to get to know him. They were all looking forward to many hapy times together.

Timothy Douglas

April 4, 2004

I had the pleasure of meeting Richard when he and Gary came up to South Dakota and am honored to have been able to become aquainted with and spent some time with him. He was a very nice man.

Wynema Copeland

February 24, 2004

Lets see here I knew of Fat Boy all my life. From my daddy they came to see us went I was small then him and Aunt Maria came went I was about 14 they can in the middle of the night we all fast asleep and the dog we had at the time would nip heals. And Fat Boy was trying to get his mom up the ramp to our house went the tryed to bite him twice. Then he got to the door and beat on it untill someone came, I got up and saw them then and went back to as did everone else after they got their things in the house. Aunt Maira as many know is one to get up in the middle of the night and get into the ice box well we a cat that time that came to stay with that told on her for eating in the middle of the night. Richard moved back to Oklahoma about three years ago him and my dad was allway together doing something or the other my mom cleaned his house once a weeek on Monday evening and he played domaoma at Calvan Berry with me my dad alot. Richard helped my folks are the farm went he could like getting in the hay. My dad went Calf. went him once too to bring home the wood slipper that was a trip and half,dad said that they just to in Casto their just before Tulsa, and he got his first ticket of the trip and he only to two more after that. Then this last summer we all went him to N.Mexico to see his newphew married. That was a nice trip we dropped Fat boy off at DW's house and went to our friends their in Farmton then we all went to that long wedding and ate after it we did not go to the dance.

Richard allways had a joke not a clean joke but,a joke just the same, He like westerns. He all would yell What at me. Just teasing me for the most part.

My folks found him dead and part of my dad dyed with that day he will cry or grive but, down deep inside he is very sad. I told Nancy that I would try to take care of him. That was deal with her. Mom is doing fine with all she broke down and cryed the before the funeral just as did. But God has gave this gifted that I see things and tell things before they happen the night that my mother in law told me that Richard was gone I felt it all night that night and did sleep good then I was uneasy that next day but did not know why. I do now that God hay he going to go and leave you and got to strong for your folks and for the most I tryed to a rock for them to lean on or cry on which ever they need me to be.

My name is Wynema Maria Goins Copeland. I am Fat Boy Second Cousin on the Goins side.

JERRY DEATON

February 19, 2004

DEAR UNCLE FAT BOY I'VE BEEN MISSING YOU TODAY. I WAS THINKING OF THE DAYS WHEN AS KIDS YOU AND OTHERS WOULD MAKE US RIDE CALVES AS IF WE WERE PRO BULL RIDERS IN THE MAKING. I REMEMBER YOUR LAUGH WHEN WE TOOK A FALL AND YOUR HEARTIER LAUGH WHEN WE ACTUALLY RODE ONE. THEN THE TIME WHEN WE WENT TO GO MOVE SOME CATTLE AND YOU TRUSTED ME TO RIDE YOUR BEST CUTTING HORSE TO CUT A BULL OUT OF THE HEARD AN LOAD IT. YOU TRIED TO SPOOK THE BULL SO IT WOULD TURN, KNOWING THE HORSE WOULD TURN SHARPLY AND I WOULD GO FLYING! I WAS SO PROUD OF MYSELF WHEN I LOADED THAT BULL NO PROBLEM! YOU WERE PRETTY PROUD TOO. I MISS THE JOKES,THE CHEW THE COLORED BEER AND I REALLY MISS YOU. LOVE ALWAYS JERRY

Richard Mayes

February 14, 2004

Unlce Fatboy I will miss you very much. Well he was the father I never had when I was growing up, when you seen fatboy at the rodeo you seen me, or we was working his cattle or riding the horses. Fatboy it took me many years to said I was wrong and I was sorry for hurting you the way I did. Fatboy but I know we where at peace with each other when you left us. Fatboy you would be proud and smiling down at the little horses and me for pulling your hay fork out from being stuck for many months.

I will miss you very much.

Love, Richard

Paula Francisco

February 13, 2004

Uncle Richard will be missed by his nieces and nephews here in New Mexico. He has 3 generations of them here and his passing has left a big hole in all our hearts. We want to send Debby, Sandy, Patty and Gary our love and prayers, as we do to our aunts and other cousins who are feeling this loss also. All our love, Paula & Leo, Kelly, Alex, Matthew, Phillip & Anita, Ryley and Taylor Francisco.

Adam Bass

February 11, 2004

To say that "Fat Boy" was just simply a "good ol' boy" would not give him due justice, because he was the "Best ol' Boy". He loved people and to make people happy.

Janet Jones

February 10, 2004

Richard was a very special person to me. Growing up with Richard & Gladys next store was special. I will always remember, hearing your truck coming down the street, running to our door and yelling that Roo Doo was home. I will always love you forever and ever. Love Janet

Betty Jones

February 10, 2004

There was an immediate affection when we moved next door to Richard and Gladys in our new homes in Norwalk in 1955. We became fast friends and shared many happy,funny and sad times as our families grew. Richard was a magnet to all the kids in the neighborhood, especially the Jones kids. When Richard and Gladys moved away, I was not sure I could manage without having my good friends as neighbors, but we spent every Thanksgiving and other times with them for the next 15 or 20 years. The meals we shared together could not be surpassed. They cooked up a feast!! Richard was the "best". He was kind, generous, fun-loving and was loved by all who knew him. I will treasure all the wonderful memories and will surely miss my dear friend. Whatta guy!! I know Charlie is there to welcome you home. Love always, Betty

Katrina Torres

February 9, 2004

I will always be greatful to every thing you taught me. we will ride those hills again soon, save me a seat by the camp fire.

love katie.

Patty and Bob Glenn

February 8, 2004

To all of my dad's wonderful friends in the Riverbank and surrounding area:

I don't have to tell you how wonderful he was - you know that already.

I don't have to tell you how he will be missed - you are feeling that already.

I DO have to remind you he loved you all so much - in case you did not know that already.

He loved his family, his friends, his land, his horses, his rodeo, and his time with all of you.

He loved the Lord, and had accepted Christ into his life. That is where he is now, along with our late mother, Gladys.

For those of you who were so important in his life, I thank you.

God bless each and every one of you. Your love for him has not been in vain.

Sincerely,

Patty (daughter)and Bob Glenn

on behalf of his grandchildren (Sheila & Dan Dunning); (Robert & Jenny Glenn),

and his beloved great grandchildren (Jacob and Hannah Dunning) and (Rachel Glenn).

He now rests in peace.

Roger&Kim Candelaria

February 8, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dicks family and friends.Our family will always remember Dick for his love for all his animals, and his funny jokes. We've missed him since he moved from Riverbank. I'll always remember him by his potato salad with corn in it! I't was good! We'll miss you Dick , tell my dad kenny hi for us up there. I'm sure he's enjoying your jokes again!Love, Roger, Kim,Trevor, and Tyler Candelaria

Claudia and Aldo Albertoni

February 7, 2004

Nancy, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I had the pleasure of meeting him on several occasions and always thought of him as being a very nice, friendly and pleasant person. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a lot of fun to be around. When he had the restaurant he was telling Aldo and I how much he would like to sell his property and move to Oklahoma to live close to his family. I am so glad that he had the opportunity to do that. My hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Losing a brother is hard. I did that a couple of times and it is not something we want to do.

Love, Claudia

Roger Goins

February 7, 2004

Rest in peace, uncle Richard, and enjoy being back with your mom & dad and brothers. Help dad as he continues to get heaven ready for the rest of us.

Chiefie

Jane Powers-Dryden

February 7, 2004

To the family of "Dicky Doo"

He was a fun man. Missed seeing him around town here. Never got to know him that well, personally. But he was the type man you just felt you had known forever.

sharon copeland

February 7, 2004

My Uncle Fat Boy will be missed more than anyone will know. He was the life of all the family party's.

We all knew when we had a get together, that it was going to be fun, when ever My uncle was around.

He lived his life to share, love and appreciate every single day with friends, family and even strangers. He will be missed more than anyone knows.

His Niece

Sharon Copeland

Nancy Shadbolt

February 6, 2004

He was not only the best brother you could ask for but he was my best friend and I will miss him more than I can ever say!!!!!!!!!!But I know he is in a better place. Also he has got his sister carrying firewood to keep his wood stove going and I had told him that I didn't carry wood when he put the stove in but guess what he got me one more time LOL Will miss him so bad every day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sheri Maderos

February 5, 2004

I have a lot of fond memories of Richard, and all of them revolved around horses and cattle. I remember the last time I helped with a spring round up and Richard standing in the round corral laughing and laughing at Bob's young cousins trying to help wrangle them ornery beef calves for him to cut! Of course he had a joke for the occasion--he ALWAYS had a joke! Richard, I missed you when you moved away from us to live in Oklahoma, and I miss you now that you have moved on to your permanent home in Heaven. But I know that I will see you there and I expect you will come and greet me with that twinkle in your eye, your hand outstretched, and the latest joke you heard from St. Peter on your lips! Happy trails, and I'll be seeing you on that last roundup... Love, Sheri

Margo & Charlie & Boys Taylor-Collum

February 5, 2004

To "Fat Boys" family. He will always be in our hearts. His love for life, his encouragement to our family will never be forgotten, his jokes and smiles will be missed.

Linda Jensen

February 5, 2004

Richard was a Man with a love of laughter, He could make you laugh just watching him comeing to greet you, because, you knew knew he was on a mission, He had a joke for you, always had a plan and lived his life to the fullest. He loved his family, friends, His Horses and Miniature Mules and Horses, if there's a Rodeo in heaven i'm sure he'll find it, he will be missed.

Jess & Jacquie Langford

January 30, 2004

To all of Dick's children and grandchildren and great grand children, He will be missed, but he lived his life to the fullest.

I loved him like a father and I will miss him.

Jessica Langford

January 30, 2004

We will miss you Dickie!

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