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This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.
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juan najera
May 11, 2014
I will always miss him love you granpa
Cynthia Goodman
January 9, 2014
Wow Michael, almost 6 years, I have thought of you on so many occations that I cannot even explain. I know you are an angel up there watching down on us. We are all doing our best, however; nothing like you did for all of us. I will always love you forever. Love, Cin <3 You are with our Heavenly Father
January 14, 2013
God Bless you Mike. You know Larry is up there with you and all his family of brothers and Mom & Dad. So i'm sure Jesus will have you see one another in His time. You are angels watching over us. He brought us all together this past Christmas. Larry & you were in all our hearts. How touching. I miss Larry so very much. We were together for 56 years. God called Larry home too.
January 12, 2013
Michael, I think of you constantly and especially wish you could be here to physically see Amanda and the kids, all of them are so different and have grown so much. We all miss you and know you are looking down on us. Until it is my time I know you are waiting for me in the Kingdom of God. I love and miss you. Always, Cin
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Desaray Najera
January 10, 2013
As I am today . It's been 4 years . Almost 5 . And my heart hurts every time I think about you . I still wish you could come back . Every second of the day ,
Desaray Najera
January 10, 2013
I still miss him . Everyday I'm thinking of him ... Miss him wish he was here to see me graduate from high school . And see me grow as a person . I know he's there looking down on me . </3 rip Micheal Earl Goodman <3 your missed by many .
November 30, 2011
Michael. yes we all miss you very much, I think of you often.We had a lot of good times. Larry & beverly shetterly.
Cindy Goodman
November 27, 2011
Just a reminder that you will always be with us in our hearts during the holiday season and always. I know this was always your favorite time of year with our grandchildren. We love you. Cin <3 as Des would put it :)
Cynthia Goodman
August 20, 2011
Miss you and will always love you. Cin
Linda Hayes
August 9, 2011
Wow I can't believe it has been so long. Mike was a great friend and mentor. I am so glad I know his family as it helps to see that they have been able to go on. We weep for those who have left us but celebrate in the fact that one day we may all be together again.
alana najera
August 7, 2011
Dear,Everyone That Reads this
It's hard not having a grandpa cause you dont have any one to fix stuff and i guess i have nothing else to say so i love him and it is unbeliveable that he is not here anymore
love, alana najera
Just keeping it running for you <3
Cynthia Goodman
August 7, 2011
Michael, as I am preparing to close this guest book and have Amanda add pictures for me cause you know I would mess it up, ha. I tam thinking of you as I do every single day. I miss you so much but have learned to control my emotions by turning all my struggles over to God. It has been a good thing for me. You will always be in my heart. I love you.
August 7, 2011
Mike, i can't believe it has been 3yrs. Our continued Love & Prayers as always. And for all of us down here on Earth. Loving Thoughts Bev & Larry August 7, 2011.
August 6, 2011
WE MISS YA MIKE!
HOPE YOUR ENJOYING GOOD FISHING & HUNTING UP THERE BUDDY! I CAN SEE IT NOW, SHOWING ALL THOSE YOUNG BUCKS HOW IT'S DONE : )
WILL SEE YA SOMEDAY WHEN IT'S OUR TIME.
LOTS OF THOUGHTS AND LOVE TO YA,
NICHOLAS, MASHELL & GRACIE
Debbie Henry
August 6, 2011
Michael has always been one of my most favorite people that I have ever had the pleasure of growing up with. What a kind soul and beautiful spirit. He was never just a friend......HE IS FAMILY. I love you dearly and look forward to being with you again.
August 5, 2011
Dear Grampa,
I miss you and I wish you could come back and play remote control cars and X Box 360 with me. I like Harry Potter and now there is a game for the X Box for that too. I miss you.
Love, Junior
August 6, 2010
Our heavenly Father has guided you home 2 years ago. WE know you are looking down on your family, and sending them lots of Love. We trust & have faith Your Cindy & Amanda & your grandchildren are safe always in God's Arms. We miss you too Mike and we will all meet someday when God is ready for us. Love, Your Mother & Father In-Law. Beverly & Larry Shetterly
Cynthia Goodman
July 22, 2010
I cannot believe it has been 2 years already since Michael took God's hand and left this earth. It will be a joyous day when we meet again in heaven. I love and miss you very much. I am told time will heal. Love Cin
February 4, 2010
Oh Matt, I know how you feel, I miss this man more than ever and do not know what to do with myself. I have always been a married woman and he was my Knight in Shining Armor when we met, I miss him so much, and sometimes want to be with him, however, I am not done with my chores here on Earth. Love you like a brother Matt. Cindy G
Matt
February 1, 2010
Hey Brother,
I have been thinking about you quite often these last couple of years. I sit in my back yard at night staring up at the stars, remembering and missing the great times we had together. My Cindy worries about me when she finds me sitting alone staring up at the stars, talking to Michael and wondering which star is his.
Sometimes I just drive out of the city, where the stars shine so bright. It is there under the stars that we just hang out for hours it is as you are right there beside me. I pray and suddenly feel the loving spirit of the Holy Ghost throughout my body removing the sadness and loneliness, replacing the emptiness with warmth and peace. The spirit renews my faith; I know you are at peace with our lord in paradise watching over the family you love with all of your heart, Cindy, Amanda, and the grandkids.
I will always remember you and the friendship we shared.
Brothers for eternity,
Matt
Matt
May 1, 2009
Michael you will always be my best friend and my brother from a different mother. I miss stopping by on my way to work, you always found a way to make me laugh when there was little to laugh about. Many times you told me that your family was the most imporant part of your life.....
Cindy, Amanda, JR, Desaray, Alana and Junior... Michael loved each and everyone of you with all of his heart... and always remember he is only a prayer away. Matt
alana najera
April 6, 2009
i miss hm very very much
love alana
Joanna Prinz
April 5, 2009
Amanda and Cindy
You guys mean the world to me you are like part of my family. All of you have always been there for me no matter how long it was in between us seeing each other. So was Mike when I was growing up he always loved to be with me and Amanda and make our days fun no matter where we where in the desert, in the back yard, or just hanging out with the old men watching them party. We were never annoying to him no matter how crazy we were that day or ignored when he was there. I will miss him very much he was for many years a big part of my famlies life..
I love you guys very much:)
Cindy Goodman
April 4, 2009
April 04, 2009
Dear Desaray, Alana and Junior, I know how much your Grampa meant to all of you and that you are sad he is gone. I wish I could bring him back for you. We will all see him in heaven when it is our time. I love you all, you are the greatest creations ever. Love Gramma Cindy xxoo
Helen Hall
April 4, 2009
It is still hard to believe Michael is gone, he is soooooooooo missed by all. If you need anything please let me know. My prayers follow you every day.
Desaray Najera
April 1, 2009
Dear Mom, Gramma,and J.R.,
I miss him so much i know how you feel. I'm so sorry about what happened. I hope you feel better. All my wishes go to you and every body else. You are the best mom in the world you and my gramma don't deserve this .
love,
desaray
Deneille Bryson
March 31, 2009
My thoughts are with you
Ramey Najera
March 31, 2009
Amanda & Cindy
I'm sorry that he left so quick, but one day you'll be with him again. I wish I could make your bad days go away but I'm sure in time things will get easier for you & the kids. Just remember that Manuel & I are her for you & your family no matter what.
Love,
The Najera family
Tia Martinez
March 30, 2009
We all miss Uncle Mike so very much.
I hope that when you are feeling like you just cannot stand another minute without him, you will remember the good times and know that he is always with you in your heart, mind, and soul - never to be forgotten.
All my love,
Tia and family
Terri Landy
March 28, 2009
We were really sorry to hear about Mike. our prayers are with you. I just wish we were close like we use to be but the years just fly by and before we know someone is gone. Appreciate each day.
We love you all.
Love, Terri, Rick and Jenna
MOM & DAD Shetterly
March 24, 2009
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY. OUR SWEET LITTLE GREAT GRANDCHILDREN OUR PRAYERS FOR YOU TO GIVE YOU HOPE, LOVE & STRENGTH EACH DAY. LOVE WITH GOD'S BLESSINGS GREAT GRANPA & GREAT GRAMMA & GRANPA & GRANPA/MOM & DAD
Larry (Dad) Shetterly
March 23, 2009
July 22, 2008
Dear Cindy, Amanda & Your wonderful Family,
Let me start by saying that this letter is not meant to make you hurt in anyway, The words are meant to relieve your heart from the sorrow it has incurred.
From the passing of your husband, Father, Grandfather, & (JR) your Father in Law. When I first heard the news about Mike, My heart was so saddened. I am still saddened, because I never took the time to sit down with Mike and tell him how I really felt. I loved Mike and in my heart the Memories & times we shared will always be a part of me. Sometimes a Man can blind himself with the past, to the point that He can't see the future.
I have lots of fond memories with Mike. He could make you laugh in many ways. He was a very smart person. A good Father. A wonderful Grandfather. To my daughter Cindy, He was her loving husband and best friend. I could write many thing about the times we all had, but we all know what they were and how we enjoyed them.
Let me say these few words in closing.
When you love someone, don't ever take for granted their presence on this earth. Love them each day like you will never see them again. Keep your heart soft and happy and love everyone.
i hope these words will help relieve your pain and sorrow.
Love to all with All MY Heart.
Dad, Granpa,& Great Granpa
Beverly (Mom) Shetterly
March 20, 2009
Dearest Cindy & Amanda & Family,
May God bring you warm feelings of Michael in your Heart, mind & soul. Just look around you, he is there with Jesus, our Dear Lord in clouds, words, little children, all your family feels him in their hearts. He was loved by all. I have the gift he gave to me in 1988, the magic glass bottle that when you hold it, the liquid rises to the top, from the heat of my hands. His warm hands has touched it out in the dessert where he told me he had found it. He is resting out in the dessert now, that was his place, God is with him always and He is with us all. God Bless you with my Love always Mom/Gramma xxoo
Tim & Beth Kortsen
July 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you with the loss of Michael. We are sorry we did not come to the services we were out of town. Life is so precious and even more so when someone we love is snatch away out of the blue. Hope your memories will help in this most difficult time.
Angel Troester
July 17, 2008
Cindy, Amanda and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I can not imagine what your family is going through. If there is anything my family can do for you please do not hesitate to call us 623-256-8991. Mike will be missed by may people including my son Ryan he sure did enjoyed he's time at your house with Mike and has many memories of him.
Our love and prayers, Angel, Frank, Ryan, Matthew and Chad Troester
Davina RAMOS-TREVINO
July 15, 2008
Cindy and Amanda... I am so very sorry for your loss... Mike was a great man. My heart goes out to you and your family...Please get ahold of me if there is anything that I can do...
Melissa Whitehead
July 14, 2008
Hey Amanda,
I'm soo sorry to hear about Mike. He was like a second dad to me. I actually have more stories about mike and I than of me and my father. He was a great man, and I am so thankful for every chance I had with him. I am so sorry I moved away and lost contact with yall. Jamous always kept me up to date on how the goodmans were. Me, mom and jamous are outside sitting at the table, drinking a beer and telling our favorite stories about him
If you need someone to talk to, please call me.. I don't have any of yours or your mom's number... And I'm sorry I was unable to attend the service yesterday.... We launched the iphone on friday and my manager would not allow me to take off work...
Mike has been on my mind since the second I woke up on the 9th and heard the news from my brother. I know he is up in heaven looking down upon us...
I love you guys, and I would love for us all to get together and hang out like all times... My mom would like to take you girls out to lunch one of these days!
Love always,
Sis xoxo
Nick Shetterly
July 14, 2008
Hello Cindy, Amanda & Family
I am so sorry we will not be able to attend Mike's Memorial. Please know that Mashell myself and Gracie are there in spirit.
Below is something I wanted to say at Mike's Memorial.
Mike Goodman's memories will be forever en-grained into my life.
As a 11 year old young man, my first encounter of Mike was the coolest.
Here was this long haired, outdoorsy, free spirited dude that showed up looking to date my oldest sister. Who by the way was the coolest in her own right.
The two of them were a match made in hippy heaven. They would find the funnest things to do with their time. Whether it was swimming in the irrigation canals out in the deserts of chandler, crawdad fishing on the side of the ditch or hunting rattlesnakes in the middle of the night, these two always knew where the GOOD TIMES could be found. I try and fashion my bond with my wife with the same recipe.
"Partners, Lovers and Best Buddies"
I wanted to touch on one story that sticks vividly in my mind.
Mike use let me drive his BIG Truck and Camper around the desert when I was first learning to drive. I can recall one certain expedition where I must have drove a 100 miles into the back deserts of Chandler while Mike just rode along in the passenger seat drinking a few beers and listening to old Jerry Jeff walker songs. After a few hours into the trip Mike had fallen a sleep I had noticed the gas tank was just about as exhausted as Mike was. I reached over and woke Mike up and said hey Mike, I think were just about out of gas. He calmly open his wallet slipped me 5 bucks and said here, fill er up at the next gas station you get to and you'll be fine. Now how fun and liberating was that!!!
Mike used to sit with me out at their trailer and talk about taking the Bull by the horns and how cool it was to ride his Harley around. He was and always will be a free spirited dude. Hunting, Fishing helping others and being the BEST GRAMMPA he could be. Mike will live forever in our thoughts. And the next time you go on that fishing trip, camping in the sticks or happen to run across a rattlesnake in the road, just remember who is sitting by your side. The coolest passenger you could ever want.
"Mike Goodman"
Mike, thank you for all the fun memories.
YOU ARE THE COOLEST!!!
LOVE YA
Nick
Cynthia Goodman
July 14, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
susan zygutis
July 13, 2008
Dear Family and Friends,
Michael was loved and respected by many. He lived his life to the fullest and didn't have many regrets.
Memorial Services were held 7/12/2008.
On behalf of his Family,
Thank you all for your prayers and condolences.
Susan (Goodman) Zygutis
Steve Cartier
July 12, 2008
Cindy and Amanda,
I can't begin to say how shocked and saddened we were to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great guy, I liked him from the day I met him and Jimmy thought the world of him. If there is anything we can do, we are right down the street, let us know.
Wyatt Shetterly
July 12, 2008
Dear Goodmans,
I'm soo sorry about your loss. Michael was a good man he always kept people motivated, especially in the garage. And always made sure that the kids had fun.
Jayne Bryson
July 12, 2008
Amanda, Was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rachel Soto-lerma
July 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bo Deen
July 12, 2008
Cindy, & Amanda-
Marilyn & I are truly sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike loved life and those around him. His sense of humor and compassion about everything he did will be sorely missed.
Chuck & Mary Morrison
July 12, 2008
I can't find the words to adequately express our sympathy and sorrow. I often enjoyed a good conversation with Mike and will miss wandering next door to see what he was working on or fabricating. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
MELINDA MARTINEZ
July 12, 2008
DEAR GOODMAN FAMILY,
I JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW SORRY I WAS TO READ ABOUT MIKE PASSING AWAY. I HADN'T SEEN HIM SINCE HIGH SCHOOL BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS FRIENDLINESS AND SMILE. I THINK OF YOUR FAMILY OFTEN AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AS KIDS.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
MELINDA (FULLER)MARTINEZ
Jimmy/Suzy Whitehead
July 12, 2008
Cindy, Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to You and Amanda during this time of loss..Mike was an incredible guy that loved his family in a magnificent way..We are grateful as a Family to have known Michael..God Bless!!
Jerry & Beverly Dillon
July 12, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss .The Goodman Family is always in our thoughts and prayers.
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