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Nathaniel Goodman Obituary
May 15, 1946 to September 5, 2023
Holladay, Utah- Nate Goodman passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2023 at the Ridge, Cottonwood. His kindness and thoughtfulness will be missed by all who knew him.
He was born on May 15, 1946 to Marjorie Rosenblatt Goodman and Jack Goodman in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Rowland Hall-St. Marks School and Westminster College.
He was active for many years in the Salt Lake community, including working at the Utah State Historical Society and the Salt Lake Community Action Program. His passion for stars and trains led him to become an active member of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, the Utah Astronomy Club, and the Wasatch N-Scale Model Railroad Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sisters Kathy Reynolds (Hud) of Dade City, Florida and Jean Bailard (Jim) of Carpinteria, California, nephews Hudson Reynolds IV and Morris Joseph Reynolds, nieces Jill and Emily Bailard (David Lisson), and great niece and nephew Jane and William Lisson.
A celebration of life will be held on a date to be determined in 2024. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Ridge Cottonwood. Donations may be made in his memory to DarkSky International or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robyn J. Anderson
July 12, 2024
I love and miss Nate! I have a boatload of wonderful memories with him. My favorite was the day he was part of a silent film I made for my father's birthday at his pool house. He starred as the astronomer, I was "Charlie Chapman" and Dave Bernson played a mailman. Nate was always kind to me. He was fun and quirky and smart and adventurous! I am grateful beyond words for him in my life.
Ted Swan
January 2, 2024
Nate and I always exchanged holiday cards to stay in touch. When I didn't hear from Nate I, wanted to see how he was doing. I worked with Nate in 1978-79 in NW Salt Lake CAP with Cathy Caputo Hoskins. Nate was caring and compassionate. He was a hard worker. We stayed in touch through the years. He was always enthusiastic about astronomy and trains. RIP my friend!
Terry Winget
October 19, 2023
Lots f good times with Nate in SLAS went to Casper with him in 2017 for the eclipse! We will miss him
Jamie Atwater
October 14, 2023
Its been 60 years, but you will always be in my fond memories of childhood. Goodbye old friend.
Bruce Barnes
October 1, 2023
I remember Tanny from High School, always a kind and gentle person. Also as an artist with paintings of trains and other things. Remember Tanny displaying his art at the Park City Arts Festival in the 1970's and a painting of the Sante Fe Super Chief, of course it was a train. The last time I saw Tanny was at our 50 th class reunion. My condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace.
Robyn J Anderson
October 1, 2023
I would say Nate was one of my best friends for nine years. I used to watch anime, discover star systems and hang out. I loved all we did together and enjoyed him sharing his hobbies. He made my life better. He will be missed.
Jane Ann (Lovinger) Roberts
September 29, 2023
I am sorry to hear of Nathaniel (Tanny´s) passing. I remember him from my childhood and the famous "Poker Club" events. As an adult, while being an elementary school teacher, Tanny helped me in a class I took in astronomy. I was the teacher in charge of the school´s telescope and we had an all night project to find different objects in the night sky. He was there instructing us how to use the extremely large telescopes.He was so kind to me when I struggled to find nebula! He was a Wonderfully kind man!
Rabbi Benny Zippel
September 27, 2023
Truly a gentle soul. I visited him and his late father regularly and will miss them both dearly
Cathy Caputo Hoskins
September 27, 2023
Nate was a great member of the Community Action Program many years ago. He was liked by other staff members and he contributed much to the mission of CAP. may he rest in eternal peace
Michael Wilson
September 25, 2023
"Mr. Solar Sun Party" Always the one that orchestrated those Saturday events at Winchester Park. I'm sure that those who attended will sorely miss Nate. I also saw him at a few of the model railroad exhibits held at the Ogden Union Pacific Station.
Steve Johnson
September 25, 2023
I knew Nathan many years ago through his work assisting low-income people with emergency food assistance. Later, I was fortunate to bump into him at the Utah Historical Society. Nathan strove to contribute to our community. He was a good man.
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