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Earl Goodrich Obituary
Earl "Wayne" Goodrich, 83 of Van Buren passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in a local hospital. He was a retired self-employed businessman and avid hobbyist. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Mabel (Thorpe) Goodrich.
He is survived by five daughters Jodi Keeler of Muldrow, Patti Crelia and Laura Sallee both of Van Buren, Amanda Goodrich of Austin, Texas, and Valerie Esparza of Washburn, Missouri; three sons Wayne Goodrich of Alma, Craig Goodrich of Eastpointe, Michigan and Jack Goodrich of Crestline, California; twenty one grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Memorial graveside service will be at 3PM, Friday April 16, 2021 at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
Due to the COVID-19 cases, please wear your mask, your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
Online tributes: www.ockerfuneralhome.com
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Sher Lyckman
April 6, 2025
Miss him so much !! He was the Love of my Life !! Every single time that something really great happens to me. I still just wanna pick up my phone and call him!!
SHER LYCKMAN
April 6, 2024
He was, is and always will be the love of my life! so many times, I have wanted to pick up the phone and call him to share some great news or some sad news only to remember that he´s no longer there.. I so miss having him in my life just to chat with, to lean on and above all that I miss his calls and listening to him, talk about his life and his children, who were all so very important to him. Sher 4/2024.
Sher Lyckman
April 13, 2021
He was quite simply the love of my life always was and always will be!
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