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Allan Goodman Obituary
Dr. Allan Goodman, age 62, passed away at his residence in Eureka on November 11, 2004, after a long, magnanimous battle with cancer.
Allen was born in Santa Monica, CA, on July 15, 1942, where he lived until he attended the University of CA at Berkeley. In the summer of 1963, he married Lori Bernstein and went on to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. After medical school, further training and a year in the US Army serving in Viet Nam, they moved to Los Angeles, CA. In 1973 Allen and Lori, along with their two children, moved from Los Angeles to Eureka, CA. In 1974 Allen Goodman, along with Larry Hill and Jerome Lengyel, established Eureka Internal Medicine. They were the first board certified Internists in Humboldt County at that time. Allen went on to become a respected Gastrointerologist.
Allen is survived by his wife, Lori of 41 years; his two daughters, Stacey & Amy and their husbands Jeff Eaton & Josh Dov; Allen’s beloved grandchildren, Noa & Ilona Eaton and Zelig Dov; his father, Dr. Harry Goodman; sister, Lynne Goodman; and numerous relatives in Southern California as well as his many golfing, fishing and medical friends.
He is loved by many and will be deeply missed. A special thanks to Keith Linville, Richie Thompson, Kathy and John Barrena, Patty Kubala, Dr. Richard Wolf, Erika, his nurse from Hospice, all of his many family and friends, and all who took such special care of Allen in his last days. A special thank you to Dr. Cory Spencer who allowed Allan to dictate his care for many years.
Funeral services will be held at Sanders funeral home in Eureka on Sunday, November 14, 2004, at 1 pm. Internment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Eureka following services. Officiating will be the Rabbi, Jeffery Schein.
Suggested family donations may be made to Hospice of Humboldt or the charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Sanders Funeral Home in Eureka.
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Memories and Condolences
for Allan Goodman
Patti (Britt) Campbell
November 25, 2004
Dear Stacey,
I just learned of your father's passing and my heart aches for you. I send you my deepest condolences - I remember your father well from our childhood and times at Trinity Lake. You and your mom and sister are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you take good care of yourself during this time - Love, Patti
Sadie Shaw
November 24, 2004
My deepest sympathy, and condolences for all of those left behind. We all love the Goodmans, every one of them always a smile on their face, anytime any place.
You’re in my thoughts.
glenda crnich
November 22, 2004
There was a time in July of 1985 that I wondered of a good middle name for my soon to be son. Thanks Alan for the idea. I remind him often of the man whose name he shares. I admired you Alan then and will think of you ofen. Glenda Crnich...oh yes you remember his name is Cory Alan....and to Lori, may God be with you in your time of despair.
Mary Lou Ward
November 21, 2004
When I met Alan working in the hospital, He presented this crusty front but I soon found a wonderful person underneath. He was a wonderous physican to work with. Sympathy to the whole family.
Jenny & Rudy Gillard
November 19, 2004
Dear Lori,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.You and the girls have been in our thoughts for quite a while now.
Sincerely,
Jenny & Rudy
Lynne Goodman
November 18, 2004
Dear Allan,
Thank you for being the best big brother I could ever have.
You are in my heart forever.
I love you.
Love your sister,
Lynne
P.S. Are there: pink elephants, Foster's Old Fashioned Freeze chocolate dipped ice cream cones, Delmonico's rib eye steaks, La Cantina, and Allan and Lori's beach in heaven? Please let me know. :o)
P.S.P.S I remember Dad saying I love you lots of times :o).
Charles Gulbe
November 16, 2004
Lori, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you Dr. Goodman for the wisdom, values, and memories that you left with me. I'll never forget the times we spent on the golf course.
John Duncan
November 16, 2004
We all know what made you so special. Thanks for your integrity to life and to the game. Your presence was my honor.
Enjoy your journey....Johnny Dollar
Donald & Barbara King
November 16, 2004
Our sympthy for the family and a thank you to Allen for my life and the care he gave to our entire famlily.
Rocky Shaw
November 16, 2004
I am always happy to see a member of the Goodman family and am very sorry to hear about Allen. You are thought of often.
Judy & Jim Lachowsky
November 15, 2004
Lori, Our heartfelt sympathy and love for you and your family.
Will Carson
November 15, 2004
Dr. Goodman, thankyou for all the great times we shared on the golf course. You will always be one of my favorite people.
Erica Griffin
November 15, 2004
Allan was one of my favorite people to wait on at Baywood. He always had a smile on his face and made sure you did too.
Gary Lozensky
November 13, 2004
Allan....When you play your first round of golf at your new course, remember to use one less club because of the altitude.
mary frank [email protected]
November 13, 2004
our heart felt sympathy to the family.
he was our first DR. in eureka when we
moved here 40 year;s ago
GOOD DR.
mike kuczynski
November 13, 2004
Thank you Allan for years of kindness and friendship.
Kathy Barrena
November 13, 2004
He will live in our hearts and smiles forever.
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