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Richard Goodrich Obituary

Richard Goodrich passed away on January 24, 2012 at the age of 73 in Eureka. He is survived by his brother Robert and his wife Sandie, and his nephew Lance and his wife Mimi. He will be missed by longtime friend and assistant Raedelle Miller. Richard was born in McCloud CA and came to live in Fieldbrook with his family in time to finish his junior and senior year at Arcata High School. He then joined the Air Force and spent time in Japan and North Dakota as a weather observer. Richard was on the Board of Directors of Redwood Community Action Agency for many years and found pleasure in serving his community. Richard's one love was cars in general and his Porsche in particular, which he had to give up years ago because a stroke left his unable to drive a stick shift. He did miss that car! The family wishes to thank Patricia Fitzgerald of the VA, and Especially You Assisted Living for Richard's care the last couple of years - most particularly Amanda, Edna and Morinta. Richard will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery close to his parents, Verna and Virgil. There will be no memorial. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com, click on obits.

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Published by Times-Standard on Jan. 6, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Goodrich

12 Entries

Jere Smith

February 13, 2013

Dick, smart, and lighthearted, was a wonderful friend from my college and young adult days. I miss him.

Mike Summerfield

February 12, 2013

The King of the One-liners. A very fine friend, indeed.

Doyle McLain

January 9, 2013

Many, many good memories of Dick. His quick wit and great smile will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend.

John Peterson

January 8, 2013

I've known Dick since the opening of the Safeway Store in McK in 1965. We've stayed in contact since departing from my short grocery career in 1968. What a great sense of humor he had I will never forget.

John Graves

January 8, 2013

A wonderful man who will be missed

Paul Kane

January 7, 2013

He was a neighborhood friend of many years and he will be missed.
-The Kanes

katee Robertson

January 6, 2013

You will be greatly missed my friend. We love you.

Ken Harper

January 6, 2013

The Talking Heads, J. Giles, Cheap Trick. Just some of the great music you turned me on to as a kid, WAYYY before any of them made it big. You took interest in my listening, and led me down new paths. You will always be an important part of my development. I will miss you and celebrate your life.

Ken Harper

January 6, 2013

Dick, your early influence on music is a big part of who I am. I always enjoyed our visits. You are loved, always.

Lyle Nickel

January 6, 2013

R.I.P Rich
you are missed by many
thanks for the many years of your friendship ( like a brother )

Carol Combs

January 6, 2013

You were a trooper.Love Mike and Carol Combs

Cherie Wilmot

January 6, 2013

You are free at last......rest in peace Richard.........

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