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Howard David Goldwyn

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Howard Goldwyn Obituary

Howard David Goldwyn Passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008, in Tucson, AZ. He was born in Milwaukee, WI July 2, 1936, to Lillian and Elmer Goldwyn. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1958 and was in business at Goldwyn's Department Stores and Southern Mills. He was a competitive swimmer at the U of A and an avid cyclist. He was a licensed substance abuse therapy counselor, working for the last three years at Sonora Behavioral Health and was active in community organizations including the Community Food Bank, Southern Arizona Mental Health Services and the Tucson Airport Authority. Services will be held at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. with Rabbi Samuel Cohon officiating. Interment to follow Temple Emanu-El Section of Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife, Rachael Goldwyn; his sons, Bryan (Missy) Goldwyn, David (Tiffany) Goldwyn and Michael Goldwyn and his daughter, Rebecca (Daniel) Wotman; in addition to his grandchildren, Sydney, Lyndsey, Daniel and Zachary Goldwyn and Sophia and Michael Wotman and his sister, Joyce (William) Becker. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Tucson Community Food Bank or Temple Emanu-El. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Howard Goldwyn

23 Entries

Joyce Benjamin

January 5, 2009

I greatly regret that I never made it to Tucson to see you and Howard. I loved your visit to Eugene and had hoped we could get together again. Both of you were such great companions on our trip. I will miss Howie. My deepest sympathy to you Rachel and your family. I hope to see you in the next year or so. Fondly Joyce

Jannie Cox

December 22, 2008

Dear Rachael...I am so sorry to learn about this. I was away for two weeks and learned it from a friend upon my return. I am so sorry for your loss. Howard was a special friend to me and he will be missed. We rode hundreds a miles together and I remember each one fondly. You may not remember me. We met at Le Buzz after a ride.

Kristin Jacobson-Walsh

December 16, 2008

Dear Bryan and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. If I had known sooner I would have come in and paid my respects in person. My heart goes out to all of you. Lots of Love and Respect, Kristin (Jacobson) & Family

Diane McKenzie

December 11, 2008

Roy and I send you our condolences. We are glad that we got to meet Howard and see how happy you were together. Our thoughts are with you.

Carolyn Kemmeries

December 7, 2008

Dear Joyce, Bill David, Bryan and Michael, I have just returned from visiting grandchildren in Idaho and was shocked to hear Sarah's message about Howard. I will always be grateful for his presence in my life at a most difficult time.
Howard was an amazing man and he touched may lives with his compassion and caring. I am so sorry for your loss and for the loss being felt by many others. Carolyn

Georgia Brousseau

December 6, 2008

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband and father. He served his community in many ways, and that is what we ask of many, but few deliver.

Sherri Zeller

December 5, 2008

Dear Howard,
The Zeller Family knew and loved you since we met you and your family at your store in Amphi Plaza so many years ago. You were a good and just man and will be missed by many.

Frank (and Melba) Smith

December 5, 2008

Rachael, I was shocked to read of Howard's passing. He was just not the type that I ever imagined leaving us. His personal concern when Melba passed left an impression with me that I will never forget. My best wishes to you and the family.

Rob Druckenbrod

December 4, 2008

Howard...Many of us did not have a chance to say goodbye to you...If I did, I would tell you simply...Thanks for coming into my life. In our lives we are honored to meet just a few people that truly inspire us...You are one of those for me, and you will burn in my heart and memory until we hopefully meet again.

Vera Godinez

December 4, 2008

Rachael,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. Take care and God will get you through the rough times.

Dick Kinkade

December 3, 2008

Dear Joyce and Bill:
I was so sorry to learn of Howard's untimely passing. I'll always have fond remembrances of your brother and the Goldwyn family during the years we grew up across the street from each other,especially Howard's wonderfullly warm sense of humor. He will be missed.
As ever,

Sendero Staff

December 3, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Julie Thayer

December 3, 2008

Among the many lives that Howard touched, was mine and my daughter's. He was keenly interested in helping the youth and supporting their families during difficult times. I was just thinking about him the other day and wished I had contacted him to tell him how well Emily is doing.
The world has lost a great man.

Scott Spencer

December 3, 2008

Howard's zest for life, his passion for helping others in need and his smile will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences go out to you, Rachael, and to your family.

Nick Spark

December 3, 2008

Howard was a wonderful man with a very big heart. He devoted the last decade of his life to helping people, especially young people, break the cycle of addiction. I had a lot of respect for him. Outwardly he seemed very kind, but I also know he could be a strong, forceful influence on people, and had insight into people's make-up. That's how he made a difference, one person at a time.

Kathryn Kauffman

December 3, 2008

My first job was at Goldwyn's in Amphi Plaza. Mr. Jentz hired me for Christmas in 1959. I worked there until 1964. I learned a lot from the Goldwyns and Mr. Jentz and apreciated the opporutnities they gave me. I was sorry to read of Howard's passing.

Mike Ward

December 3, 2008

Howard was a good man and friend. He loved his family deeply. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. He made a difference.

Andy Rush

December 3, 2008

Rachael: Alas I am in New York on the day of Howard's service. Lynn Fleischman will be there for all your friends at The Drawing Studio. Ann and I are happy to have had that buoyant evening with you and Howard at the home of the Rosenzweigs as a wonderful memory. Our love and deepest regrets at losing your dear companion.

Lana Longoni

December 3, 2008

My heartfelt sympathies are extended to all of you! I join others in missing a kind and loving man. It was only days ago that he was leading a group here at work and as always, only had THEIR "wellness" and best interests in mind. Howard's positive nature and his easy smile will long be remembered and missed. May memories shared bring you some small comfort in the long days ahead.

Diane Weintraub

December 3, 2008

I grew up with Howard--he was in my Confirmation Class at Temple Emanu-el in 1952--he was a wonderful man--he will be missed--my deep condolences to the family! Love, Diane Weintraub

Ann Libecap

December 3, 2008

Howard was full of optimism,joy and love. His smile was priceless. He set for us a high standard for living in the moment and never giving up on yourself or others. He cherished and adored his wife, Rachael, and together they were an unbeatable team full of adventure and lots of fun. He will be missed but we will carry his spirit with us always. Ann and Gary Libecap

Mark Stalcup

December 3, 2008

I always remember shopping at the old Goldwyn's with my parents, and Howard gave me my first job at Southern Mills when I was in high school, and I was sad to hear that he passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I always appreciated the break that he gave me, and his character was something that I always admired. And his passion for biking is something that I'll never forget - it certainly helped drive me to do the same. It was nice to see all of the wonderful and good things that he was a part of, and I think it epitomizes what is good with our community - a solid business person who strives to give back to the community with not only his money, but his time. Thank you - you will be missed.

Sue Anderson

December 3, 2008

A very special man has left us. Howard gave me a job at Goldwyn's Department Store when I moved back to Tucson in 1977 and lifelong friends and memories were created there. My heart goes out to you Rachael, Bryan, David and Michael; he'll be greatly missed.

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