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Mike Goar Obituary

Mike Goar, 48, of Lorena, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at his residence. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Cottonwood Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Abbe officiating. Pecan Grove Funeral Home of Waco in charge of arrangements. Mike was born July 25, 1960, in Waco, to Bland Kelly Goar and Joe Maedelle (Nehring) Goar. He graduated from Robinson High School. He worked for a jewelry store in Waco, was an inspector for Texas Instruments for many years and worked as a quality control inspector for McDowll Research Corp. He was preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by two brothers, Fred Goar of Lorena, and Jerry Don Goar of Texas City; sister-in-law, Janet Goar; nephew, Chance Goar of Lorena; three sisters, Sandra Mauceri of Waco, Jimmie Grelen of Mexia, and Pat Gates of Groesbeck; and uncle, J. C. Nehring. On line register book at www.pecangrovefuneral.com. July 25, 1960 - September 8, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

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Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2008.

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Angela Martinez

September 17, 2008

Fred~ I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Mike was a great and very happy man every time he came into the bank. He will be greatly missed.

Natalie Smith

September 16, 2008

Fred, I was so sorry to hear about Mikey. He was one of my best friends for a very long time. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Natalie (Wilson) Smith

Becky (Porter)Weeks

September 15, 2008

Fred I am so sorry to hear about Mikey. He was a wonderful person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers our with you. If you need anything call.
Becky & Ronnie

Red and Diane Rogers

September 12, 2008

We love you Fred. Mikey was a good man and we will miss him so much.

Martha Lou & Fred Holland

September 12, 2008

Fred, we were sorry to hear about Mike. Our prayers are with you.

Ronnie & Jeanie Rogers

September 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

Tina Degner

September 12, 2008

My heart goes out to Mike's family. I worked with Mike at McDowell Research. He was always very caring and sweet to me. Mike you will be missed my friend.

Calvin & Anita Schaeper

September 11, 2008

Our hearts go out to Fred and the rest of the family. Mikey will be missed. Our prayers are with you in you time of destress.

Robin (McKee) Teichelman

September 11, 2008

Fred and Family,
Just know that Mike is in the lord's hands and is being taken care of. My thoughts and prayers are with all
of you during this time of sorrow. May God hold you in his hands and keep you close. Love you all.

Carey Mann

September 11, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Paul & Brenda Horn

September 11, 2008

Fred just know your friends will always be here to help you get through your difficult days. God will guide you along the way, please don't get lost during your time of grief. Lay it in the hands of the Lord and He will make the days much lighter. Your brother meant so much to all of us who knew him and he will be will truly be missed. You are always in our prayers and thoughts. May God bless you now and forever.

Karen Jager

September 11, 2008

Fred, Janet, Chance and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Know if you need anything call me and any members of our Life Group and Crossroads Fellowship.

Nicole Paetz

September 10, 2008

Fred, Chance and Family
We Love you and are here for you, if there is ever anything you should need.
Our thoughts are with you. Just Remember, now, you have another Angel.
We love you all.
Darrell Pope and Nicole Paetz

Kimberly (Morrow) Beekman

September 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Susan Powell

September 10, 2008

Fred and Chance, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need a shoulder to lean on we will be there for you. Love, Susie, J.C. and Cody

Pamela Reich

September 10, 2008

Fred, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I know that is hard. I'll keep you in my prayers. God bless you! Pam Reich (Reid)

Janice Hodgson (Ender)

September 10, 2008

Fred we are sorry to here about your brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rocky Sehon

September 10, 2008

I enjoyed working with you at McDowell.

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