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CHARLES A. GOODRUM (Age 89)
Of Springfield, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012 at his residence. Beloved husband of Donna Belle Goodrum; devoted father of Christopher Kent Goodrum of California, Julia Belle (Peter) Freitag of Wake Forest, NC and Geoffrey Paul Goodrum of Alexandria, VA; loving grandfather of Gregory, Rachel and Tristan Freitag. He received degrees from Wichita University and Columbia University. Following graduation, he was hired by the Library of Congress and became the librarian of its Congressional Research Service. In ensuing years, he became the CRS's Director of Research, and later the Director of the Office of Planning and Development for the Library as a whole until retirement. He was also an internationally acclaimed author of eight books including, "Treasures of the Library of Congress" and "I'll Trade You An Elk." Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Greenspring Village Benevolent Care Fund or to the Greenspring Hospice Fund, attn: Philanthropy Department, 7410 Spring Village Dr., Springfield, VA 22150 in loving memory of Charles A. Goodrum.www.fmfh.com
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Julia
October 8, 2012
Love you Daddy.
Nan Booth
September 27, 2012
What a noble mind is here o'erthrown. Chuck, your wit, insight, and spirit were incomparable. Thanks for sharing a bit of it with me.
T.C. Williams Class of 1973
September 24, 2012
Julie and Chris,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Pat Kelley
September 24, 2012
First person I met in CRS in 72. A true Renaissance Man with his wit, humor, and love of knowledge. He shared that with all of us and our lives have since been enriched.
A Giant among men and is truly missed!
William Kaye
September 23, 2012
Sorry to get the news about Chuck Goodrum,We worked together at the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress in the 1970s. I haven't seen him in many years, but I remember him with great affection. As a matter of fact, within the past six months, I ordered a couple of his mysteries that I had never read, from Amazon. They were, not surprisingly, a delightful read, bringing back fond memories of our association at CRS and the Library of Congress. A very talented, charming guy! A life well lived! / Bill Kaye
Melinda Oblinger
September 23, 2012
Words cannot even begin to express my sadness. I will miss his amusing,if oft told stories, the roll of eyes from those who have had heard them many times before, and his laugh as he tells them. The world is a little darker without his humour. My thoughts and love are with each of you.
Alan Linden
September 23, 2012
I had the honor and good fortune to work With Chuck for 15 years in CRS. He was one of the most intelligent men I have ever met. He was a great mentor and with his guidance we did some amazing things at CRS . The first on line file with the New York Times as an example. His humour and smile will not be forgotten.
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