LARRY GOODWIN Obituary

GOODWIN LARRY GOODWIN (Age 70) Of Burnsville, NC, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 unexpectedly after a brief illness at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, NC. A native of Wilmington, IL, he was born in Joliet, IL to the late Frank and Winnifred Goodwin. He served in the Air Force (Montauk NY) during Vietnam and worked on radars. He received a M.S. in Computer Science from Binghamton University and worked for many years providing computer programming support services. Larry was a passionate political activist and frequently attended marches in Washington DC with his wife. He was an avid sports enthusiast and played Ultimate Frisbee, soc- cer and football with the same group for about 40 years on Sunday mornings. He was an adventurer who enjoyed skydiving (over 200 jumps), geocaching, scuba diving, basketball, skiing, and hiking with his dog Molly. He loved music and dancing and was adored by his canine companions. Larry was active in Amateur Radio communities and ran groups in the Washington DC area and was involved with a local Bakersville,NC group. He was instrumental in setting up radio antennas to facilitate emergency communications. He was predeceased by Jingles, Muffin, Arf and Murphy. Left to cherish his memories, is his loving wife of 33 years, Karen Kleinsteiber Goodwin; sons, Devin Brock Goodwin of Mt. Airy, MD and Ryan Logan Goodwin of Burnsville; his twin sister, Linda Goodwin Traub (Jim) of Monticello, IL and brothers, John B. Goodwin of Wilmington, IL and Phil Goodwin (Chris), also of Wilmington, IL. A number of nieces and nephews and his beloved hiking companion, Molly, also survive. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. At his request no formal arrangements are being made; informal life celebrations may take place in several states, at a later date. It would please Larry to know his family and friends will support each other and also continue to support the causes they believe in, working to make the world better. To send online condolences, please visit our website: www.yanceyfuneralservices.comwww.yanceyfuneralservices.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 24, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for LARRY GOODWIN

9 Entries

Jan Prins

April 19, 2022

It's been four years since we lost you, but we still remember you fondly. You were a great friend to all of us and occupy an important part of our lives.

Picture taken in 1981. Larry on the left, me in the middle.

Bill Lewis

April 19, 2020

It's been two years now, and I really don't think a day has gone by that I haven't thought about deal old Larry. It still doesn't seem possible / real.

after our ski rides in July 2015

Steve Roth

May 5, 2018

I had the pleasure of accompanying Larry on his first two sky dives and many ski adventures (both snow and water). Larry always had a great love of life and never held back from making the most of it, I don't know if I ever saw Larry without a smile on his face. I am sorry that I was not able to spend more time with Larry over the last 40 years that we lived on opposite sides of they country. We always shared our adventures on-line, so it never seemed like we were that far apart. Farewell to a good friend and great guy.

Jan Prins

April 28, 2018

I met Larry in Bethesda in 1978 or so and was in contact with him intermittently in the following years but always kept up with his activities through the Bill Lewis grapevine. Larry loved playing team and pickup sports and had a wide array of technical interests and hobbies. A positive, friendly, and fun person I am grateful to have known.

Larry with colleague Ron Richards in Beltsville, MD circa 199?

Heather Conner

April 27, 2018

I had the pleasure of meeting Larry 25 years ago and working with him for about 10 years. I was a non-tech person new to the tech world and Larry made it easy for me to fit in even though we spoke different business languages. Larry was warm and approachable, kind, patient and friendly. He had a genuine interest in people. Even though our friendship didn't extend beyond the office, I considered him a true friend and more recently a kindered spirit, us having both acquired a cabin in the woods at the about same time. I'm sorry we will never get to enjoy a trail together.

To say someone is a nice guy seems a like trite pleasantry. To say Larry is a nice guy describes his whole person.

My deepest condolences to the Goodwin family.

Chris Goodwin

April 25, 2018

Larry was a wonderful brother-in-law! He was fun, easy to talk to, always supportive, and never Judgemental. His presence will be missed immensely.

Jeanette McGhee

April 24, 2018

May the God of all comfort and mercy give the family hope and peace during this time of sadness. Jeremiah 29:11,12.

Bill Lewis

April 24, 2018

I first met Larry close to 40 years ago and we have been the best of friends ever since. He will be missed by many.

April 24, 2018

I would like to express my condolences for the loss of your loved one. Keeping in mind the promised scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)

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