BORN

1929

DIED

2011

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McDonald's Chapel

1275 Continental Street

Redding, California

Wendell Goodman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 7, 2011.

Wendell V. Goodman, was born October 1, 1929 in Gladstone, MI, in the upper peninsula. He was a journeyman auto mechanic at a young age. When drafted for the army occupation of Japan, he was trained at Fort Sam Houston, in Texas, as an army medic. After his stint in Japan, he returned to MI and then later on was recalled to duty when the Korean conflict errupted.

Upon returning from Korea, he decided to move to Southern California because his family had moved out west. He soon met and married Eugenia Galey, who was also from his home state. They made their home in Manhattan Beach and had four boys. Eric, who preceeded him in death in 1996, Donald of Shingletown, Robert of Los Angeles, and Paul of Eureka. His three grandchildren are: Christopher, Sarah and Marcus.

He worked at Hughes Aircraft, in Culver City, as a fleet maintenance supervisor for twenty eight years. Upon retirement, the couple, and three of their sons moved to Redding in 1991 and built a home near Palo Cedro. He enjoyed the North State because it reminded him of upper Michigan. He liked the small town atmosphere, trees and many camping facilities. He passed away January 5 of respiratory and heart problems. He will be greatly missed by his devoted family. Dell and Eugenia were members of Palo Cedro Church of Christ for many years.

A memorial service will be held at the Anderson Church of Christ, 3434 North St. Anderson on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 11:00AM

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January 14, 2011

Ron Bradley

Dear Eugenia and family.
I am sorry for your loss of Del. You are in my prayers. I know that your faith in God will sustain you in this sad time.
Ron Bradley

January 12, 2011

Rochelle Green

Dear Eugenia, I feel blessed to have known you and Dell these past few years. I will miss seeing him at the breakfast table on Wednesday mornings, but most of all I will miss his down to earth advice to me whenever I would ask him a question. He was a kind and loving guy whom I will never forget. Know that you, Eugenia are not alone, Dell's spirit will always be there! Love to you and the family. Rochelle

January 12, 2011

OLGA WIECEK

OH EUGENIA I WOULD NEVER HAVE GUESSED THAT WENDELL HAD PASSED AWAY. YOU ARE SO ALONE UP THERE. POOR WENDALL HIS LIFE WAS SO SHORT. YOU HAVE TRIED YOUR BEST. WISH I WERE WITH YOU. OLG AND FRANK WIECEK

January 12, 2011

Dear Eugenia, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We remember the wonderful times we visited you in Redding.

Roland, Kjell and Majlis with families
Sweden

January 12, 2011

Aunt Eugenia, We are praying for you and your family. We have many fond memories of our trip to Redding 12 years ago. May God grant you strength during this difficult time. Love, Sandy & family

January 11, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Dell's passing.May God continue to bless you at
this time of sorrow.

Don Tandy

January 11, 2011

Harlon & Carol Essary

Dearest Eugenia - I know you feel lost - you and Dell have been together for a very long time. God will support you - also your family and friends. You and your family are in our prayers and tho'ts. Never will we forget yours and Dell's hospitality on our trips to Redding - especially the wonderful day we spent together at the dam and park. Memories that will last for all our lives. God bless you. Harlon & Carol

January 11, 2011

Kent & Maureen Mulkey

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January 11, 2011

Kay Greenway

Dearest Eugenia and family, Our prayers and thoughts and love are with you today and through the next days, weeks, and months. I know that God will give you the strength you need. Much love, Kay

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