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Robert C. Goodyear Obituary

Graduation Year Class of 1944
Date of Passing Jan 13, 2009
About Name:
Robert Goodyear


Date:
August 17th, 1926 - January 13th, 2009


Obituary:
ADRIAN – Robert C. Goodyear, age 82 of Jasper, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Lynwood Manor. He was born August 17, 1926 in Adrian the son of Merle and Gladys (Moore) Goodyear. Bob graduated from Sand Creek High School. During World War II, he proudly served his country in the Navy. On October 7, 1944 Robert married Juanita Uloth. They celebrated 59 years of marriage before Juanita passed away in 2003. Bob worked at Stubnitz Greene as a payroll supervisor, retiring in 1982. In his retirement Bob enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and spending time with family. He attended Ogden Church Bob is survived by his children, Michael (Diane) Goodyear of Grand Rapids; Gregory (Rebecca) Goodyear of LaPalma, CA; Bradford (Lonice) Goodyear of Bonifay, FL; Geoffrey Goodyear of Jasper; Sheryl (Steve) McComb of Adrian; 11 grandchildren; two step grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, with another due in May. Also surviving are his siblings, Bill Goodyear of Adrian; Shirley (Gary) Hillard of Morenci; and Sharon (Dean) Munk of Waldron. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers, Arden and Frank. The funeral service for Bob will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor John Maguire officiating. Burial will follow at Ogden Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Annis Fint Post #1584 of the VFW. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. You may also sign the register book or send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.


Memorials:
American Cancer Society or American Heart Association


Visitations:
4:00PM to 8:00PM on Friday, January 16th, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home and Cremation Service (map/driving directions)



Services:
In-state at 10:00AM, Service at 11:00AM at Wagley Funeral Home on Saturday, January 17th, 2009 (map/driving directions)



Cemetery:
Ogden Township Cemetery formerly Zion Cemetery
6790 E. Horton Road
Ogden, MI 49221 (map/driving directions)
Robert C. Goodyear