Date Of Birth: December 3, 1941
Date Of Death: October 5, 2009
John G. Goodrich, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 surrounded by his family. He was born in Terre Haute, IN on December 3, 1941, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Lauren (Maxwell) Goodrich.He worked as a Superintendent for the City of Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works for 24 years, retiring in 2007. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post in Terre Haute, IN and an adult leader with Boy Scout Troop 276 of Indianapolis for 28 years.John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Terry Goodrich; son, Matt (Marilyn) Goodrich; grandson, Evan Goodrich; brother, William (Linda) Goodrich; sisters, Anna Ruth Higgins, Ethel Marie Landers, and Laura Eileen Goodrich. Visitation will be Thursday, October 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9 at the funeral home with graveside services to follow at Spring Valley Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Chris Taylor says
Uncle John,
Thank you for all of the jokes, the teasing, and all the hard times. My life has been so blessed to have known you and to have had you in my life as my Uncle. Enjoy peace now and watch over us.
Chris
Steve Lang says
My families thoughts and prayers are with you Matt. I’m sorry for your loss.
brandy gordonsmith says
Terry, Matt, and family,
Peace, prayers, and blessings to you.
Brandy Gordon-Smith
Cheryl Smedler says
Terry and Matt,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have always liked John. I will pray for God to be with you both now and in the future days.
God Bless You
Lee Brack says
Matt,
I am sorry that I will not be able to come to the funeral but I will be thinking of you and your family. I wish you peace in the days ahead.
Lee
Karren Greene says
Dearest Terri and Family,
Please know that you are in the thoughts of many who care deeply about you and whose prayers are with you often during this time of sadness.
With much sympathy, Karren Greene (Linda’s sister)
J Stewart Goodwin says
It was my priviledge to work and serve with John for over 25 years on various community events. He truly had a heart of service and the will to accomplish the mission no matter how difficult. He taught me patience and understanding of situations that we could not control but yet strived to make a success. My condolences to the family.
J. Stewart Goodwin, Brig Gen. USAF
Melody Brauninger says
Matt, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mel
Carrol Goodrich Evans says
I will miss Uncle John and his dry sense of humor. He would always confuse Mom and Dad’s (Linda and Bill Goodrich) grandkids because he looked so like my dad. Many times our kids would call him ’Grandpa’, then look at him and Dad and you could see their little brains working to figure out why there were 2 grandpas. Even the great-grandkids were fooled. Uncle John always had a smile for them. Dad will miss his little brother dearly, even on the golf course. Good bye, Uncle John. We’ll take good care of Aunt Terry. I love you.
Becky Hardin says
Terry and Matt,
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of John. He was a great person and I will always remember him for getting me hooked on Macintosh Apple scented candles from Yankee Candle.
Becky and Roy Hardin
Libby Herman says
Terry, Matt and all of John’s family: my sympathy to everyone, wishing you peace and blessings.
John Debra Yearwood says
John. I sure miss our weekly morning talks about the goings on in the city. Our condolences to your family on their loss.
Paul Rogers says
My deepest sympathy for the loss of John. I remember him as a loving father and devoted husband.
Ken Long says
It was a pleasure working with John and prior to his retirement he did a lot to help make our events successful.
Our sincerest sympathies go to John’s family
Mary L Coleman says
To the family! It was a pleasure working with John over the years. He will alway’s be remembered for his gentle ways. My thoughts and Prayers are forever with you in your time of sorrow.
Raymond E Gilbert says
It was a pleasure working with John over the years with the City of Indianapolis. John can only be counted as a good man. The world would be a better place if more people like John were in it. May God Bless each of you in your loss.
Sharon Buehrer says
I did not know John Goodrich, but I do know he had a wonderful brother, Bill, who loved and cared for him.