GOODMAN, Lloyd Dale

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 05/10/2013 Lloyd Goodman On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, Eagar resident Lloyd Dale Goodman lost his 20-year battle with cancer. In spite of his illness, he lived an active and vigorous life and achieved some of his greatest accomplishments during his later years. At the time of Dale’s birth, his family resided in Vernon. However, the nearest midwife was located in St. Johns, where he was born June 4, 1933. He attended Vernon Elementary School and Round Valley High School. After his graduation in 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and served his country for eight years. While serving as a jet mechanic at Davis Monthan Air Force Base near Tucson, he met the love of his life, Norma Lee Haddock. They were married in the Mesa Temple April 15, 1955. They are the parents of seven children; sons: Steven Lloyd Goodman, Gregory Scott Goodman, both of Phoenix, Eric Dale Goodman of Eagar; daughters: Aleta Marie Goodman Breakwell of Provo, Utah, Mari Lee Goodman Baumgarten of Dudeldorf, Germany. Dale is survived by his wife Norma, children and his brothers: Kent E. Goodman of Henderson, Nev., Grant Goodman of Mesa, Garry R. Goodman of Apache Junction, Randy L. Goodman of Rexburg, Idaho; sisters: Gloria Goodman Andrus of Rexburg, Idaho, Rita Goodman Garner of Gilbert; 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sons Mark Loyal Goodman and Tracy Brent Goodman; parents Lloyd E. Goodman and Ruth Rothlisberger Goodman; and siblings Ronda Kaye Goodman and Tevis Everette Goodman. Dale’s delight was visiting his children, 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, who are scattered throughout the world. The most important things in Dale’s life were his family, the gospel of Jesus Christ and serving others. Dale has always been an active member in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His most recent calling was Stake Young Men’s Secretary. He loved working with the young men of the church. He was also involved in temple work and emergency preparedness. Dale was a gifted artist, sculptor and writer. Four of his paintings are currently displayed in the artist corridor of the Springerville Heritage Center, as well as in various homes and businesses in the area. Dale taught painting and sculpting at Northland Pioneer College for several years. Several of his students also have paintings displayed at the Heritage Center. His civic service included 40 years of fabulous floats for the annual Fourth of July parades. People came from all over to see them. He worked consistently toward the beatification and improvement of his community. He was also instrumental in reviving an earlier tradition of placing a Christmas star on Flat Top and received a commendation from the city for his efforts. Many local residents will remember Dale from his years of working as custodian and bus driver for the Round Valley schools. Numerous students from that time have maintained a friendly relationship with him. As a result of his lifelong commitment to serving his church, his family, his country and his community, his family honors him with all of the love and respect in our hearts, and feel he is truly “fit for the Kingdom.” A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Burnham Mortuary in Eagar. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Eagar Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eagar, with a visitation one hour prior. Burnham Mortuary of Eagar handled arrangements. Send an online condolence at www.burnhammortuary.com.