GODDARD, Wayne Eldon

Published by Mohave Daily News Online from Jul. 27 to Aug. 7, 2022 - Bullhead City, Arizona >> WAYNE ELDON GODDARD << After 75 turns around the sun and over 40 years in gaming, Bullhead City has lost one of its own. On Thursday, June 30, 2022, Wayne entered his rest and joined his waiting family there. He was born September 8, 1946. Wayne hired on at The Cal-Neva Lodge in Lake Tahoe in 1969 and moved on to raise his family in Carson Valley, working at the Nugget and the Ormsby House in Carson City for over 15 years. After a few years in Jackpot, he landed in Bullhead City over 30 years ago and worked for the Pioneer and the Riverside. Wayne was a nationally recognized swimming and water polo champion during his college years, and it was his passion to teach children (as young as six months old!) how to swim. He is survived by his two children, Wayne and Michelle; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He will be remembered for his charismatic charm, his generous humor, his resonant voice, and his lifelong faith in God. The end of one of the most unique generations is upon us. The family gathered at 6 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Bullhead City to observe a private celebration of Wayne's life.