Doyle Goldy

Doyle F. Goldy was born on July 21st, 1927, to Anna Maude and Stanley Goldy. Dr. Patrick assisted in his birth. In order to honor the doctor, Doyle’s mom and dad decided to give the baby the nickname Pat. Therefore, he had two names throughout his life. Family always called him Pat. Doyle’s early years were spent helping his family on their ranch in Palisades, WA. He grew up with an older sister and a younger sister. They raised sheep so it was a busy time with raising the lambs and shearing the sheep. They had chickens and grew vegetables in their garden. About 1946, Doyle was able to learn how to fly an airplane and was able to purchase his airplane. It was a dream come true! In 1947, an Apple Blossom princess was chosen to represent Rock Island in the Apple Blossom festival in Wenatchee. The princess chosen was a beautiful girl named Beverly Davidson. She needed an escort for the activities associated with the festival, so she approached Doyle to ask if he would be willing to be her escort. He could not believe his good fortune! They began dating, and he sold his airplane so he would have enough money to propose. She said, “Yes!” They were married and stayed on the ranch where 3 of their four boys were born. While on the ranch, he felt called to go into ministry. As they were going to Nashville, they decided that he should go by his given name, “Doyle”. They sold the ranch and moved across the country to Nashville, Tennessee. They stayed in Nashville for two school years and then moved across the country again to Portland, Oregon, where Doyle attended Multnomah Bible College. From Oregon, the family returned to Rock Island, Washington in order to pastor the Rock Island Church. During their time in Rock Island, their fourth son was born. In addition to pastoring the church, Doyle became a field man for Highland Growers and then for Skookum. He also had a small orchard of his own that he enjoyed. The church at Stemilt Hill needed a pastor, so Doyle filled that role for awhile. He enjoyed the Stemilt Hill community. At some point, Doyle began ministering at the jail in Wenatchee. He spent many years doing his jail ministry and enjoyed telling people that he could not attend an event because he “had to go to jail”. Doyle spent his life caring for his family, friends, and whoever crossed his path. He was an inspiration for many with his knowledge and ministries. He loved to learn and study. He enjoyed studying the Bible in some of the original texts. Doyle was very proud of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He enjoyed sharing how his family has grown from just himself and Beverly, who passed away in 2016. He loved his wife dearly and in recent years, wanted to be with her again. Arrangements assisted by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Doyle Goldy

July 21, 1927 - July 17, 2025