Ward D. Goodell

Ward D. Goodell, Sr. passed away on Tues. March 27, 2012, at the age of 83. Ward was born March 10, 1929, in Methow Valley, WA to Jack B. and Edith V. (Lilly) Goodell. During his childhood the family moved around quite often, finally settling in Ardenvoir, WA. In 1950, Ward joined the U.S. Army. While enlisted, he served a tour of duty in Korea. As a corporal, he drove his commanding officer around and was in charge of running and maintaining equipment. Once back stateside, he finished his enlistment as a 'MP' (military police) in southern CA. In 1953 he returned home to Ardenvoir. He went to work at the Mill there, and in June 1956, he married his love of his life, Olive 'Ollie' J. Strickland. In January 1959, their daughter Julie Anne was born. In a couple years, they moved to Wenatchee. And in June 1963, their son, Ward D., Jr. joined the family. They bought their home in East Wenatchee, where they have resided for the last 48 years. Ward worked for S&D Paving as a grader operator, where he was known as "The Blade Man!" He also worked a while for Mitchell Trucking & Paving, he did this, until his retirement. Through the years Ward enjoyed many activities including: hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, square dancing, bingo night in Entiat, playing his guitar and singing country music. He also loved puttering around in his garden and taking care of his giant Koi in his Koi pond and their cat 'Little Girl'. He loved his grandchildren very much and loved to baby-sit, play with them and watch them grow. He was a proud lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the American Legion. Preceding Ward in death were his parents, Jack B. and Edith V. Goodell; his two sisters, Hazel J. Segle and Laura M. Toal and his beloved in-laws; Godfrey L. & Alice E. Strickland. Ward is survived by his wife of 55 years, Olive 'Ollie' J. Goodell; his daughter, Julie A. Goodell-Schoffen; son-in-law, Derek H. Schoffen; grandson, Nicholas 'Nick' Lee Schoffen; his son, Ward D. Goodell, Jr.; daughter-in-law, CleAnn P. Goodell; granddaughter, Bailee Layne Goodell and his adopted family, Bob, Valerie and ' R.T.' Greiner. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, J. Clyde and Sandy Goodell of Heppner, OR. His two sister-in-laws Deanie (Al) Chandler of East Wenatchee and Rose (Lou) Morisette of Vancouver, WA and his two brother-in-law; Jim (Netta) Strickland of Blythe, CA and Carl (Jan) Strickland of Tieton, WA and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service for Ward will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, April 2, 2012 at Evergreen Memorial Park, East Wenatchee, WA. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA

Ward D. Goodell

March 10, 1929 - March 27, 2012