Lawrence Goddard

Lawrence A. Goddard, 88, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at his home. Born May 8, 1921 to John and Carrie (Struthers) Goddard in Mikado, he was a lifelong resident of Alcona County. Lawrence served in the United States Army during World War II. He worked as an operating engineer and as a farmer. On April 2, 1984, he married Ina Ruth Wright in Texas, and they were residents of Harrisville. An avid outdoorsman, Lawrence loved to hunt. He was a loving father and grandfather, and enjoyed spending time with his family, and his dogs. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Ruth, one son and one daughter, stepchildren; Bud (Jackie) Kelly of Rose City, MI, Carol Henson, Nancy (Roger) Willson, Pat (Ralph) Garland, and Terry (Sam) Rizzotto, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren, two brothers; Elwood and John Goddard and one sister; Eunice Silverthorn. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. There will be a Memorial Service at Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln, on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Family will begin receiving visitors at noon. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Michigan, northeastern unit. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lawrence Goddard, please visit our flower store.