Good-bye, Great-Grandpa Goodier

Jill, Grandpa and Jane

On Monday night the world had to say good-bye to a noble soul.

My grandfather, Harold Edwin Goodier, passed away at the age of 92.

He is survived by 2 sons, 5 grand-children, 14 1/2 great-grandchildren and his sweetheart, Inez.

Grandpa holding baby Morgan in June 2007.
I always loved giving my grandfather hugs because it made me feel like a little girl again.

Jill's second daughter, Alice, giving her great-grandfather a handshake.

Grandpa holding Pepper for the first time.

There was an instant connection.

This will always be my all time favorite picture of my grandfather and I am forever grateful I was able to capture this magical moment.

Me, Morgan, Grandpa, Pepper and Papa during the summer of 2009.

Pepper loves her grandpas, all of them.

Kevin, Alice, Jill, Jane, Grandpa and my dad, Papa

No, we are not a short family.

Last summer we all had a little get together at the clubhouse near my grandfather's home. Here is Inez and my dad watching Pepper while Grandpa chats with my sister, Kim.

Kim and Grandpa.

He was always such a snappy dresser. I guess that's where my dad gets it from too.

Once again, a magical moment between Pepper and her Great-Grandpa. Morgan had a hard time sitting still long enough to take a picture with him but Pepper always seemed intrigued by Grandpa. She stayed pretty close to him most of the afternoon.

I am sad that I will not be able to see him again but am happy that he had a long, full, happy life and passed away quickly. My grandfather spent his golden years dancing, playing bridge and other games he loved and generally enjoying life. He set a great example of hard-work and integrity for his 3 sons and their posterity. I am proud to be his grand-daughter and am so glad my children had a chance to meet him. I wish I had the words to express what is in my heart but right now I will just say, Great-Grandpa Goodier was loved, truly loved and we will miss him!