Sandy resident Robert Godier died of natural causes at his home on Tuesday October 5, 2010. He was 67.
A Memorial Mass was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday October 8, 2010 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Sandy.
Robert Edward Godier was born on November 7, 2010 in Pasadena, Texas to Frank Edward and Agnes Godier. The family moved to Arizona and Bob graduated from high school in Tucson.
Bob’s working career was spent as an electrician. He worked for ASARCO Copper Co. in Arizona, Reynolds Aluminum and the Port of Portland. He was well respected for his work ethic, dependability and ability to troubleshoot complex problems quickly.
Bob was well known for his love of outdoor sports, especially racing. If it moved, he purchased it and raced it. He had a need for speed at a young age where he began drag racing in the Arizona desert. Later he had a reputation for racing Ban-Chees. Recently he enjoyed racing snowmobiles, jet ski’s and, in a slower mode, driving rock crawler jeeps.
He is survived by his son, Col. Don Godier 20 FW Vice Wing Commander, Shaw AFB, South Carolina; daughter Teresa Godier of Vancouver, WA; brother James Godier, and two grandchildren.