Former Sandy resident, Bill Goodwater passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 in Troutdale. He was 84.
A Memorial Service with military honors was held at Sandy Funeral Home on Saturday January 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
William Crockett Goodwater was born on January 4, 1930 in Bozeman, Montana. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and after his honorable discharge he married Donna Payne. They made their home in Sandy and raised their four children. Bill’s passion for cars led to a lifelong career as a mechanic after learning the trade at an early age by his father’s side. In 1992, he retired from Flemings in Portland.
Surviving is his wife, Donna; daughters, Terri Howze and Debbie Audas; sons, Don and Ron Goodwater; brother Alfred; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Bill lived a happy and full life and he will be greatly missed by all who loved him.