To the Family of Don Goddard:

Don was always a joy to see at the STR retiree's luncheons and he will be sorely missed by all.  May God bless.

Bob Flaige      


Donald and myself share a common ancestry through Grandfather Charles Rutherford
Goddard;Donald via a first marriage
and myself through a second marriage.

When my wife and myself visted Jacksonville during December 2015
we were struck by his stately presence And courtly manner.

We were blessed to have connected, if only for a few short years.

We feel HONORED to have known him;truly one of the greatest generation.

My husband and I took Lowrey organ lessons with Don. What a nice and amazing man he was. The way he got around at his age was our inspiration.He was also my e-mail buddy. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our condolences to his family.

I'm very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you hope and strength in this tough time. Isa. 40 : 29 

The most memorable lesson I learned from my Uncle Don was through the love and devotion to his wife Violet.  They were married for 65 plus years.  Their first 60 years were like a model love story, and when her health failed he became the best of caregivers until he could no longer do it alone.  He rented a residence close to her nursing facility so that he could be with her daily.  He would take her back to his apartment and play the organ for her, which he did so well.  And so he faithfully maintained the routine until the end of the long good bye of Alzheimer's.  His wisdom also taught that being 98 years young was good enough for being active, productive, and adaptable to the digital age, while enjoying it.  We have been blessed by his life examples.

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Donald Phipps Goddard

4 octubre, 1919 – 4 febrero, 2018

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