Leonard Edwin Goodall

Goodall was born on March 16, 1937, in Warrensburg, Mo., to Leonard B. and Pansy Eula Goodall. He earned a bachelor’s degree in social science from Central Missouri State College, his master’s degree in political science at the University of Missouri, and a doctorate in political science at the University of Illinois.

Goodall was President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Illinois, Chicago-Circle, and professor at Arizona State University and UNLV. Among his numerous honors, he was named Distinguished Nevadan in 2006.

Goodall was UNLV’s fourth president from 1979 to 1984, a time of expansion and growth. He was instrumental in the establishment of the UNLV Foundation and the Barrick Lecture Series. During his tenure, the Alta Ham Fine Arts building and the Frank & Estella Beam Hall with its Beam Fine Art Gallery were built, and Thomas & Mack Center was completed. He worked to create the school of engineering and computer science.

In addition to his work as an educator, he has written nine books and is co-publisher of a monthly financial newsletter, No-Load Portfolios. His final book, An Investor’s Memoir, was just published within the last month. He has spoken at many financial seminars over the years, and has been actively involved in the First Presbyterian Church and Rotary.

He leaves behind a wife of 53 years, Lois; three children, Karla, Karen and Greg; and nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Thomas, Tabitha, Michelle, Monica, Destiny, Katie, Kristy and Skylar.

Visitation will be held at Palm Mortuary (1600 S. Jones) on Thurs., July 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The memorial service will be at First Presbyterian Church (1515 West Charleston) at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 6.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the UNLV Foundation.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm South Jones Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.