Richard D. Goodenough

Richard D. Goodenough of Tolleson, entered eternal paradise at age 76 on January 15, 2021 due to complications from Covid. Born in Oakland, CA, he was raised and lived most of his life in Arizona. Richard is survived by his best friend and wife of 53 years, Dolores; daughter Kathy (Trey); son Eric; grand-daughter Grace; brother Albert (Lorie) and many friends and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Richard Goodenough. As a teenager, he was a foreign exchange student in Scotland, while his mom was a foreign exchange teacher in England. His love for adventure never stopped him as he traveled with friends through many countries. Once back in the States, his college days were spent in Long Beach and then off to the University of Oklahoma, where he played basketball as a Sooner. Richard worked hard in the construction field as a plumbing contractor, pipe fitter and project manager for HACI Mechanical, before retiring. He was an entrepreneur and inspired many people to achieve their goals, by sharing his knowledge, showing integrity and being kind to others. Through the years, he loved classic cars and Harleys, camping and hanging out with a cerveza or two in Rocky Point with his wife and friends wearing his favorite hat. His sweet gentle soul and sense of humor will be deeply missed by his family and friends, which has put a void in our hearts that will take some time to heal. The memorial service will be Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11am, located at Crystal Rose Chapel, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ. The Celebration of Life service will be scheduled at a later date, due to the pandemic.