Christopher Randall Goudeau

“Anything is possible.” That is what Christopher Randall Goudeau believed about life. He was a creative man, a perpetual inventor, who seemed to be able to find a solution for any difficulty confronting him. He had faith in his ability to find those solutions. Christopher thoroughly enjoyed understanding how things worked. He possessed an inquisitive, confident, and rational nature matched with a versatile and agile mind. Christopher was a person who believed that he could achieve whatever he set out to do.

      Christopher was born on August 8, 1994 at Womans Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His parents were Danielle Kelley & Gerald Kirk Goudeau a step father Roger Babin. Christopher was raised in Gonzales, Louisiana. He showed his ingenuity even as a child. When he was confronted with a problem, Christopher could develop an imaginative solution, and he derived satisfaction from knowing he had that ability.

      This same talent for finding solutions had a positive bearing on Christopher's family relationships. Christopher was raised with two siblings & one nephew. He had a older brother Russell and an older sister Michelle one nephew Bentley. When a difficult situation or dilemma arose within the family, Christopher was always there to help figure out a solution for making things work.

      As a young boy, Christopher could be found building and inventing new and different things. He was curious, resourceful and interested in anything original. Christopher took part in Middle School Football for Gonzales Middle School. In his spare time he liked skate boarding with friends. Christopher's memorable achievements included mastering trick skating and his half pike.

      Endowed with an appetite for knowing how his world worked, Christopher enjoyed school, especially when the learning experience involved dissecting and probing the unknown. Christopher was adept at scrutinizing different possibilities and designing innovative solutions. He graduated from East Ascension Senior High in 2013. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was Home Economics (cooking). The teacher he enjoyed learning from the most was the teacher who allowed him to rest his eyes in class. Talking his sister into doing any special projects assigned to get a better grade. Chris attended trade school while in the grade the 11th & 12th grade of high school.

      Because he was a quick thinker and adept at picking up on new things, Christopher performed well in college. He was always on a quest for knowledge and he relished the experience. Theories intrigued him, and he was good at solving complex problems. He always wanted to understand rather than judge. He earned his certification for electrical career. He was also a graduate of ABC Construction School. His favorite courses were electrical training. His favorite professor was unknown. Chris lived with his sister while attending his 11th & 12th grade in high school. He also attended ABC Contractor school in the evenings, Michelle never had to wake him or make him go. He got himself up and going everyday on his own. He still graduated both schools with honors.

      Christopher was socially resourceful, an expressive person who was willing to try new things. These qualities drew a lively circle of friends around him. Always interested in his friends’ activities and interests, Christopher was uncritical of his acquaintances. He was sought after by people who recognized that he was generous with his time and energy, and these same friends found Christopher to be very stimulating company. Christopher's humor and curiosity were contagious for those around him. While growing up, some of his best friends were Dillon Walton (1st Cousin), Dillon Moore, Chase Chevalier, Gage Calender, Britny Miller, Chance Fontenot, Dane Sheets, Hunter Keating, Blaze, Allen and many more. Later in life, he remained close friends with Dane (DayDay) Sheets, Dillon Walton & Moore, Britney Miller, Chance Fontenot. Later had many special friends a few to name Trisha, Sydney & Brette.

      Christopher never married. Christopher was seldom a critical person, but rather the one who was able to bring out the best in others. Christopher was an entertaining conversationalist who was quick to respond to his girl friends needs. June 2007 he meet his 1st true love Abbie Aubin, through middle school, high school and even after. They stayed together for 9 years and remained best of friend the remainder of the time allowed, In the last 9 months of Christopher's life his was in a relationship with Maddie Fleches.

      As a born inventor, Christopher was definitely in his element in his work place. He could easily create new and innovative systems, and incorporate those changes to bring a fresh approach to any work situation. Christopher was a focused worker with a strong drive for achievement. He could assess all of the options before him and, using his analytical skills, could comfortably find answers that no one else had even considered. His personal initiative inspired those around him. Christopher was always good at getting a project started and then, at the appropriate time, handing it on to a colleague. His primary occupation was Certified Electrician. He was employed by MMR, ISC & Excel. Christopher always made an effort to be a team player, doing what needed was necessary in order to get the job done.

      Christopher's passion for finding a better way to do things was often an end in itself for him. In fact, that interest by itself became something of a hobby for this perpetual problem solver. Since Christopher was always searching for new and unusual activities, he developed many interests and leisure pursuits. Some of the things he became an “expert” in might come as a surprise to those who knew him, but most friends and family understood that Christopher simply couldn’t be limited to just a few activities or ideas. His favorite pursuits were Ghost hunting at the Myrtles, Fishing and riding to no where.

      Christopher's calm demeanor and eternally positive outlook served him well in sports. In middle school, Christopher played football. Christopher was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were LSU football.

      Having the opportunity to visit and explore a new place always intrigued Christopher. Traveling and going away on vacations offered yet another opportunity for Christopher to expand his ever-growing inventory of knowledge. Favorite vacations included going to the beach or going to the houseboat.

      Christopher was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Christopher's favorites was 2 cats Max, Bella & 1 dog Payton. They were best friends for he had Max several years, Beautiful fixed male tabby cat, Bella one female cat that Dane was allergic to and had to give her to mom, but when he moved in the trailer she had her own way of sneaking in. Payton was adopted by Chris an Abbie an when they split up Abbie took custody of her. Raised with many house pets, these also included two goats also.

      Christopher passed away on the morning of June 12, 2018 in his home. He was transported to St Elizabet's Hospital where it was finalized. Christopher was murdered/shot by Kirpatrick Morrison, 24, and Lauren Donaldson, 22. He is survived by his mother-stepfather, father, sister, brother, nephew and grandparents. Services were held at Ourso Funeral home on June 20th 2018. Christopher was cremated and his remains are at his mom's residence.

      During his lifetime, nothing appeared impossible to Christopher. He met the words “it can’t be done” with the enthusiastic challenge of a “wanna bet” attitude. Christopher was able to recognize the possibilities a new idea held, even when those around him could not. For Christopher, the traditional way of doing things fell short of his expectations, especially if there were original and untested methods for handling a challenge. For Christopher Randall Goudeau, the fun of living his life could be found in the challenge.

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Christopher Randall Goudeau, a native and resident of Gonzales passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the age of 23. Chris was a 2013 EA graduate. Chris is survived by his parents, Danielle Kelley Babin and husband, Roger and Kirk Goudeau and Sue Lambert; siblings, Russell Goudeau and Michelle Goudeau; grandparents, Danny and Madeline Kelley, Bettie Goudeau, and Doloras Babin; nephew, Bentley James Goudeau. Chris is preceded in death by his grandfather, Leo Dale Goudeau; other family members, Doug Goudeau, Carl Goudeau, Randy Kelley, Robert “Boo” Babin, Jamie Goudeau; great grandparents, Frances Kavanaugh, Elmo Duke Kelley, Wilma Barrow, Fredlee Rayborn, Alvin Naquin, Betty Naquin. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 pm. Dillon Walton, Gage Callender, Chance Fontenot, Dane Sheets, Abbie Aubin, Dillon Moore, Britney Miller Cruz,and Maddie Flechas will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’s name to any children’s charity of your choice. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com . Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.