Daniel Foster Goodman

To DANIEL FOSTER GOODMAN, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For DANIEL, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. DANIEL really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.      DANIEL was born on July 1, 1981 at Novato Community Hospital in Novato, California. His parents were Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Karen Goodman. DANIEL was raised in Marin County of California. Even as a child, DANIEL had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.      Always a good playmate, DANIEL was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was, even during family squabbles. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, DANIEL managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. DANIEL was raised with Five siblings. He had an older brother David and Four younger siblings in Israel.      All of Daniel's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, DANIEL experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. He took part in Baseball. In his spare time he liked to draw and watch movies.      Ask anyone who knew him from school and they would tell you that DANIEL was a class “cut-up.” He didn’t do it to be unkind or to garner all the attention. Rather, DANIEL simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for DANIEL, he really did enjoy his school experience. Since experience was Daniel's best teacher. He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers.      DANIEL enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, DANIEL liked creating and making things. His favorite pursuits were movies, computers, and art. DANIEL was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.      Living life in the fast lane suited DANIEL just fine. It is no surprise that he loved to travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. He was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included a trip to the Caribbean.      DANIEL was a lover of animals and cherished his pets, enjoying them almost as much as he enjoyed being around other people. One of Daniel's favorites was A beautiful dog named Brandy.      DANIEL passed away on December 11, 2009 , Danny made his transition in his Home. He fought a along hard battle with a Heart disease. He is survived by his brother David, Grandfather George, relatives and friends. Services were entrusted by Keaton's mortuary in San Rafael, California. DANIEL was laid to rest at sea off the coast of Marin County in California.      DANIEL brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. DANIEL FOSTER GOODMAN lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile.