April 29, 1932 - January 15, 2022
With great sadness we announce the passing of
Dennis Goodman. Dennis was born in Winnipeg
MB, where he graduated from the University of
Manitoba.
Dennis is predeceased by his brother Bob and his
eldest son Roy. Dennis married the love of his life,
Nancy Louise Marlatt; having two sons, Roy and
John. But was soon admitted to hospital for what
turned out to be a two year stay to survive Tuberculosis.
Leaving the hospital, Dennis joined the Hudson’s
Bay Company. Dennis and family moved with the
promotions from Winnipeg t o Edmonton,
Vancouver, Vernon and Toronto.
Dennis resigned from Hudson’s Bay in Toronto and
moved his family back to North Vancouver where
he liked best.
Dennis opened a store in West Vancouver. Within a
short time the store turned into a chain of 8 in most
major malls in the city. All the time split with the
North Shore Winter Club, where he enjoyed curling
and tennis, mostly with the lifelong friends he had
made there.
Dennis enjoyed his retirement and played golf and
tennis well into his mid-80’s. Dennis lost his close
eldest son Roy. With a large chunk of money left by
Roy to help people suffering, and with Dennis’
guidance, Goodman House started with the
Canadian Mental Health and was staffed by
Coastal Health. Roy’s Place offered people
somewhere to go and some help when they
needed it most.
Dennis will be interred at Capilano View Cemetery
on Wednesday, January 26, at 2:00 pm.
We will miss him….
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