Ronald Edmund Goodrich Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronnie Edmund Goodrich, 70, of Alva, Oklahoma left this life March 21, 2015. Ronnie was born May 13, 1944, in Oklahoma City to Hollis and Betty Goodrich and grew up in Alva from the age of 2 with his siblings Chet and Barbara. Ronnie graduated as a Goldbug from Alva High School in 1962. After high school, Ronnie attended auctioneer school and began working as a plumber at Goodrich Plumbing & Heating Co., which was established by his father in 1946. Ronnie and three of his closest buddies enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard where he served for 23 years. He was also a volunteer Firefighter for 20 years. Ronnie was married to Gloria Janney for 10 years; they had two sons, Craig and Brandon Goodrich. Ronnie later married Rita Travis on April 16, 1983. Ronnie and Rita had been married for 31 years when Ronnie passed away. During those years, Ronnie’s third son Garrett Goodrich was born. He was passionate about tending to his farm west of Alva where he enjoyed his hobbies of fishing and hunting. For more than 20 years Ronnie hosted the CG&S Bass Tournament. He also enjoyed gardening tomatoes at his home in Alva. Ronnie could often be found spending time with his close friends enjoying a cold one. Preceding him in death were his father and mother; his brother-in-law Bill Lamkin and many of his dearest friends. Survivors include his wife, Rita Goodrich of Alva; three sons and two daughter-in-laws, Craig and Denise Goodrich of Houston, Brandon and Amber Goodrich of Enid, and Garrett Goodrich of Alva; seven grandchildren, Jameson and Randi Pinson of Dallas, Michael Shelton of Fairview, Carli Goodrich of Stillwater, Tom and Katy Bryant of Enid and Baylee Goodrich of Enid; two great-grandchildren Justin Lee and Weston Joe Bryant of Enid. Funeral Services Alva Presbyterian Church March 25,2015 2:00 P.M. PDF Printable Version

Ronald Edmund Goodrich

May 13, 1944 - March 21, 2015