In loving memory
CLARK GOODWIN
(1938-2013)
Mr. Clark Goodwin of the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta passed away on July 20, 2013 at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary at the age of 75 years.
Clark was born on March 8, 1938 in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia to John and Gertrude Goodwin. He was raised with a strong sense of fair play and to lead by example. When his family moved to the United States, he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force. His natural charismatic nature won the heart of a lady, Jane Stickley, and they married on July 4, 1962. They were further blessed with a daughter and two wonderful granddaughters.
Clark provided for his family and influenced youth in this and the surrounding communities as a talented schoolteacher and athletic coach. He enjoyed working with young children and inspiring them to achieve higher levels of performance and success in their lives. His passion for sports led him to become a referee for high school basketball and volleyball tournaments and it was while refereeing a basketball tournament at the Crowsnest Consolidated High School that he suffered a cardiac arrest and was clinically dead before being miraculously revived. This significant event altered his perspective and understanding of this world we live in and he learned to be more appreciative of life’s simple pleasures and tolerant of it’s challenges.
A husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend, he will be greatly missed. We can all honour his memory if we choose to live each day as a gift and be an inspiration to others.
Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life include his wife, Jane Goodwin of Frank, AB; his daughter, Roxanne Lea (Patrick) Andrews of Clive, AB; his granddaughters, Alexis Andrews of Lethbridge, AB and Heather Andrews of Clive, AB; his sister, Aliene O’Brian of Bradenton, FL; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and all the special friends he made throughout his lifetime.
A private family funeral service was held on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Grace Anglican United Church Hall.
The Service of Celebration honouring Clark’s life was held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Crowsnest Consolidated High School at 11:00 am with Rev. Janni Belgum officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Donations in memory of the late Clark Goodwin may be directed to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance, Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7.
Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.