Corthale R "Corky" Goddard, 51, of Kalkaska, died at home early Tuesday morning, Jul 25, 2000, of cancer.
He was born May 3, 1949, in Wolverine, the son of Richard E and Martha A (McCall) Goddard. He was a graduate of Gaylord High School.
Corky moved from Rapid City to Kalkaska approximately 16 years ago and had been employed by Key Energy Inc as a rig operator in the oil fields for over 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of St Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire.
He was honorably discharged as a sergeant from the US Army after having served six years during the Vietnam era.
On Aug 20, 1999, in Bellaire, he married Beverly M (Gregurash) Hughson, who survives. Also surviving are sons Nathaniel (Shannon Osborne) Goddard of Mancelona, and Leon Goddard of Kalkaska; stepsons Richard Aldrich of Rapid City, Michael (Narda) Hughson of Interlochen, Scott Hughson of Littleton, CO, Guy (Cindy) Hughson of Fairplay, CO and Dennis (Miranda) Hughson of Rockville, IN; stepdaughters Newlyn Easter of Snyder, TX and Vicki (David) Shumaker of South Haven; sister, Edith Zeck of Lansing; brothers Fred (Hilda) of Indian River, Richard (Loretta) of Wolverine, Corwyn (Liz) of Lansing, Clifford (Fran) of Taylor, Floyd (Rose) of Grayling, and Jerry (Mary Ann) of Gaylord; 15 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was Jul 26 at St. Luke Catholic Church where a Wake Service was held that evening under the guidance of Sr. Celine Goessl. A funeral Mass was celebrated at the Church Jul 27 with Fr. Arockissamy Arulandu as celebrant. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire.
Memorials in Corky's name may be directed to St. Luke Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 799 Bellaire, MI 49615 or to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
Arrangements were handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
