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Funeral escort for US Army 1SG Larry Goodman
March 30, 2021 @ 9:15 am - 12:30 pm
TUBA CITY, AZ – The family of US Army 1SG Larry Goodman is requesting a funeral escort on Tuesday March 30, 2021.
STAGING: 9:15 am(DST) Valley Ridge Mortuary, Tuba City, Az
KSU: 9:45 am(DST)
FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00pm DST (11am MST) Flagstaff Tabernacle, 1201 W. Kaibab Ln, Flagstaff, Az
DESTINATION: Escort to final resting place immediately after service. Citizen Cemetery, 1300 S. San Francisco St, Flagstaff, Az
Funeral service will be conducted for immediate family only. Thereafter, visitors may pay their respect immediately following services will be conducted in accordance with CDC and Navajo Nation Covid-19 guidelines to protect friends and family. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.
US Army 1SG Larry Goodman was born in McNary, Az, the son of Clyde Goodman and Mary Jane Belone on September 14, 1952. He was the eldest of his 8 siblings, he grew up on the Navajo Nation in the Ts’ah Bii Kin (Inscription House) community. Being a young adult he was deployed overseas to Vietnam to serve his country. After 30 years of service, he retired, earning himself an honorable and meaningful career in the military.
He had one son and two daughters with Rose Goodman. Larry then returned home to Navajo Nation and he became an active community member and a leader. He was the Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter vice president for 8 years and then chapter president for and additional 4 years. He also served on the Shonto school board as president. He was a grandfather to 8 grandchildren, his family was his pride and joy, he always provided them with love and wisdom. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army 1SG Larry Goodman. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact: Victoria Goodman (sister)
Vgoodman1001@gmail.com