Donald “Dick” Lee Goe passed away in the arms of his loving wife of 65 years on April 24, 2014. He was the youngest born to the late John and Eva (Alger) Goe on July 7, 1925 in Hood River, Oregon.
Dick was raised on the family orchard with his four siblings and graduated from Odell High School in 1943. He joined the navy and served until the end of WWII. After the service he joined his brothers to run the family orchard until 1968. The brothers separated their properties and farmed independently until Dick retired in 1990. Many people benefited from his generous gifts of Tokyo Rose apples, peaches, cherries, and nectarines that he personally raised to his satisfaction.
He met the love of his life, Sadie, in the summer of 1948. They married December 5, 1948. Together they raised four children and were blessed with nine grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
He enjoyed cat fishing, hunting, and camping with his many friends and family. Summer weather brought on weekly horseshoe gatherings at the family home. Dick and Helen purchased a beach house in 1977. They spent many happy times with their retired beach buddies sharing life’s pleasures. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and The Hood River Elk’s Club. He was most content sharing his love and great wit, at home, with his family.
He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 65 years, Helen “Sadie” (Walkin) Goe; sister, Frances (Goe) Arnold; brother-in-law, Edward Allen; son’s Richard (Susan) Goe, Thomas Goe, Gary (Kathy) Goe and daughter Lynn (Rick) Sherrell; grandchildren, Audi (Ryan) Samsel, Trista (Ryan) Beam, Cassy (Heath) Stintzi, Dustin (Tara) Goe, Kimberly (Mike) Goe, Kary (Sara) Sherrell, Donnie (Jen) Goe, Ryan (Brittany) Goe, and Colby Goe; great-grandchildren, Andrew Samsel, Hunter Samsel, Tyrone Stintzi, Toby Stintzi, Trevon Beam, Rylyn Beam, Kainoa Alayon, Alexander Goe, Nash Samsel, Brodie Goe-Alayon, Adelynn Goe; his loyal shadow, his dog, Sara and two cats, Cindy and Baby.
He was preceded in death by; his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Merle and Wilda (Hill), brother, Joseph; sister, Bertha Allen; the family donkey, Smokey; his trained magpie, Simon and crow, Herman and his numerous black labs and stray cats.
Services to honor Dick’s life and mourn his passing are planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at Anderson's Tribute Center. Viewing is scheduled throughout the day of Friday, May 2nd at Anderson’s with a special evening gathering from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with refreshments & hors d’oeuvres and a chance to greet with family, watch Dick’s video tribute, share memories.
Memorials are encouraged to be made in memory of Dick to either; Pine Grove Fire Department, Hospice of the Gorge or Hearts of Gold Caregivers.
Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.