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1938 - 2005
Age: 66
GOENS, Robert “Roger”
174 Sherman Lane
McCormick, SC
Formerly of Kalamazoo
Passed away suddenly Friday, May 27, 2005 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, S.C. Roger was born October 11, 1938 in Paw Paw the son of the late Robert Lowell and Edith Louise (Mitchell) Goens where he lived until 1987. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was an active member of the McCormick First Baptist Church. He retired in 1995 from Upjohn/Pharmacia Co. in Portage, MI after 30 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Mary D. (Ligon) Goens of McCormick, SC; two daughters, Vivian Renee (Goens) Daniels of Niles, MI and Sheri Lyne (Rodney) Goens Wilson of Goodlettsville, TN; three grandchildren, Patricia Carlee Daniels of Niles, MI, Rodney Jay Wilson II (RJ) and Jaycelyne Wilson both of Goodlettsville, TN; seven sisters, Jacqueline E. (Bertrand) Evans, Geraldine L. Haines, Sally A. (Fred) Davis and Mary A. Gillam all of Cassopolis, MI, Joyce E. (Burton) Perkins of Flint, MI, Roberta Y. Jeffries of Mattawan, MI and Marilyn G. (Yvonne) Evans of Vandalia, MI; two brothers, Gordon L. (Ada) Goens of Paw Paw and Billy M. (Kathy) Goens of Standish, MI; two sisters-in-law, Anne (Marshall) Pearson and Malinda Ligon-Whitely both of Kalamazoo, MI; brother-in-law, Major Ligon of Kalamazoo; mother-in-law, Mrs. Alice Ligon of Kalamazoo, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Friday, 2 p.m. with Elder Daniel Cunningham officiating. Cremation will follow in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to McCormick County Senior Citizens Center, P.O. Box 684, McCormick, SC 29835 |
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There are currently 17 condolences.
Dana Saraino (Peters)
dsaraino@hotmail.com
Wednesday June 8, 2005 at
10:57 AM
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Sheri and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many a fond softball memories thanks to your family. :) ~~ Those that we hold dear will stay in our hearts forever.~~
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Diedre Loher
dloher@cox.net
Tuesday June 7, 2005 at
3:23 PM
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My heart and thoughts are with you all. I only had the pleasure of meeting Roger once in this lifetime (when we conected as part of a "Bradley descendant" get together after connecting with others through family research). What a blessing to have met him and to count him among one of my many Cousins. Much love to you all! Diedre
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Clarke Rieck
hhcrieck@aol.com
Monday June 6, 2005 at
8:06 PM
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Roger was a bowling buddy of mine, I always enjoyed being on the same team with him over the 20 some years we bowled together in the same league. Sorry he has left us. Roger was a type of guy that was fun to be with, if he missed a spare, it was no big deal to him, he just like being out having fun. He will be missed I'm sure by all his family.
I now live in South Carolina also, but have no idea where McCormick is.
My Condolences to your family.
Regards, Clarke Rieck
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Tammy Washburn (Dreier)
ktwash@bnin.net
Monday June 6, 2005 at
3:18 PM
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Renee,
Condolences to you and your family. I still keep in touch with the Paw Paw paper - as I live in Indiana now. My heart goes out to you, as I lost my Dad at an early age. You may not remember me - we graduated together and my Dad was our summer softball coach one year. I believe our Mothers worked at Lakeview together. Again - I pray your family takes strength in very fond memories of your family time togther.
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Dave Berner
dlberner21@verizon.net
Monday June 6, 2005 at
8:06 AM
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I am so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He was such a good man and someone I always was glad to see. He will be sorely missed. God bless you all and sustain you through this difficult time.
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ReLonda, Arthur& Averi WIlliams
lonnaboo04@hotmail.com
Saturday June 4, 2005 at
7:20 PM
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We send our condolences to the entire family. We will miss Uncle Roger greatly. Sorry we missed the funeral, I am currently on bed rest due to pregnancy. We love and miss everyone. Our prayers are with you through this time.
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Ann Bush Blakely
tlab@voyager.net
Saturday June 4, 2005 at
4:23 PM
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I went to high school with Roger and had seen him at reunions over the years. I never saw him without a smile and what a wonderful smile it was. He was a delightful person to know and I remember laughing over humorous things with him in high school. My sympathy to all the family. Ann Bush Blakely
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Jamie and Rose Mitchell
rosedonkey@yahoo.com
Saturday June 4, 2005 at
8:36 AM
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We have lost the keeper of family information. I will never forget working with Roger on the family tree. The fun and laughter will be with us always. Our love to you.
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Paul B. Palmer
PBP360@AOL.COM
Friday June 3, 2005 at
4:58 PM
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Dear Mary,
Sorry to hear about Roger. He was a real good friend and classmate. I will miss him. We had a good time running in school and a lot of good memories from school days.
Paul xxoo
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Larry Burns
wedgewood@att.net
Thursday June 2, 2005 at
5:53 PM
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Our class motto wasn't "The class of '57 is going to Heaven" for nothing. Roger, get the choir warmed up for the rest of us. God bless you and your family.
Larry Burns
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Ron and Sandi Neahusan
san8352@yahoo.com
Thursday June 2, 2005 at
2:17 PM
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Dearest Mary,
Ron and I were so sorry to hear of Roger's sudden passing, but are thrilled to know he's resting in Jesus' arms.
We had a wonderful time in North Carolina with him, and his work there and all the other places will never be in vain.
We love you.
Ron and Sandi
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Laurel (Willsea) Sherburn
Thursday June 2, 2005 at
6:41 AM
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Just want to send our deepest condolances to the family of yet another classmate.
I went to school with Roger, and in my years of work as a bus driver, have had contact with many of the Goens family. The Goens family have been a very positive part of Paw Paw for as long as I can remember. May God be with you all.--Laurel and Dale Sherburn
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Patti Hoger Burza
burza60@hotmail.com
Wednesday June 1, 2005 at
10:15 PM
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So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. I will always remember him as such a shy, quiet, happy person. We were so happy to see him at our last class (of '57) reunion. He is with the BEST now!
God Bless your whole family, especially at a time like this. Patti "Hoger" Burza
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Pamela J Baird
pjbaird@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday June 1, 2005 at
6:33 PM
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I am sorry for your loss. I did know Edith Mitchell, as my grandfather was Elmer Harris Mitchell. I saw her name in the obituary and new the family immediately. I now live in California with my brother Dennis, and sister, Nancy. As you know, both Nimrod and Rosalind are now gone. Kevin Mitchell, Jerry's son bought our farm in Eau Claire. Again, so sorry for your loss but feel free to contact me whenever you wish.
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Wednesday June 1, 2005 at
6:01 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judy Zapf (Novak) former classmate
Surprise, Arizona
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Robert Hindenach
pawtwice@verizon.net
Wednesday June 1, 2005 at
1:31 PM
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Will miss my classmate a great deal, always was a great person, soft spoken and kind, with a great sense of humor. I recall all the time he spent working on the softball fields for his daughters, and many other to enjoy. Butch
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Verla Hopkins friend of Renee Daniels
verlasold@aol.com
Wednesday June 1, 2005 at
7:27 AM
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Renee, my sincerest sympathy to you, Carlee, your Mother and all your family during your time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerest regards,
Verla Hopkins
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