Thomas Kelly Goodwin

April 04, 1945 - February 06, 2021

Thomas Kelly Goodwin Obituary Thomas K. Goodwin was called home to heaven on Saturday, February 6, 2021. The youngest of four children, Tom was born in Missoula, Montana on April 4, 1945, to John and Mary Goodwin. He graduated from High School in Moscow, Idaho in 1963. In September of 1965, he married his first wife, Elaine Grieser and they had three wonderful children: Karen, Sherri, and Brian. Tom was an entrepreneur from a young age and demonstrated it by owning and operating his first Chevron service station in St. John, WA. He also successfully worked as an independent contractor, handyman and was the consummate salesman. Many have said that Tom was one of the hardest working men they have ever known. He simply did whatever it took to provide for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, two sisters, and Elaine. Tom met Kathy McCreary in December of 1978 and they were married on August 25, 1979. They started their lives together in Rosalia, Washington where Tom owned and operated two service stations and together, they raised Karen, Sherri, and Brian. They later made their home in Spokane, WA. Tom was known for being hard-working, an honest and trustworthy friend, a dedicated father, and a loving husband. His family was his world and he demonstrated, by example, the values he instilled in his children. He had a passion for camping, fishing, cars, boating, and loved telling stories. Everyone who knew him would say he loved telling jokes. In short, he loved to make people smile and was the life of the party. Tom is survived by his wife Kathy Goodwin, children Karen Vaughn (Mike) of Wilsonville, Oregon, Sherri Charneski (Lance) of Spokane, Washington, Brian Goodwin (Stacia) of Spokane, Washington, seven grandchildren: Ryyan Kernkamp (Lauren), Austin Vaughn, Courtney Oosting (Zack), Nathan Vaughn, Nicholas Vaughn, Delaney Goodwin, Dylan Goodwin, and three great-grandchildren: Parker Kernkamp, Chloe Oosting, and Mackenzie Kernkamp. Tom will forever be in our hearts. He often said, ?You?re gonna miss me when I?m gone?. What an understatement! We do miss you and we will forever! To the world he was a husband and a father, to us he was our world. May you rest in peace.