David Eugene Goodrich 1930- 2016

BARNHARDT, CASTLE, GOODRICH

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 5/11/2016 at 22:00:19

Sioux City Journal
8 May 2016

SIOUX CITY | David Eugene Goodrich, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, in Johnston, Iowa.

Entombment will be 1 p.m. Monday in the new mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa. Arrangements are under the direction of Carris Funeral Home in Perry, Iowa.

David was born in Sac City, Iowa, on March 8, 1930. During World War II, his parents, David H. and Opal (Barnhardt) Goodrich, moved to Sioux City, where his father was in the Civil Service at the air base. There David attended school and upon his graduation from Central High School, during the Korean conflict, he served in the Armed Services as a member of the paratroops. After his completion of military service, he attended Morningside College in Sioux City and graduated with a B.A. degree in business administration.

On Dec. 29, 1956, he was united in marriage to Rita Jane Castle in Sioux City at the Cathedral of Epiphany Catholic Church. David then began his business career with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. While under their employment he held several sales positions, culminating his 18 years employment with Goodyear as a territory manager in Carroll, Iowa.

In December 1969, he extended his business career as co-owner with his wife, Rita, of McAtee Tire and Service Inc. in Perry, Iowa. Later the name was changed to Perry Tire and Service. During his first year of business in Perry, David collaborated with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in helping them produce a training film for employees. This film was used as a training tool in all Goodyear District Conferences in the United States. The film used the expertise of David, his story operation and area farmers to emphasize the Midwest farmers specialized tire problems, needs and service.

In 1972, David was elected by his peers to represent the Independent Tire Dealers of the Midwest Region at a conference held by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Dallas, Texas. In 1975, David helped to organize and establish the Independent Iowa Tire Dealers Association. He served as a charter member of the board of directors for a period of two years. In 1978, he was elected president of the Iowa Tire Dealers Association at their annual convention, which was held in Des Moines in January.

David was a member of the St. Patrick's Church and a past member of the Elk's and the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Rita of Des Moines; sons, Mark (Deb) Goodrich of Grand Junction, Iowa, Stephen Goodrich of Des Moines, and Bryan Goodrich of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Rebecca of Des Moines; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Ronald of Dakota Dunes, S.D.

Memorials may be made to Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, 9480 North De Mazenod Drive, Belleville IL 62223-1160 or may be left at Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry.