Nelson R. Goodwin

Nelson ?Bud? Goodwin, 79, of St. Joseph, went to meet his Lord & Savior, Saturday, February 15, 2003, at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God, 3084 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Pastor Dan Miller & Pastor James Biffert officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores. Friends may call from 5-9 P.M. Monday at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God or Hospice at Home. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Bud was born on August 19, 1923 in Benton Harbor to Arthur & Hazel (Randall) Goodwin. He graduated from Benton Harbor High School in the Class of 1941. Bud served his country during WWII in the Quartermaster Corp. 13th Air Force in the Pacific Islands. On May 14, 1949 he married the former Jeanne Odell in St. Joseph. Bud retired as Lieutenant, on June 30, 1982, after 35 years with the St. Joseph Police Department. While with the department, he was the commander of the Harbor Patrol for 9 years. After his retirement, Bud worked as a courier for Inter-City & Shoreline Bank from 1986-2000. Bud was an avid hunter, fisherman, sail boater, & camper. Mr. Goodwin is survived by his wife Jeanne; three children-Jack (Susan) Goodwin of St. Joseph; Sally (Russ) Stine of Bridgman; Bruce Goodwin of Stevensville; six grandchildren-Jon Goodwin, Sara (Rob) Mead, Kari (Odie) Williams, Lindsay Tomancik, Aubrey Tomancik, Michael Goodwin; five great-grandchildren-James Goodwin, Jon Lee Goodwin, Logan Mead, Madilyn Williams, and Laney Mead. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-Jack Goodwin, Randall Goodwin; and a half-brother-Art Akins. Bud loved and enjoyed his family. He was lovingly known a ?Boppa? to all of his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.