Wednesday, September 14, 2011
To the Gooden Clan: It was with much sadness to have learned of George's passing. I am so glad to have visited with George, Mary, and the Gooden families at granddaughter Kim's wedding in October 2010, and also at Kent and Karen's condo in Banff during Christmas 2009! Those are times I will always remember with fondness. I think I first got to know George and Mary when Jill, Bill, and I were on the speed swimming team at the old YMCA, back in the early 1960s. After I moved away from Brandon in the 1970s, I always made it a point to stop in at Gooden's Men's Wear to say 'hello' to George, whenever I came back to a visit. Of course, I would then go chat with Mary in her wonderful shop upstairs! I still have a pair of downhill boots that I bought in their Ski Shop! One time, I even won a free ski vacation in Montana when Gooden's had their big fall ski show in the Centennial Auditorium! Some things you just never forget. George's genuine warmth and friendliness are what I will remember most of all. May your many wonderful memories bring you comfort at this time. I hope it helps somewhat to know that so many others are keeping you close in thought. Kindest personal regards, Donna (Morley, Alberta)
