Paul J Goodrich

Paul J. Goodrich, age 92 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Hastings, Michigan passed away on July 11, 2021.

Paul was born on July 13, 1928, the son of Paul R. and Shirley (Remington) Goodrich.  He was a 1946 graduate of Hastings High School.  Paul retired in 1984 after 35 years in the propane gas business.  He held multiple positions in sales and management over the years.  After his retirement he began a handyman business he ran for 10+ years.  On November 3, 1946, Paul married Arlene Beadle, and they were married for 48 years until her death.  He then married Aline Pavlek in 1996.

Paul loved to hunt, fish and camp.  He spent many vacations on Canadian fishing trips over the years.  He also loved to ice fish.  He was an avid woodworker and craftsman and the textbook do-it-yourselfer.  He also loved to travel.  He drove from Florida to Alaska and back twice.  Paul was an elder of Palma Sola First Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, and he led the property and grounds committee for nearly 2 decades.  He was also a member of the Masons.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife of 48 years, Arlene Goodrich, who passed away in 1995.  His brothers Robert Goodrich, Phillip Goodrich, Lewis Kaminga, Norman Kaminga, Kenneth Kaminga also preceded him in death.

Paul is survived by his wife Aline Pavlek-Goodrich, son Lee (Christine) Goodrich of Cadillac, Michigan, daughter Cathy (Gerald) Brown of Hillsdale, Michigan, daughter Cynthia Olson of Lakeview, Minnesota, and son Kim (Nancy) Goodrich of Bedford, Virginia, Step-Son Donald (Debbie)Pavlek of Meadville, PA, Step Daughters Diane (Marvin) Ordy of Butler, PA and Denise (Fudd) Polanec of Tatillion, NE,  grandchildren Meaghan Bryant, Ryan Brown, Keri Stewart, Tammy Freeman, Emily Stiver, Jaime Goodrich, Jared Goodrich, Ross Olson, Daniel Goodrich, Kaitlyn McFaden, and John Goodrich.  He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren, brother Donald (Elaine) Kaminga of Freeport, TX, brothers-in law Lynn (Jonell) Beadle of Houston, TX and Alan Kennedy of Hastings, MI, sister-in-law, Irene Goodrich of Traverse City, MI and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 4:00-6:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI.  Funeral Service will held on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Green Street United Methodist Church, 209 W Green St, Hastings, MI 49058.  Burial in Riverside Cemetery immediate following.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul's honor can be made to the Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 3 ^rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .