David Robert Goodoien

David Robert Goodoien, age 56, passed away suddenly at work on July 17, 2019. He was born Sept. 28, 1962 in Groton, CT to Jerald Robert and Beverly Harriet Schlink Goodoien. His father was in the military and corporate world so he lived in several places growing up and he joined the United States Navy where he served from 1982-1986. Following his service David attended Southern Poly Tech (now KSU) studying engineering. He was a Certified Irrigation Designer and Contractor. He owned and managed his own business, Good Improvements Inc. and loved designing and installing irrigation systems.
David married Mary Beth Lill and from that marriage came his 2 best friends and sons who he loved with all his heart. They are truly his pride and joy. He came to Utah in May of 2018 and was the Plumbing Department Manager at Home Depot in Park City at the time of his passing. David was a die-hard Minnesota Viking fan and also enjoyed skiing, golfing, boating and water skiing. He was fun to be around, very reliable and always very happy and greeted everyone with a big smile. He was affectionately called “Crazy Dave”.

David is survived by his boys; Jarrad and Jacob Goodoien, parents Jerald Robert (Ada) Goodoien, Beverly Harriet (Tom) Rutherford, his sister Diane (Malcolm) Stager and brothers Douglas Goodoien and Daniel (Valerie) Goodoien. David also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

David’s ashes will be interred in the Georgia Veterans Cemetery in Canton, GA with military honors on Monday, August 12, 2019, at 1:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will also be held in Park City at a later date. Friends and family may visit the online guestbook and share a memory of Dave at www.hebervalleyfuneral.com .