GOODEY, VERNAL “PETE”

CLARKSTON, UTAH – Pete Goodey, 62, Clarkston, died March 8, 1985 in Logan Utah of a heart attack.

He was born February 12, 1923 in Clarkston to Richard “Archie” and Stella Kirstine Petersen Goodey. He grew up and attended schools in Clarkston. Later, he received technical training as a welder. Other than a short time in Brigham City and Malad, he had lived his entire life in Clarkston.

He served in the Army during World War II. He married Leona Marie Williams April 23, 1947 in Malad. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple, June 12, 1957. She died January 22, 1983. He married Leola Christensen February 3, 1984 in the Logan LDS Temple.

He had worked for many years as a welder and mechanic at the Amalgamated Sugar Factory in Garland, Utah. For the past several years, he had been employed with the Morton Thiokol Co.

He was a member of the LDS Church and had served as Elder’s Quorum president and secretary and also in the Sunday School Presidency. He was a home teacher and a High Priest. He ws an avid horseman and had been a member of the Clarkston Mounted Posse.

He is survived by his wife, Clarkston; one son, Alan Pete Goodey, Clarkston; four daughters, Ila marie Goodey, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Gary (Paula) Henrie, Provo, UT; Mrs. Edwin (Annette) Summers and Mrs. Zane (Kristine) Clark, both of Clarkston; two brothers, Alma Goodey and Todd Goodey, both of Clarkston; five sisters, Mrs. Lerwell (LaVonna) Butler, Trenton, UT; Mrs. Dan (Ina) Archibald, Clarkston; Mrs. William (Fae) Hughes, Long Beach, CA; Mrs. Mavis Johnson, Riverside, UT; Mrs. Gene (LaDawn) Bench, Pocatello; and 12 grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICES
In Loving Memory of Vernal (Pete) Goodey
Born – February 12, 1923 – Clarkston, Utah
Passed Away – March 8, 1985 – Logan, Utah
Clarkston LDS Ward Chapel – March 12, 1985 – 12:00 Noon
Bishop Denzel R. Clark, officiating
Family Prayer – Gary R. Henrie
Prelude and Postlude – Berniece Griffin
Invocation – Zane Clark
Life Sketch – Jere Orvin
Song – “Thy Will Be Done” – Clarkston Ward Choir, Directed by Helen Goodsell, acc. by Jaydene Godfrey, solo by Nancy jardine
Speaker – Veldon (Todd) Goodey
Song – “You’ll Never Walk Alone” – Lorna Goodey Steadman, acc. by Louise Snow
Speaker – Bishop LeRoy Goodey
Western Medley – Debbie O’Dell
Remarks – Bishop Denzel R. Clark
Song – “God Be With You” – Clarkskton Ward Choir, directed by Sherrie Godfrey, acc. by Berniece Griffin
Benediction – Edwin Summers

Concluding rites
Clarkston Cemetery
Dedication of Grave – Alma Goodey

CASKET BEARERS
Dan Archibald
Lonnie Archibald
Richard Anderson
Clair Bench
Bart Butler
Tim Goodey
Jay Johnson

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Wynn John
Bill Hill
Hugh Johnson
Bob Edwards
Gerald Williams
Jack Williams
Gene Bench
Lerwell Butler

Compassionate Service and care of flowers – Clarkston Ward Relief Society, Francis Ravsten, President.