April 11, 1921 – August 21, 2021
A woman of faith, Dolores “Dee” Goodger passed to her Lord on August 21, 2021 at the age of 100 years young.
Dee was born in Detroit, MI on April 11, 1921 to Emil & Marian (Priehs) Humrich. After her retirement from the Savings & Loan industry, she moved to Palm Harbor, FL in 1987 with her beloved husband of 66 years, Arthur, where they truly enjoyed the retirement life. They continued to golf and bowl together and she served as the bowling league secretary/treasurer for nearly 25 years. And, she seldom declined the opportunity for a game of pinochle.
She did enjoy raising her family in Detroit, her many friends there, and their Northern Michigan cottage where many memories were made. She also cherished the many friends she had made in her 30+ years in Florida.
Art predeceased her in 2010. She was also predeceased by her sons, Gary & Doug, her sister, Betty Kunath, and her parents. She loved them all.
Dee’s greatest source of pride and joy was her family. She loved them deeply and they shared that same love for her. Surviving and honoring her legacy are her son, Don (Shirley) Goodger, grandchildren Scott (April) Goodger, Brian (Kris) Goodger, Kim (Jerry) Durham, Jef (Emily) Goodger, Kevin Goodger, and Michelle (Joe) Szparaga. The grandchildren blessed her with great-grandchildren Kendyl (Kaden) Gilreath, Logan Goodger, Nicholas Goodger, Delaney Goodger, Micah Durham, Austyn Durham, Samantha Durham, Jordyn Durham, and Katelynn Szparaga. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Palm Harbor United Methodist Church, 1551 Belcher Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683, on a date to be announced at a later time. Interment will be next to her husband at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, 38425 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp, MI 48038.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her honor to the Palm Harbor United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Dee was a supporter of and donor to various military veterans’ organizations as an expression of her respect for the service of her husband, Art (WWII), and son, Gary (Vietnam). As an alternative, please also consider donations to the military veterans’ organization of your choice.
With our sympathy and our love to Dee’s family with the prayer that we and her family will see her again in the sweet bye and bye. She was a sweet and gracious friend.
Sincerely, George & Nancy Gearhart
Aunt Dolores will always be held in my memory fondly. Growing up she was always there for all of us and we had a lot of fun times together! Family birthdays holidays and sometimes Sunday dinners or just to sit and chat.
When she turned 30, my Mom and Grandma made a big deal of it. I didn’t understand why but I turned 30 years later and understood (finally).
She is now with our God, our Savior, Uncle Art, Gary and Doug, along with my mom and my brother Bill. I’m sure it was a happy reunion. Til we meet again dear Aunt
I knew Dee from working at Coral Oaks, she was a dear woman who I loved. She always had a smile and had so many people there that loved her. One fond memory I have of her is how every week I would do her nails for her and we would chat and enjoy each others company. I am so sorry to learn of her passing but I know she lives on in the hearts of those she loved and who love her.