Robert Lynn "Goody" Goodwin

Robert Lynn "Goody" Goodwin, 93, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016, barely four months after losing his wife of 73 years, Esther Helen (McMahon) Goodwin. Bob and Esther were married on June 27, 1942. He was born, June 23, 1922, to James Elbert and Gladys Marie (Keeling) Goodwin.
Bob was a stellar high school athlete. After graduating, Bob joined the US Navy as a Seaman First Class and was soon promoted to Storeman - Petty Officer Third Class, serving in both the North Atlantic and Pacific Theaters in WWII. Upon return, he joined his father's business, later becoming a solo entrepreneur of Bob's Heating & Sheet Metal. He was a mentor to many young people. There was always a young assistant learning the skills of Bob's trade along with a strong work ethic and good customer service skills. Bob made sure that those who needed it received the services necessary to stay warm - or cool!
Bob's volunteer efforts focused on sports and horses. He coached Little League baseball, Demolay basketball, and worked with the Hamilton County 4-H Horse and Pony Club. He encouraged horsemanship and loved to ride himself. He never wanted to compete, leaving that to others; however, he loved to trail ride. Many a happy day was spent on Brown County horse trails. To celebrate his 80th birthday, he completed 15 American Quarter Horse Trail Rides for which he was awarded a trophy saddle.
Bob is survived by his three children; Pat (Steve) Heiny, of Richmond, Stephanie McDonald of Carmel, Bob Goodwin, Jr. of Noblesville; four grandchildren, Melissa McDonald of Carmel, Curtis Heiny of Columbia, SC, Koren Heiny of Richmond, and Ryan (Janelle) McDonald of Indianapolis; two great-grandchildren, Masson Heiny and Oakley McDonald; as well as several members of his extended family.
In addition to his wife, Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Vera Powell and Lois Blake; and son-in-law, Ray (Tub) McDonald.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 26 from 5:00-7:00 pm with a Masonic Memorial Service at 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, January 27. All will be held at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, Noblesville. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to the Indiana Grand Lodge Scholarship Board, PO Box 44125, Indianapolis, Indiana 46244-0125; or Third Phase, 15755 Allisonville Road, Noblesville, IN 46060.