Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries..... Goff, David Lawrence December 26 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
David Lawrence Goff
Dec. 15, 1922 - Dec. 26, 2004

Services: Mon., Jan. 3, 11 a.m. 

David was born in Calhoun, Kentucky to William S. and Josephine C. Goff. He 
grew up on the family farm in the rural area of Louisville, Kentucky. At the 
age of 16, David worked for the railroad until the time that he entered the 
service. He proudly served his country in the Navy during World War II aboard 
the USS American Legion. After his tour of duty he met and married the love of 
his life, Jeane Ames. They then moved to California and David worked as a 
carpenter. He was in construction for 57 years and was one of the most skilled 
and respected finish carpenters in the industry. David was a master carpenter. 
He always went the extra mile and took the time to make certain every project 
was the best it could be. Even the small things he made for his daughters and 
grandchildren were amazingly detailed. David just had a natural talent for 
carpentry. At the age of 16, he built an exquisite four post bed for his 
parents.

David was one of the finest men that ever walked this earth. He was a loving 
husband, an adoring father, and cherished brother to his siblings. He loved 
his grandchildren and showered them with wonderful handmade gifts. David loved 
country music, was a talented guitar player and used to have his own country 
and western band. Little Daves Corkers played all the best honky-tonks around 
town. We can remember as children all the joyous jam sessions that went on in 
our home. He enjoyed people tremendously and was well loved. He was the best 
Daddy in the world.

David leaves behind two sisters, Mary Agnes Pointer and Thelma Taylor, both of 
Kentucky; his three daughters, Paula and husband, Ray Romines, who helped him 
go to Heaven, Mary Bryant, with whom he lived for the last year, his daughter, 
Debbie and husband, Michael Harvey, all of Bakersfield; eight grandchildren, 
David and Dominic Lopez, Joshua, Caleb, and Jaime Bryant, Michael Jr. and 
Marshall Harvey, and Sarah Harvey who was his special caregiver for the last 
year of his life.

Davids family again wishes to thank Optimal Hospice. His nurses, Sharon Hicks 
and Kyle Ray, a special thanks to his healthcare provider, Lori Smith, who was 
so tender and loving with him, and to our sweet Mary Gonzales for her devotion 
to David and his family.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2005 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at 
Mish Funeral Home on Minner Ave., in Oildale. Memorial service will be on 
Monday, January 3, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Military honors to follow at Greenlawn 
Cemetery on River Blvd. 


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