Obituary of Ralph Goodman

Ralph I. Goodman, August 21, 1929- April 4, 2013 Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. Ralph was a special man with a beautiful and gentle soul who was a blessing to everyone who knew him. Ralph was born in Denver and grew up on the west side. There he developed many friendships that lasted throughout his life. Everyone loved Ralph and cherished his positive outlook, his humor, and his mentsclichkeit. Ralph was devoted to his family and his life centered around many loving and supportive family members. He was committed to Judaism throughout his lifetime carrying on the legacy of his beloved parents, Murray and Anna Goodman. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Berta. They were an extraordinary couple and an inspiration to everyone. Also survived by children Murray Goodman and Debbie Goodman, grandchildren Saul and Ari Schwartz, and Anna, Aaron and Avi Goodman. Ralph cherished every minute of time with each of his grandchildren and leaves all of them with wonderful and enduring memories and a model for living. Ralph is also survived by his sister Bobbie Towbin, brother-in-law Ed Towbin and sister-in-law Phyllis Goodman. Ralph and Bobbie were blessed with a close and loving relationship throughout Ralph's life. Ralph cherished Bobbie, Ed, Phyllis and his late brother Neal Goodman and was particularly grateful for the love and care that Bobbie, Ed and Phyllis offered to Ralph and to Berta in times of need. Ralph also leaves behind many nieces and nephews: Michael Goodman and Emily Roet, Adam and Nissa Goodman, Susan Goodman and Mark Anderson, Daniel and Noah Anderson, Risa and Hal Aqua, Zoe and Annie Aqua, Michael and Mia Towbin, Rachel and Madeline Towbin, Samantha and Rob Baumgarten, and Noah, Emma and Morey Baumgarten. Ralph exemplified the reference in Pirke Avot to "the crown of a good name," which he carried with him with grace and dignity throughout his lifetime. He will be greatly missed and his memory will be cherished by the many people whose lives he touched.