SOUTH WHITLEY – Terry L. Goodrich, 74, South Whitley, died at 2:08 p.m. Feb. 16, 2015, at his residence. He was born Feb. 10, 1941, in Granville, Ohio, to Robert and Dorothy Bonnett Goodrich. On June 24, 1961, he was united in marriage to Dixie K. Florey, who survives. They have always made their home in South Whitley. His formative years were spent in Granville. The family later moved to Columbia City, where he graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1959. He then earned his associates degree in accounting from International Business College, Fort Wayne. A career-long accountant, he began his work career at Johnson Brothers Sign Company in South Whitley for five years. He then worked for United Telephone for two years before being hired by the Indiana State Board of Accounts, where he worked as an auditor for 35 years. He was an avid golfer, and loved Ohio State University sports. With his roots as a Buckeye, he was a fan of the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians. His memberships included Eberhard Lutheran Church, and he was a 40-year member of the South Whitley Lions Club. Also surviving are three daughters: Scarlett Garrity, Las Vegas, Nev.; Betsy Goodrich, Fort Wayne; and Dawn Goodrich, Waynedale; two grandchildren, Kirstenn (and spouse David) Kimmel and Jordan Garrity; two great-grandchildren, David Jr. and Maxwell Kimmel; and a brother, Donald Goodrich, Delmont, Pa. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Kenneth Goodrich, and two sisters, Shirley Allen and Pauline Goodrich. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial is in the South Whitley Cemetery. Calling is from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Eberhard Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent via www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
