Jim Goodman
Obituary
Obituary of James Phillip Goodman
James Phillip Goodman died at home on February 2, 2023, of natural
causes. Jim was born in Tucson on March 10, 1956. He graduated from
Catalina High School in 1974. He learned carpentry skills from his
father. These skills, along with three years studying architecture at
the University of Arizona, formed the basis for his lifelong career in
construction. He would be the first to notice if a measurement was
slightly off. Our Jim was a perfectionist who worked for friends and
family throughout Arizona. Jim enjoyed his time working in the Catalina
Mountains. He was an avid sports fan, especially following the St. Louis
Cardinals, the Green Bay Packers, the hometown Tucson Toros, and the
University of Arizona sports teams. He enjoyed fishing in the White
Mountains and had a superb green thumb-with some of his plants now dated
at more than thirty years old. He had a number of pets, with a special
fondness for Great Pyrenees dogs and cats. His current Great Pyrenees,
Miyah, and his cat, Dude, were inseparable from him. Jim was a lifelong
resident of Tucson and a Third-Generation Tucsonan. His mother's family
arrived in the city in 1870.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Amalia Terrazas Goodman, and
James Olton Goodman. Jim is survived by his loving companion, Elizabeth
(Liz) Hightower, sisters Beth McCauslin (husband Mark) and Jan Quinlan
(husband Kevin), and brother Gerald Goodman (wife Susan). Additionally,
he is survived by six nephews and nieces, a large extended family, and
many friends. Jim will be missed by many.
A Blessing of the Ashes will be held on March 10, 2023, 11:00 am, at
Adair Funeral Home, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716. A Celebration
of Life will be held on the same date from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at Danny's
Baboquivari Restaurant and Lounge at 2910 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ
85716. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jim to the
Humane Society of Southern Arizona or to the UA Foundation benefitting
Arizona Athletics.
Blessing
11:00 am
Friday, March 10, 2023
Adair Funeral Home Dodge Chapel
1050 N Dodge Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona, United States
520-326-4343
Celebration of Life
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday, March 10, 2023
Danny's Baboquivari Restaurant and Lounge
2910 E Ft Lowell Rd
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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