Huckvale Goodrich

Huckvale Goodrich known to most as “Huck,” was born to Karl and Marguerite Goodrich on Sept. 15, 1936, in Vernal, Utah. In 1944 Karl, Peggy, brother Ivor and Huck moved from Vernal, Utah to Moses Lake, where they joined the budding community of some 350 residents. It was in these early years that Huck discovered his true passion for building and creating. Watching his grandfather build a home, building his own forts, huts and model airplanes fueled his desire to create further. In 1954, Huck graduated from Moses Lake High School and left home to study architecture at BYU.

On Dec. 29, 1956, he left his second year of studies to marry his high school sweetheart, Lorrie Ludvigson. Residing in Moses Lake once again, Huck began his career with Boeing and he and Lorrie began their family with the addition of son Brian in 1957. During his 13 years with Boeing, Huck moved often, stationed in such places as Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Maria, Calif., Rapid City, S.D., and Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Accomplishments ranged from working on the Minute Man Missile installations in the 1960s to being one of the three recognized for rolling out and commissioning Boeing’s first 747. As he traveled the countryside supervising various projects, Huck and Lorries’ family grew with the additions of son Keith and daughter Stacey.

After 13 years, Huck and his family moved back to Moses Lake so he could fulfill his longtime desire to build his own house. He, along with his father Karl and brother Ivor, joined to develop the Goodrich farm into what is currently known as Pelican Point. Huck crafted and constructed the existing water systems and some 30 homes that occupy the neighborhood today.

On Jan.18, 1976, Huck began his lifetime commitment to sobriety and AA membership. Throughout his remaining years he regularly attended meetings and helped any and all who sought out help from substance abuse.

On Oct. 8, 1988, Huck married Jill Armstrong and added sons Mike, Bob and Kelly to the family. He and Jill spent countless hours and days traveling to family events in Canada, California, Maryland and the Washington Coast. Many adventures resulted in the acquisition of exotic building materials and collector cars.

Huck is a highly esteemed member of Moses Lake, spending 52 years of his life as a resident. With his wise and gracious attitude toward all, he is an inspirational leader for many, including those attending AA, members of the Presbyterian Church and countless other family members and friends.

Huck passed to his heavenly home on Friday Aug. 1, 2008, at Sacred Heart Hospital due to pulmonary fibrosis, which was diagnosed in April of this year. He was preceded in death by his father Karl, his mother Marguerite and brother Ivor. He is survived by his wife Jill, sons Brian, Keith, Mike, Bob and Kelly and daughter Stacey and 20 grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Moses Lake First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Paul Wagner officiating. The family will greet friends at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com.