Bruce K. Goodman

Visitation

A celebration of Bruce’s life will
follow his Memorial Service at
the Lake Shore Country Club
1255 Sheridan Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022

Thursday
3 PM – 5 PM

Memorials May Be Made To
Evans Scholars Foundation
1 Briar Road
Golf, Illinois 60029
847.724.4600
http://www.wgaesf.org

Bruce Kay Goodman, 91, died peacefully holding hands with his wife and surrounded by his family on December 12. Son of the late Irene and Benedict Kay Goodman, brother of the late Joan (Homer) Rosenberg and Nancy (Raymond) Feldman Lifelong resident of Highland Park, loving husband of Mary (nee Freiler) for almost 68 years. He is survived by his daughters, Margie (Vince) Conroy and Patty (Ken) Pell. His son Bruce Kay Goodman Jr. preceded him in death. He was adored by his 5 grandchildren Katie (Nick) Ozimek, Michael (Nicole) Conroy, David (fiance Kari) Pell, Jamie (Kevin) Crouch, and Jessie Pell, and his 6 great grandchildren, Molly and Tyler Ozimek, Quinn and Annabelle Conroy, Bennett and Harrison Crouch, and his beloved dog, Missy. Bruce also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. Bruce was in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (V12) at Mississippi College and Duke University, where he played football and graduated. He enjoyed playing baseball, football, bowling, swimming, and especially golf. He was a Director and President of the Western Golf Association, which offers Evans scholarships to deserving caddies. Bruce was also a Director of the Frisco Railroad, involved with Building Owners and Management Association (BOMA) for many years, in the Bonspiel Investment Club, past chairman and board member of the Highland Park Community Foundation and a founder of YEA! Highland Park. Bruce was a board member of the Chicago Crime Commission as well. In 1968 he started the Jack Quinlan Memorial Golf Tournament that he headed for 32 years. Through his involvement there he met many sports celebrities, including the late Jack Brickhouse. Jack was one of Bruce’s biggest fans and considered Bruce to be the star. Proceeds went to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. He and Mary were members of Lake Shore Country Club, where he enjoyed their many friends and rounds of golf. Bruce was a community activist in Evanston, IL, where he was in real estate office management for 30 years. He was a past president of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, participated in the Kiwanis Club, and was a supporter of the Northwestern University Athletic Department. Bruce enjoyed traveling the world with his wife Mary. He was a wonderful photographer and loved sharing his pictures/slides with the many different groups in which he was involved, and even at his grandchildren’s schools. Bruce was a supporter of Ravinia Festival. He was a diehard Cubs, Bears, NU and Duke fan. He also was an avid collector of 1929- 1931 Model A Fords. According to his friends, and known by his family, Bruce has been described as larger than life. He was everyone’s friend, liked and respected by all. He is also survived by his loyal and devoted caregivers, Roel, Lulu, Mattie, Rusty, Flor and Jasmin, along with his office assistant, Eva Barys. Bruce will be remembered forever, as his light will shine through all those who love him. Private family interment has been held. Memorial Service, Thursday, December 14 at 2 pm followed by a celebration of Bruce’s life 3-5 pm at Lake Shore Country Club, 1255 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Evans Scholars Foundation, 1 Briar Rd., Golf, IL, 60029. For information or condolences, (847) 255-3520 or www.shalommemorial.org.

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Service Information

Service : Thursday, December 14th at 2:00 pm
Service Location: -Lake Shore Country Club

Interment:
Private Family Interment