Alfred Leo Goudge's Obituary
Alfred Leo Goudge U.S. Navy Retired Passed away on Friday evening, September 11, 2009 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, Washington. "Al" was born in Coleraine, Minnesota on April 14, 1922 to Russell and Louise Goudge. He was raised in Bemidji and Blackduck, Minnesota. He joined the United States Navy in 1940. He was initially captured in Manila and escaped, and then was captured again at Corregidor Island, Philippines on May 6, 1942, and survived the infamous Hell Ships to Japan. He was a P.O.W. for 3 1/2 years. Al continued in the U.S. Navy for 29 years, having also served during the Korean Conflict. After retiring, Al lived in both California and Washington state, the last twenty-five years in Olympia, Roy, and Tacoma, Washington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Frances and Ila, brothers David, William, and Ralph, sister Beatrice, and son David. Al is survived by his wife, Lucille Davey, of Tacoma, sister Marie Brunner of San Diego, CA, children Nancy and Jim Goudge of Clearbrook, MN, stepchildren Renee Davey of Simi Valley, CA, Gary Davey of Tacoma, Sharon Davey of Vancouver, WA and Melody Clark of Milton, WA. He was "grandpa" to several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Al was a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War-Tacoma and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Viewing will be held from 1:00-9:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Mountain View Funeral Home. Interment will be at 2:15 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252. Please sign online guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com .
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