Obituary of Darell Goodrich
Darell Allan Goodrich
September 3, 1930 – August 13, 2024
Darell, a resilient soul who tended to both land and family with unwavering dedication, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 in the Hardisty Health Centre on August 13, 2024. Born on September 3, 1930, he spent his days under the vast prairie skies, nurturing crops and raising cattle—the heartbeat of the land.
Born in Hardisty, AB, Darell was the youngest son of Gertrude McShane and Harvey Goodrich. His upbringing was steeped in the traditions of hard work, resilience and community. He lived in the Strong area, outside of Hardisty, with his family and attended Strong School until Grade 9. In 1946, Darell moved with his mother into Hardisty and helped her with her trucking company. In 1950, he started pipelining from the west to the east, something he did until 1978. From 1971 to 1991, him and his son Ed farmed land that he purchased south of Hardisty from Leo McShane. In 1980 he started raising purebred Angus cattle, which kept him busy until 2017. Later, Darell enjoyed having a few head of cattle and feeding the cats, dogs, birds and squirrels.
In 1950, Darell married Winnie Hearn from Irma, a love as enduring as the prairie winds. Together, they raised their son Ed, born in 1950 and their second son Raymond (deceased as a young child), born in 1952.
Darell enjoyed fishing, building birdhouses, camping and spending time with family and friends. He was proud of his community and donated money and assisted in making it better. The Hardisty Cemetery was dear to his heart. Much time and effort were spent improving and beautifying it.
Darell is survived by his son, Ed (Lori) Goodrich, Grandson Darcy (Andrea) Goodrich, Granddaughter Jodi (Stan) Sware, 8 Great-Grandchildren, 2 Great, Great-Grandchildren, his great nephew Lorne (Susan) Korth, his great niece Trudy (Joe) Kueber, his special long-time friend Kathy, his loved fur-baby Bear, and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Darell was predeceased by his Father Harvey Goodrich, Mother and Step-Father Gertrude (Leo) McShane, his wife Winnie, his son Raymond, his sisters Ethel (Eldon) Bone and Irene (John) McCracken, his brothers Merton (Gladys) Goodrich and Everett (Mary) Goodrich.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Hardisty Health Centre for the care and kindness that Darell received during his Long-Term Care stay.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Fee & Sons Funeral Home in Killam on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Celebrant Sherrie Hughes Officiating.
Burial will follow at the Hardisty Cemetery.
There will be no Fellowship following burial.
Memorial donations can be made in Darell’s name to Scars/Humane Society, the Hardisty Health Centre or Cemetery or Donor’s choice.
