William E. Goodwin

August 22, 1934 - January 13, 2020

William E. Goodwin was born August 22, 1934 in Hay River, Wisconsin, and died surrounded by family at home on January 13, 2020 of Congestive Heart Failure. When he was young, Bill's family moved west, first to the Prescott area and later to St. Helens. He graduated from St. Helens High School, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. Bill went to work at the local paper mill where he retired after 41 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and hunting, gardening, and going to the casinos. He was a life long member of the St. Helens Elks Lodge #1999. On March 4, 1955 he married Donna Lungberg and she survives him at home. He is further survived by his two sons, Bill of Rainier and Richard (Madeline) of St. Helens; siblings Laura Flynn of St. Helens, Ralph Goodwin of John Day, and Allan Goodwin of St. Helens. He is also survived by six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 18th at 3:00 PM at Bethany Cemetery in Warren with Pastor Steve Berry officiating. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com