John C. Goolrick

1935–2005 (age 70)

Biography

John C. Goolrick was a steady presence whose thoughtful counsel and generosity anchored many conversations among friends and neighbors near Oak Hill Cemetery.

The compassion he extended in ordinary moments endures in the stories shared by those who felt strengthened by his sincere interest in their lives.

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