Jimmie Dale Goddard
Jimmie Dale Goddard was born Feb. 21, 1938, in Imperial Nebraska, to Cyril and Gwenn Goddard. Jimmie attended Imperial Grade School and Chase County High School in Imperial.
Soon after high school graduation, Jimmie joined the Air Force on Aug. 27, 1956, acquiring training for and serving as a Munitions Specialist, until his honorable discharge on Aug. 26, 1960. His training and service included assignments in: Cannon AFB – New Mexico, Travis AFB – California, Lowry AFB – Colorado, Turner AFB – Georgia, Hahn Air Base near Kirchberg, Germany and finally, Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.
Upon discharge, Jimmie and Judy (Acre) Goddard were married and settled in Denver, Colorado, to begin their family. Jimmie’s vocations included serving as a draftsman for Behrent Engineering, then later store operations, management and eventual ownership of Acre Brothers Carpet and Linoleum, the latter spanning 30 years. Jimmie and Judy nurtured a love of the outdoors with their children through many family excursions to the area lakes, the Rocky mountains and hunting grounds around Sterling, Colorado. Jimmie and Judy divorced in 1985.
Jimmie married Meda Snow in 1986 and retired from the carpet and linoleum business in 1999, relocating from the Denver area to Berthoud, Colorado, in 2002. During retirement, Jimmie remained active in his church and community, serving others with his many talents in carpentry, business operations and landscaping, while continuing to travel with Meda in their motorhome, to visit family and participate in (and win) various state and national trap shooting competitions.
Jimmie was a valued member and promoter of the Berthoud Gun Club, assisting with store and field operations, and business expansion, including an experiment to reclaim shot for resale. Jimmie also took over the management and leasing of McNeil Reservoir for a period of time after a close friend and former operator passed away.
Jimmie Dale Goddard passed away at Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, Colorado, after a long battle with PMR.
Jimmie is survived by his wife, Meda; three children Michael (Marla) Goddard of Durango, Colorado, Tammy Lutz of Las Cruces, New Mexicoo, Mark (Lisa) Goddard of Denver, Colorado; and sister Joann, of Springfield, Missouri.
He also leaves behind five grandchildren Brandon (Mallory) Lutz and Hailey Lutz of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Brenna (Cody) Johnston of Durango, Colorado, Erinn Goddard of Denver, Colorado and Jessie (Caylyn) Goddard of Denver, Colorado; and eight great-grandchildren Ellie Lutz, Camille Lutz, Sloan Lutz, Syler Johnston, Oakley Johnston, Creede Johnston, Colter Johnston and Jaylynn Goddard.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at Gateway Baptist Church in Loveland, Colorado. Reception and lunch followed the service. Arrangements are under the care of Howe Mortuary & Crematory in Longmont, Colorado. Share condolences at howemortuary.com
Interment will be in Imperial, Nebraska, at a later date.