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C. Paul Goodrich, a well known realtor in Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2000. He was born in Missouri Valley, IA, on June 12, 1902. Mr. Goodrich was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Edna Korth, He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Margot Lange Goodrich; five children of whom he was very proud, R. Donald Goodrich and wife, Eunice of Spokane, WA, C. Ronald Goodrich and wife, Greta of Albuquerque, and Stephen K. Goodrich and wife, Wanda of Rapid City, SD, Dr. C. Paul Goodrich and wife, Cynthia of Hebron, CT, and Sharon G. Eras of Alhambra, CA; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; step-children, Cindy Lewis and husband, Tim of Albuquerque, Martin H. Lange and wife, Tina of Sarasota, FL, and Trudy Randour and husband, Charles; five step-grandchildren; sisters, Eleanor Harvey of Missouri Valley, IA, Merry Echo Metcalf of Scottsbluff, NE, Esther Barbour of Raliegh, NC, and Jonteel House of Wesleco, TX; and niece, Betty Gerdes of Omaha, NE. While in Iowa, he taught at Benton High School, near the Iowa Missouri Line, where Jesse James was a hero. C. Paul came to Albuquerque in 1936 from Norfolk, NE. He was employed by the Rio Grande Soil Conservation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and was assigned as a Farm Agent for the 8 northern pueblos. In 1946, he became a realtor and was active with the Albuquerque Board of Realtors. He was a recipient of the Realtor Emeritus Award and was also instrumental in setting up the multiple listing service. He served as chairman of invocation committee for the Board of Realtors. He and his twin sons attended the first New Mexico State Fair in 1937. He prided himself for attending the rodeo every year. He was a treasured member of Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1936, where he served as President, V. President, Elder and Chairman of the School Board. He also served as President and was a charter member of the Lutheran Retirement Association. He and his wife, Margo founded the Goodrich Endowment Scholarship Fund for worthy Lutheran Students. He was active to the end, and on June 12, his 98th birthday, he attended his bi-weekly visit to the gym. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave. SE, with Pastor Randy Walquist officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be his daughter, Sharon Eras; sons, Ronald Goodrich, Stephen Goodrich, Dr. C. Paul Goodrich; grandsons, Thomas Goodrich, and Donald Goodrich; great-grandsons, Skip Gunderson, Ronald Gunderson, and Adam Herrera. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Goodrich Endowment Scholarship Fund, c/o Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave. SE 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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