Richard Albert Goldsmith
Obituary
Richard Albert Goldsmith, 96, of Green
Valley, Arizona, formerly of Newton, passed away quietly on Sunday
morning (July 9, 2017). He was married to Marjorie Francis (Briggs),
who preceded him in death in 1984. He married Phyllis Watts, of Green
Valley, Arizona, who survives. Also surviving are daughter, Jo Anne
(Ron) Miller of Pueblo West, Colorado; and son, James Goldsmith, of
Houston. A second son, Richard A. Goldsmith, preceded him in death in
2003. He was adored by several step-children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Born to James Albert and Elnora
Arabelle (Campbell) on Feb. 9, 1921, in Miller, Richard was the
second youngest of seven siblings and graduated from Miller High
School in 1939. He worked for his father and the Atchison Topeka
Santa Fe Railroad until he was drafted into World War II in 1941.
He went to Europe in 1942, in the 95th
Infantry, stormed Omaha Beach, participated in the Battle of the
Bulge and the Battle of Bastogne. He marched across Europe,
liberating concentration camps, until his return in 1945. He then
returned to the Santa Fe Railroad, where he worked his way up to
Division Engineer, with his main office located in Newton at the 201
E. 6th St. building, until his retirement in 1986.
Richard (Silver Fox, Goldie, Mr. G.)
never knew a stranger. Many in the Newton area knew Mr. Goldsmith. He
would dress up like Santa Claus and go deliver goodies at the schools
or nursing home, or perhaps he would quietly pick out a needy family
and they would be delivered a Thanksgiving dinner. He enjoyed helping
the less fortunate. He was truly an angel walking this earth.
He loved to joke and tell stories! He
loved to talk to people! His favorites were a nice, hot cup of tea
and working in his beautiful garden. Richard will be greatly missed
by all who knew and loved him.
"It ain't dyin' I'm talking about
- It's LIVIN'" - Augustus McRae
Per Richard's request, there will be no
services.
1921 - 2017 (96 years)