Vernon Dexter Goode of Kamloops passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 76 years of age.

He is survived by his loving wife Rita (nee Clouston) Goode, children Mark Goode of Victoria, B.C., Rob (Joey) Goode of Ramah, Colorado, Michael (Pat) Goode of Airdrie, AB, Matt (Jaime) Goode of Kamloops, B.C., Jon (Heather) Goode of Gresham, Oregon and sister Harva Poff of Denver, Colorado. Vernon also leaves behind to cherish his memory 19 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Vern was born in Pineville, WV where he attended school. Vern moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he met and married Rita Clouston. From there they moved to Calgary, AB where he was employed by the C.N. Railway and later he was transferred to Kamloops where he remained until he retired.

A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 175 Cahilty Cres. Raleigh from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

A very special thank you to Dr. Wiltshire and staff and to the Kamloops Hospice staff.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9.

Arrangements entrusted to
Personal Alternative Funeral Services
250-554-2324