Charles Adair Goodwin

Charles Adair Goodwin died January 8, 2012 in Seattle, WA. Charles was born June 2, 1915 in Minneapolis, Minn. His parents Charles A. Goodwin and his mother Daisy D. Smith preceded him in death as did his 2 sisters, Leona Goodwin Small, Marjorie Goodwin Streva and 3 brothers, Phillip, Aaron and Donald. The love of his life, Eva Attleson Goodwin died in 2001. They were married 65 years. He is survived by 3 brothers, Raymond, Richard and William; also his 2 daughters Patricia Goodwin Sell (Richard), Joyce Goodwin Peterson (John) and 3 grandchildren, Michael Sell, Eric Peterson and Kimberly Peterson Hackman (Michael), 3 great grandchildren, John D. Peterson, Samantha Eva and Ethan M. Hackman. Plus many, many nieces and nephews.Charles was one of the 1st five original paid firemen hired by the City of Renton in 1945. He was very proud of being a Renton Firefighter and saved many people including many children. He also was proud of being part of the CCC’s (Civilian Conservation Corps) during the Depression; they built roads, bridges, trestles for trains, highways, etc. in the 1930’s.Charles was a member of St. Andrews Masonic Temple in Renton, and also Knights of Pythia’s (he never saw a Fraternal Lodge he didn’t like).Charles married Eva Attleson in 1936 and had 65 years together. They travelled the world several times, spending time with the Aboriginals of Australia, the headhunters (Mud People) of New Guinea, rode camels in the Gobi Desert; saw Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, traveled down the Li River in China on a raft. So many wonderful trips together including 14 cruises. Eva died April 18, 2001 and he missed her every day. Now he is again with his true love for eternity. Celebration of Life service will be at St. Matthews Lutheran Church on Monroe Ave. in Renton on Jan. 14, 2012 at 1 p.m.Donations can be given to the Renton Firefighter’s Widows and Orphans Fund c/o Renton Fire Dept. Renton, WA. or to Renton Historical Museum, Renton, WA. Charles and Eva were Lifetime Members of the Museum.