14 Dec 1960 – 25 Oct 2024
Richard James Goodwin of Happy Camp, California, was found deceased in his home on Friday, October 25th. His death was unexpected. Richard is survived by his daughter, Donna Leah Goodwin of Happy Camp, and his grandson, Eugene James Goodwin who resided with his grandfather; his mother, Donna Rae Hays of Grants Pass, Oregon, his brother Douglas Goodwin, of Happy Camp; sisters, Lorraine McGorry of Roseville, Denise Backen of Sacramento, and Laura Goodwin of Davis, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Oliver Richard Goodwin, his uncle Douglas Goodwin, Sr, a brother, Benjamin Goodwin, and sister, Julia Rae Goodwin.
The U.S. Forest Service employed Richard for 20 years in the Klamath National Forest, Happy Camp Ranger District and the Supervisors Office in Yreka; and the Tahoe National Forest in Nevada City, California. No matter where he lived, Happy Camp was always his home. A proud and active member of the Karuk Tribe, Richard served as a board member of the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance committee. In the last few years, Richard continued to give back to his community, working when needed as a Cultural Monitor for the tribe.
