Ardell "Buzz" Joseph Goeden Obituary (1936

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Ardell 'Buzz' Joseph Goeden, October 11th, 2023 at his home in North Plains, Oregon. Buzz was born to the late Mathias and Mathilda Goeden on March 20, 1936 in St Helena, Nebraska. When Dad was 5yrs old the family packed it all up and moved out to North Plains where they started farming. He lived and worked on the family farm until being drafted into the Army in 1959 and was sent to Europe. Upon his return he met Carol Duyck, they married February 17th, 1962 at St Matthews church in Hillsboro. They lived in Gales Creek and Roy before purchasing a farm in North Plains in 1965, it was here they raised their six children. Along with animals, he kept busy farming multiple crops, which of course was a 24/7 schedule. I won't say that the strawberry fields were a favorite, but many in the community will remember a good story or two, including Grandpas limburger cheese sandwiches and the occasional strawberry fight. He drove Chip truck for Diamond and later worked with his nephews hauling logs at Olson Brothers Logging. He enjoyed driving a log truck and even got to take his kids to work with him on occasion when they got in trouble at home. All of us have stories of staring down steep cliffs as he backed up those narrow logging roads with a big grin on his face as we showed our fear. Granted to say we behaved at home after that, although some of us are still scared of heights to this day. Even his coworkers will tell you of a time of two when they were accidentally in his way coming off the mountain. In his down time he loved to hunt over in Antelope or somewhere in the Coast range. Fishing out at Bouy 10 was also a favorite, he might not have brought home fish every time but we could always count on a good story of survival. He didn't like to travel much but when it came to a good Auction, distance was not an issue and he always managed to find a way to get tons of treasures home, literally tons! Carol was able to get him to visit Alaska where he enjoyed clamming and fishing especially when he discovered you could pay people to clean them for you. You could always count on him for a good story, his memorable smile and help if you needed anything. He didn't hold back when it came to performing pranks on children, building up his experience level with nieces and nephews then moving on to his own children and finally, with skill mastered, the grandchildren. All will have at least a few unforgettable stories, some more traumatizing than others. Buzz is survived by his children Connie(Mike), Donna (Stuart), Andy (Kim), Lisa (Tony) & Bill, 17 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, Siblings Darrel & Suzy and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Carol, daughter Kathy, his parents Mathias and Mathilda Goeden, Siblings Ken, Jackie, Renee, DelRae and Gene.