CORY PAUL GODWIN

Wasilla resident Cory Paul Godwin, 22, died May 25, 2003, as the result of an automobile accident on Bogard Road in Wasilla.

A viewing will be held at Valley Funeral Home at 3 p.m. today, May 30, followed with a graveside service at Wasilla Aurora Cemetery at 4 p.m.

Mr. Godwin was born Dec. 20, 1980, in Richland, Wash.

He attended school in Richland, Wash.

Mr. Godwin moved to Alaska on April 15. He was employed by D & A Shoprite in Wasilla.

Mr. Godwin's interests included writing poems and songs and making people smile and feel better.

His family said, "Cory was a people person, loved and cared so much about his family -- you couldn't find a better friend. He always had your back."

Mr. Godwin is survived by his mother, Theresa Godwin, brothers Jacob Godwin and Aaron Godwin and his soon-to-be step-father, John Ellsworth.

Memorial donations may be sent to 3300 Beech Way, #1, Wasilla AK 99654.

Arrangements were made by Valley Funeral Home in Wasilla.