Robert Eugene Goff

Robert Eugene Goff

Wasilla resident, Robert Eugene Goff, died on October 25, 2021, after a brief illness. He was 92 years young. Robert was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Annajean, son James Lawrence Goff, and Granddaughter Amanda Lynn Goff.

Robert was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Anchorage.

A funeral service was held on November 18th at the Wasilla Legacy Chapel at 1:00 pm and officiated by Rick Bushman, Bishop of the LDS church in Anchorage. Burial followed at Wasilla Aurora Cemetery.

Robert (Bob) was born August 14, 1929 to Lawrence Earl and Mabel Mae (Minard) Goff in Glenrock, Wyoming.

He served in the US Army during the Korean conflict as a cryptographer.

Bob married Annajean Abraham on January 6, 1951. To this union 5 children were born. He attended the University of Wyoming and earned a Bachelor’s degree with a Petroleum certificate. He was employed by the United States Geological Service until his final retirement at age 59. Bob had many assignments including posts in Wyoming, Washington D.C. and finally moving to Alaska in 1975.

Bob was an avid fisherman and amateur geologist. What he enjoyed the most was spending time with his children and Grandchildren. Teasing all his grandchildren brought him great joy.

Surviving children include: Susan Gene Batt (Dean), Robert Griffith Goff (Carla), Nancy Anne Kraft (Joseph), Charles Abraham Goff (Marie)

Surviving Grand Children include: Mary Jean McMillan, Deanna Sue Lepage, Cory Joe Goff, Kandi Lynn Elliot, Lacey Renee Rasco, Colt Robert Goff, Kevin Odel Elder, Joseph Robert Goff, Jessica Rae Goff, Melanie Dawn Kraft, Jared Douglas Kraft, and Brandy Kraft Reed. 18 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

His family stated one of their favorite sayings of his was “Good night, God Bless you and I Love you”

Dad had a dry sense of humor and had the ability to make us all laugh. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.