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Howard Dean Godlove

Birth	:	14 Jul 1926 Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 2014 Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4393120, -86.1578320
Description	:	July 14, 1926 - December 15, 2014 Howard “Dean” Godlove passed away at Wellbrooke at 2:57 PM, Monday, December 15, 2014. He was born in Kokomo, the son of Fred and Edna (Bunger) Godlove. He attended Kokomo’s city schools at Meridian and Kokomo High School. He was a member of the graduating class of 1944. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He served as an aviation mechanic while stationed on the Aleutian Islands during War of the Pacific against Japan in World War II. After war, he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart,... Read More	July 14, 1926 - December 15, 2014 Howard “Dean” Godlove passed away at Wellbrooke at 2:57 PM, Monday, December 15, 2014. He was born in Kokomo, the son of Fred and Edna (Bunger) Godlove. He attended Kokomo’s city schools at Meridian and Kokomo High School. He was a member of the graduating class of 1944. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He served as an aviation mechanic while stationed on the Aleutian Islands during War of the Pacific against Japan in World War II. After war, he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Miss Pauline Miller. They married November 28, 1947 at South Side Christian Church, by Dean’s brother in law, Rev. Charles Matthews. Dean and Pauline celebrated over 65 years of marriage, until her death on August 5, 2013. Dean began working at Continental Steel Corporation during the summers of his high school years. Returning from the service he resumed working at Continental Steel. He was foreman of the Brick Masonry Department (known as the “Brick Gang”). He retired in October 1983 with over 40 years of service. He and Pauline had two children, Miss Barbara Godlove and Geoffrey Dean Godlove, Kokomo. They opened their home to over 50 foster children during the late 50’s through the early 70’s. Dean was an active member of Chapel Hill Christian since 1984. During those years, he was an Elder and taught an adult Sunday school class. During his retirement he was the Church custodian. Before becoming a member of Chapel Hill, Dean was a long time member of South Side Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was baptized Easter Sunday, 1941 by the Rev. Burris Butler. Growing up in his church with his family, Dean played on South Side’s Church League basketball team. This team won the 1939 city wide 7th grade church league championship. He and Pauline were youth sponsors for Chi Rho (Jr. High Youth).In 1959 he was made an Elder by the Rev. Harold Cline. Dean was Chairman of the Elder’s on different occasions through 1981. Also, he served as Chairman of the Board for the church’s General board. He taught the Christian Crusaders Adult Sunday School class with Frank Stucker, Leon Orr and Marvin Carruth. He led the search committee that called the Rev. Charles Babcock to be the Senior Minister of South Side. Dean was a member of the Kokomo’s American Legion Post 6. He is survived by his children, a sister, Mrs. Hilda (Godlove) Siefers and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers, Merle and Dale Godlove, and a sister Velda (Godlove) Matthews. The Rev. Chuck Babcock, Minister- Emeritus of Southside Christian Church, and who is currently wintering in Arizona has written a personal reflection on Dean’s life and Christian witness. It will be read to the congregation by Mrs. Sharon Herr, and Elder of Southside Christian Church. Also assisting in services are Fr. Richard Lightsey Rector of St. Andrew Episcopal Church. Services for Dean will take place at Chapel Hill Christian Church, 2600 West Alto Rd in Kokomo, Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 11:00AM with Pastor Steven Allen officiating. The family will offer a time of visitation Friday, December 19, 2014 from 4-8PM at Ellers Mortuary Webster Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street in Kokomo, with one hour visiting time prior to the service on Saturday at the Church. Burial will follow the service at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.

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Howard Dean Godlove's memorial is located at: Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard County, USA.
When did Howard Dean Godlove death?
Howard Dean Godlove death on 15 Dec 2014 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.4393120
Longitude: -86.1578320

Family Members:

Parent

Fred Reed Godlove

(1898 - 1973)

Edna R. Bunger Godlove

(1898 - 1978)

Spouse

Betty Pauline Miller Godlove

(1929 - 2013)

Siblings

H. Merle Godlove

(1916 - 1984)

Children

Barbara Jean Godlove

(1949 - 2015)

Geoffrey Dean Godlove

(1962 - 2017)

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