Robert Stanley “Stan” Goodwin November 10, 1943 - November 18, 2022

Robert Stanley Goodwin, better known as “Stan” to his friends, was born November 10, 1943 to William Robert and Pearl Gunnell Goodwin of Soda Springs, Idaho. He died November 18, 2022 at his home in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Stan graduated from Soda Springs High School with high honors. He attended Utah State University from 1963 to 1968 graduating number 1 in his class in welding engineering with a 4.0 in all major classes.

He married Karen Janet Porter in 1967 and there were blessed with 4 children. Geri Adele (Mike) Howard (deceased) of Springville, Utah, Cherie Janette Wolf (deceased) of Spanish Fork, Utah, Lori Williams of Soda Springs, Idaho, and Robert Stanley Goodwin Jr. (deceased) of Spanish Fork, Utah. They were later divorced, and Stan raised the two younger children.

Stan was very skilled in metal work and welding. He held dozens of certifications with a variety of welding processes. He was very professional, and his labors can be seen at many job sites in Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. His name was well known for his skills and abilities throughout the west. Stan leaves a legacy in his work.

Stan taught at UVSC for 30 years. He helped develop a welding program that was ranked as high as number 3 in the nation at one time. He taught students from all over the world, and many of them now hold job positions in high places. While at UVSC he sat on many committees including the faculty Senate, merit committee, advisory committee, academic committee, etc.  He was a member of several professional organizations including the AWS, AMS, and ASTM. He was also a welding consultant for the federal government for several years.

He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. His basement is filled with many trophies je enjoyed taking while hunting with his son and his father. He was a taxidermist and mounted all his heads, birds, and fish. He taught this skill also to his grandson, Tim.

Stan was a quiet and reserved man. He would do anything for those people who called him friend. He was well liked and set a good example for his children and students alike. He was a great teacher, a great father, and a great friend. He would give you anything if he liked you. He was always fair and understanding. His students were expected to reach their highest capabilities and even tho they complained at times they always respected him for bringing out the best in them. His VICA students always won 1^st and 2^nd place in the state for their skills competitions. Several of his students went on to compete nationally in the VICA skills competition.

Stan loved animals and always said that a good dog was the best friend that any man could have. He could always be seen with his best friend and buddy “rock” who was his son’s dog. He enjoyed raising wild game birds and would release them int o the wild when they were big enough. He enjoyed riding horses and being with good friends and family. He enjoyed cooking and was an excellent cook.

He is survived by one sister Carma “Bud” Barger of Downey, Idaho, 1 daughter, Lori Williams of Soda Springs, Idaho and 7 granddaughters and 1 grandson as well as 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Vera, 2 daughters, and 1 son. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and loved ones.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. located at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 352 south 2550 East, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may attend a visitation prior to services from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork cemetery.