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Benjamin “Duane” Godwin

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Benjamin “Duane” Godwin

Birth
Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA
Death
13 Apr 2016 (aged 83)
Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial
Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Godwin, Benjamin "DUANE" 10/4/1932 - 4/13/2016 Born Saginaw Michigan 10-4-1932 Passed away 4-13-2016 in Surprise AZ Due to his heart condition. Son of Benjamin S. and Blodwen Godwin. He grew up in Saginaw, attended high school there and married his high school sweetheart Helen. They had 3 children, Debra, Benny, Kathleen along with 4 grandchildren. Duane served in the Army during the Korean war. He owned several small businesses but followed in his fathers footsteps and for most his life worked in and owned barbershops. His clients loved him for the tales he told and the ear he lent to them while in his chair. He shared wonderful stories about how his mother and father brought "the Godwin Family" over from Wales during the depression. Many fond memories of growing up in Saginaw with his beloved Aunts, Uncles and cousins. He was an honest, hardworking family man. He was kind, generous with an impish grin and a big heart. A special note to his beloved Aunt Pat you are a part of his heart.
Godwin, Benjamin "DUANE" 10/4/1932 - 4/13/2016 Born Saginaw Michigan 10-4-1932 Passed away 4-13-2016 in Surprise AZ Due to his heart condition. Son of Benjamin S. and Blodwen Godwin. He grew up in Saginaw, attended high school there and married his high school sweetheart Helen. They had 3 children, Debra, Benny, Kathleen along with 4 grandchildren. Duane served in the Army during the Korean war. He owned several small businesses but followed in his fathers footsteps and for most his life worked in and owned barbershops. His clients loved him for the tales he told and the ear he lent to them while in his chair. He shared wonderful stories about how his mother and father brought "the Godwin Family" over from Wales during the depression. Many fond memories of growing up in Saginaw with his beloved Aunts, Uncles and cousins. He was an honest, hardworking family man. He was kind, generous with an impish grin and a big heart. A special note to his beloved Aunt Pat you are a part of his heart.


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  • Created by: Klippah
  • Added: Jan 15, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221105388/benjamin-godwin: accessed ), memorial page for Benjamin “Duane” Godwin (4 Oct 1932–13 Apr 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 221105388, citing Oakwood Memorial Mausoleum, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Klippah (contributor 50433697).