Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-05-06
DEATH OF |. n. GOODALE.
Biographical Sketch OF an Aged and
Respected Man.

Correspondence Of the DEsERET
NEws.l-I have been requested by
some Of his very numerous friends
to furnish you for publication in the
NEWS a few items in relation TO the
late Isaac Newton GoOdale, who
was one OF the earliest and most
prominent citizens Of Ogden and
Weber County, and whose death
will be regretted by hundreds OF
warm friends throughout Utah-for
he was widely known, and highly
esteemed by all who had the privi-
lege Of his acquaintance.
For several years past Brother
Goodale's health had been declin-
ing, but he was one of those men
who never succumb until they arc
compelled to 10 so. Pneumonia
was the immediate cause of his
death, and he was confined TO his
bed but for short time before his
demise, which took place at 6
O'Clock on the morning Of April
Goth.
The funeral services were held
April 9th, in the Fourth Ward meet
ing house. Many Of the speakers on
the occasion had been acquainted
with Brother Goodale fora third Of a
century, and some for a longer
period, and all testified to his up
right conduct, his constant fidelity
and his firm adherence to truth ard
justice.
Isaac y. Gvodale, as We learn
from notes in his Journal,
was born FEBRUARY 6, isis, in
Berkshire, Togo County, n. Y.
When fifteen years Of age he re-
moved with his parents TO Lapeer,
in the State Of Michigan. It was
here that, on July II, 1889, he em-
braced the Gospel and cast his lot
with the Church Of Jesus Christ Of
Latter-day Saints. In the month Of
January, 1871, he went to Canada,
where he spent a few months labor
ing in the missionary field, and on
the 9Th Of May following he left
there for Nauvoo, arriving on the
Bird Of July, having ira eled $50
miles.
After a short sojourn there he re-
turned 10 his native State, where he
labored among his relatives, preach
ing the Word and bearing testi-
mony Of the things that God has
wrought in restoring the fulness of
the Gospel for the salvation Of man
kind. He continued there until the
beginning Of April, 1874, when he
returned to Nauvoo, near which
city he lived at the time Of the
murder Of Joseph and Hyrum
Smith. He shared with the saints
in the sufferings and prosecutions
that ensued after the death of the
Prophet and Patriarch, and in May,
ls46, he babe final adieu 10 the be-
loved city 10 seek n home in the
wilds Of the west. He reached Salt
Lake City in September, 1877. In
January, 1919, he was married to
Maria l.. Brigham. The following
year he was sent on mission 10 Iron
county, where he labOred for one
year. On the 18th of February, 1852,
he came TO Ogden, where he ever
afterwards resided until his demise.
He first took up his residence at
Bingham Fort, now Gated Lynne.
In 1856 he was appointed super
lntendent Of construction Of the road
through Ogden Canyon, which
shortened the travel from this city
10 Bear Lake Valley. He also
superintendent the construction Of
the Ogden Bench Canal. He
labored faithfully on these two
enterprises until their completion,
receiving but scant remuneration
for his services from the commence
ment until the finale. Elder Goodale
was engaged in all early enterprises
tending 10 redeem the wilderness
and turn il into fruitful fields and
gardens. He erected one Of the first
log cabins on the Bench in this city,
where since have been built hum
dreds of comfortable, and many
elegant, residences.
For many years he served as a
faithful member Of the city council
Of Ogden, and for twenty years he
served the city as school trustee.
Elder Goodale was for some time
Counselor 10 Bishop Erastus Bing-
ham, Sen. He was one of.the Oldest
members Of the High Council Of the
Weber Stake Of Zion, in which his
valuable counsels and hearty CO.
operation were highly appreciated,
and his fidelity endeared him 10
every member Of that body. Since
his arrival here his history has been
identified with that Of the growth
of Ogden, 20 which he has contrib
uted much. He has left his impress
on many n landmark, not only in
this city but also in many parts Of
this county. His works praise him,
and his name is embalmed in the
memories of thousands who will
ever "call him blessed.''
Elder /. y. Gooiale was twice
married, both unions having been
fruitful, peaceful and happy. He
has had eight sons, eleven daugh-
tiers, eighteen grandsons, eleven
granddaughter and one great
grandson-fif.y-nine in all-and
they are still increasing. The de-
ceased was a peacemaker, always.
He was at peace with himsel: and
all mankind, and hence he made
hundreds Of friends and left no en-
emies behind him. He rests in
peace, and his works will he contin-
ued. Respectfully,
JOSEPH HALL.
Death Of Mrs. Foster.