Botanical Center

Come see the Sounds of the Season.

Shine

Iowa Capitol

Come and learn the exciting history of Des Moines.

Churches

East DM Business

Businesses know the value of being a member of the EDM Chamber.

Civic Involvement

Shop, Play, Imagine!

East side boasts a great array of shops and restaurants.

Action

What's Happening

Upcoming Events

Chamber President Jim Goodman dies while competing in triathlon

Jun 23rd, 2008 by admin | 0

photo of Chamber President Jim GoodmanUPDATE 6/25: Here is the Des Moines Register obituary for Jim Goodman. Memorial Contributions may be made to the REN Girls Goodman Memorial Trust in care of Bankers Trust.

UPDATE 6/24: Services for Jim Goodman will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 - 66th St. in Urbandale, as follows:

Visitation: Wednesday, June 25, 5-7 p.m., Wake at 7 p.m.
Funeral: Thursday, June 26, 11 a.m.

Monday, June 23: The Chamber is deeply saddened today by the news that Jim Goodman, our 2008 Board President, passed away Sunday June 22 while competing in the Hy-Vee Triathlon.

Jim was a truly gifted person with a generous spirit and a grand vision for the future of this Chamber. His death has stunned all of us, and his leadership and enthusiasm will be greatly missed.

Here is the Des Moines Register story about Jim’s death. We will share more information about memorial services as it becomes available. Please keep Jim’s family and many friends and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers.

 

[Post to Twitter] Tweet This

Leave a Reply