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“I can trace anything in my life of any consequence to West Virginia University . . . ” Steve Goodwin and wife, Ellen, holding their grandson.
WVU alumnus Stephen P. Goodwin, ’69, ’72, and also chaired the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors.
The Mountaineer family was saddened by the death of WVU alumnus Steve Goodwin, ’69, ’72, who served on the WVU Board of Governors from 2002 until 2009, and also chaired the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors. Steve Douglas, the president and CEO of the WVU Alumni Association, described the feelings of many, saying, “Steve Goodwin was a dedicated volunteer, a strong leader, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and loyal supporter of our great University.” Beyond being recognized as a successful businesman and loyal Mountaineer, WVU President James P. Clements noted, “Above all, he adored his family.” Steve and Ellen met at WVU in 1970. A friend suggested to Steve that he ask Ellen on a date. “So I did,” Steve shared in an interview in 2007. “We went out. We went out again the next night . . . and went out from then on . . . .” In his own words, Steve Goodwin proudly stated: “I can trace anything in my life of any consequence to West Virginia University; it’s where Ellen and I met, I became a lawyer here, and met lifelong friends.” West Virginia University Alumni Magazine
2010
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