John P. Goforth

Born on April 11,1944, John was a lifelong resident of Central Kitsap. John grew up in the Central Valley community. He went to Elementary School at Brownsville, Junior And Senior High School at Central Kitsap, playing football and track, and graduating in 1963.

In 1969, John would marry Alice Aulik and adopt Alices' three children, Randy, Shelly and Tina. This would begin John's involvement in coaching baseball and basketball, volunteering numerous hours to the construction of Ross Field in Silverdale and operating the clock at both CK and Olympic college home football games. John was also a long time official in the peninsula referee association.

In the 1970's, John would begin to work at the Puget sound naval Shipyard as a sheet metal mechanic. He would eventually retire after 30 years of service. He would also see the birth of his first biological child, Andy.

During the 1980's and beyond, John would continue to work and volunteer his time to youth sports. Coaching the shop 17 softball team and taking them to several tournaments and success along the way.

John would continue to be a good husband and father to his family.

Later in life, John would battle several health issues which would limit his ability to stay active in his retirement years, but he was able to volunteer at the Central Kitsap food bank for a time. John also became a huge fan of Gonzaga basketball, and followed them closely on tv.
John is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Alice. A brother, William (Eddie) and a sister, Mary-Alice (Fossum). He is survived by his four children Randy(Celia), Shelly (Tom) Rogers, Tina (Rick) Larson, and Andy. Seven GrandChildren and nine Great Grandchildren.

Instead of flowers, please make a donation to the American Diabetes Foundation in his name. John spent several years battling this horrible disease.