Gerald (Jerry) Eugene Goff, age 75, passed away on March 6, 2020 in Miles City, Montana.
Jerry was born on July 8, 1944 in Ada, Minnesota to Ernest and Dorothy (Otterness) Goff and was the 3rd child of 7 siblings. He eventually moved to Miles City, Montana where he met and married the love of his life, Tana Marie Thompson. They were married in Miles City on December 23, 1966. Jerry and Tana moved to Billings, Montana where they raised their 4 sons, Jerry, Jeff, Steve and Rick. After Tana’s passing, Jerry later remarried and from that union his daughter Talea was born.
Jerry had a great passion for cars. His hobbies included building and flying his award-winning larger scale model R.C. planes. He also loved fishing and boating with his family. Jerry’s greatest pride and joy were his children. Jerry was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard in 1971 and spent most of his career in property management, eventually retiring in Miles City.
Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tana, his parents, Ernest and Dorothy, his siblings, Donald Goff Sr., Floyd Goff, Carol Niemi, Jimmy Goff, and Robert Goff. He is survived by his sister, Judy (Shorty) Brush of Miles City, MT, his children, Jerry (Brianna) Goff, Jeff (Melissa) Goff and Rick Goff, all of Billings, MT, Steve (Jaimie) Goff of Miles City, MT and Talea Hughes of Fishers, IN. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Rayce Goff, Jalen Hughes, Grayson Goff, Max Goff and Maddox Goff.
There will be a Celebration of Life honoring Jerry’s memory in early April at a location to be determined in Miles City, MT.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Shorty & Judy says
God has gained another angel a very special one RIP my brother you have joined Mother,Dad Bobby,Jimmy ,Floyd , Donny and your loving wife Tana until we meet again RIP
Shorty & Judy says
God has gained anotherAngel a very special one You have joined Mother, Dad, Bobby, Jimmy, Carol, Floyd,and Donny and your lovely Wife Tana RIP my Brother until we meet again
Wanda Ayers says
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jerry was a great guy and I visited him regularly while he resided at the Villa. Mom was delighted with his friendship and he loved to show her his cool things. In her eulogy I spoke of her excitement with the “box” in another resident’s room & how it could even play Patsy Cline. Of course it was an Alexa and the resident was Jerry. I brought him decorations for the holidays & both Randy & I shared hours of engaging conversations with him. Thanks Jerry for the memories & may your time in heaven be filled with joy and heavenly peace.
Nicki Kiel says
Jerry, Jeff, Steve, Rick and Talea I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.
Dottie Marion says
My heart goes out to you Jerry, Jeff, Steve, Rick and Talea. No words take away the pain of losing a father. My heart goes out to you Judy and Shorty because you lost a brother. Pain only heals with time and knowing your loved one isn’t in pain anymore. You can stand assure he happy and smiling joining all the others in heaven. Even tho you wont be able to see him, you will feel him daily, remember laughs in things that happen, remember memories. You all can trust you made his last few months as comfortable as possible! If anyone of needs someome to talk to, to listen, or vent to, I am always here. RIP Jerry, love and miss you!
Love always, praying for you all
Dottie Marion
Dottie Marion says
Most probably dont know but since my mom passed, I tried to fill the void in his heart. We would text daily just wishing each other a good day or to talk about the weather. When the texts stopped coming daily I knew the time must be getting close…. a simple text isn’t much but I didn’t want to miss out on saying I LOVE YOU.
Keeping everyone in my prayers… stand tall, chin up, try your tears
god bless you all
all my love to you all
Dottie Marion
Kay Baxter says
Judy and shorty and family. So sorry for your loss.