PETER GOOD
85 Years Old, June 6, 1938 - April 11, 2024
Former Long Time Resident of Oakland, Ca., residing in Grants Pass, OR at the
time of his death.
Peter was born in Glen Cove, NY to Earl and Mildred Good. He grew up on an historic Long Island nursery where he had the freedom to explore and connect with nature. He also developed an independent, inquisitive mind.
Curious about virtually everything, he was always ready to try new adventures. He loved to build things - but also loved to take things apart just to see how they worked.
He attended Cornell University and later received his Architectural degree from U.C. Berkeley.
He served in the Army from 1958 to 1961 and being very proud of his service loved to share the stories of his special assignments there.
After returning home he began working in Manhattan for IBM and eventually made his way to California. He built a successful business specializing in designing and constructing custom doors. He was an active member of the Bay Area Woodworking Association, and taught woodworking classes in Oakland in addition to presenting seminars throughout the U.S.
Peter was recognized as one of the country's premier door makers, and thoroughly enjoyed the creative energy he experienced in his woodworking shop and the pleasure he found helping his many customers.
Peter has explored many talents and interests, striving to always be useful and productive, while also welcoming any opportunity to just have fun and enjoy the moment. Photography was one of his pleasures, as were writing and public speaking. He loved to travel, and also loved eating. He was an accomplished cook, "famous" for his blackberry pies. His lifelong love of animals and nature has helped sustain him during the painful struggle with Alzheimer's.
We are profoundly sad and miss his love and warmth, his thoughtfulness and affection, and his humor and laughter. He leaves behind his sister Ginny, daughter Melissa, stepdaughter Chloe, 3 granddaughters Emma, Sarah and Leah, and his life partner Jackie, and many others who knew and loved him. His ashes will be scattered among the places he loved most in this life.