William 'Bill' Goodson, 84, passed away Monday (Oct. 12, 2009) with the family he treasured by his side. Bill was a KG&E retiree who loved lying about the fish he caught, touring the country with his wife and daughters, teasing his grandkids, and painting and playing cards until macular degeneration took his sight. survivors [removed] He was preceded in death by his parents, Birdie Mae and Lucian Ralph. A life celebration will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cochran Mortuary, 1411 N. Broadway in Wichita. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Macular Degeneration Association, P.O. Box 20256, Sarasota, FL 34276. To sign a guest book or leave a condolence, go to www.cochranmortuary.com. Newton Kansan, The (KS) - Saturday, October 17, 2009