Nathaniel (Charles) attended George Washington Carver Middle School, in Dallas Texas, and graduated from Benson High School, in Omaha, Nebraska.Nathaniel (Charles) entered the United States AirForce on June 30th, 1974 until May 1, 1977.Nathaniel (Charles) always met you with a smile and filled a room with laughter.He loved being around family and friends and had a genuine love of connecting with people.He had a spirit of desire and spunk and gave most of his time in later life to his grandkids who he had concern for and spent quality time with.He spent time encouraging in his children, grandchildren, family, friends, and others, the affirmation and confidence to follow their heart.He held special places in his heart for all he loved.
He is survived by his brother Barron and Michael Butler, and Homer Lee Tate Jr. (Junior).
His legacy is carried on by his children Eric Nathaniel Goodwin, Taliesha Shavonne Goodwin, and Dustin Charles (Linsey Wiley) Koenig, his bonus daughters Shanell Renee Stewart, and Tiffany (Brian) Erickson; and grandchildren Treyvon Self,Daevier Kellogg, DaNaun Kellogg, Sir Legend Kellogg, Mariah Koenig, Drake Koenig,Lyric Koenig, Sierra Goodwin, Brealon Goodwin, Jordan Goodwin, Renee Stewart, and Maleke Goodwin, Tyler (Ashley Cartmill) Boverhuis, and Tallon Brandt;great grandchild Riley Boverhuis and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family.
Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep
by
Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Expression of Gratitude:
Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair.Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there.Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say.Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day.Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so---whatever the part.THANK YOU!!!
-The Family
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