Obituary of Mel Louis Goos

Mel Louis Goos Mel Louis Goos lost his 22 year battle with Parkinson’s on February 19, 2025. Born in Denver, Colorado on July 29, 1946 to Louis and Katherine Goos, the second oldest of 4 kids. He graduated Wheat Ridge High School in 1965, joined the Air Force the same year and served in Thailand as a jet mechanic. Mel moved to Redwood City in 1969 where he met Lynn and they married in 1971. They had 2 girls, Teri and Lori. Mel was an airline mechanic at TWA for 15 years, then moved on to work on the Bradley tanks as a mechanic for FMC for 15 years. He was a talented wood worker and mechanic. There wasn’t anything that he couldn't build, fix, create or modify, usually without a plan or instructions. He was very funny, witty and always had a good story to tell. Mel is predeceased by his parents and oldest brother, Don. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Lynn; daughters, Teri (Dominque) Monbureau and Lori (Miles) Blair; his only beloved granddaughter, Danielle; brother, Bob; sister, Karen (Ernie); many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed dearly. It’s break time now Dad, until we meet again. Rest easy, fly high with the eagles. You are now pain free. Memorial Service will be held at United Christian Parish 745 North Brush Street in Lakeport on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM with lunch to follow.