Individual Details

Birth

Dick
Born - Mercy Hospital Altoona Pa June 28, 1931
Sept. 1931 moved to 1132 Church St. Indiana Pa
Sept 1934 moved to 390 Locust St. Indiana Pa
Sept 1941 moved to 5342 Cornell Ave Chicago
June 1942 moved to Boalsburg
Sept 1942 moved to 233 Prospect Ave. State College
June 1943 moved to 738 [W] College Ave State College
Sept 1946 moved to Hotel Baker (Mrs Terry) Deming N.M.
June 1947 738 W. College Ave
Sept 1947 moved to 322 S. Nickle (Laura Gardner) Deming N.M.
June 1949 moved to 89 Kenney Ave Sharon Hill
Sept 1949 University of New Mexico
June 1950 Joined Air Force
We moved to 1400 Melrose Ave Dec 1951

Military

he enlisted in the Air Force and left for San Antonio, Texas on the 18th, for basic training. On March he studied airplaine engines and mechanics at Sheppard Ait Force Base, Witchita Falls, Texas. Was stationed a Nellis Air Force base as a crew chief (Mechanic), on F76 jets. This was during the Korean police action (war).
Promoted to Corporal 18 December 1951 3595th Training Group Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada

Military

after his honorable discharge he was a ranch hand for a year in Jacksboro, TX, then worked for a year for the Department of Interior, for Fish and Wildlife, before returning to complete his college education.

Occupation

Working as Mechanical Engineer for various small companies in Albuquerque. Has become an expert in construction of metal tanks for storage of liquids.

Residence

Richd M. and (Jorgina V.) phone DI4-5654. Dick is an engeneraing aid with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service.

Education

recieved his Bachlors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Dick became a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, NM Society of Professional Engineers, and National Underground Contractors Association in 1968. He is professionally registered in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.

Residence

Dick is still living on the farm north of the minimum security penitatentary in Los Lunas.

Death

Present at time of Death, Elizabeth Albright.
Dick suffered from kidney failure for about three years and was on dialysis. The belief is that the failure was due to the dye used in analysis of his arterial blood vessels. He needed a triple bypass operation that was not done because he was not strong enough, due to the kidney failure.
Dick was doing contract work up to the last three month before he died and was employed by D&R Tank up until the time of death.
Obituary: Goheen
Richard M. Goheen,79, a resident of Los Lunas thee 1950's died Sunday, January 9, 2011. He is survived by his sons, Richard T and wife, Sue of Albuquerque and John A., of Redlands, CA; grandchildren, Richard, Hailey, and Amanda: and sister Elizabeth of Frisco, TX. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Over his life he acquired , in several states. and maintained engineering degrees in mechanical, physical and professional engineering. He recently attended his 50 year graduation from UNM Engineering Department. He enjoyed golfing, skiing, and maintaining the farm. Richard always said "It was a hell of a ride, no regrets". A visitation will be held 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. with services to follow, January 14, 2011 at French - Lomas Chapel, with Pastor Floyd officiating, with a reception to follow. In lew of flowers please make donations the charity of your choice. Please visit the online guestbook for Richard at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 10500 Lomas Blvd NE (505)275-3500

Burial

A memorial stone is in The Boalsburg Cemetery, Centre County, Pennsylvania