Ruth Sinclair Kaigler Goode, 80, of Beaumont died Saturday, December 11, 2004 in Beaumont.
Ruth was born December 14, 1923 in Tampa, Florida and graduated from H. B. Plant High School as valedictorian of her class. She received her Bachelor of Music Degree in piano and Supplementary Subjects from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland; where she taught in the Peabody Preparatory Department for four years before her marriage in 1950. With her beloved husband, she moved to Beaumont in 1953, teaching piano and theory for forty years during which time she was also an accompanist and performer, both of which she did joyfully as her contribution to the community.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-four years, Rex Goode of Beaumont; and all of her students and those who knew her and loved her.
Graveside services will be 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday, December 14, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Those so desiring may send memorial contributions to Lamar University Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, P.O. Box 10011, Beaumont, Texas 77710; Symphony of Southeast Texas 4345 Phelan, Beaumont, Texas 77707; or First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3247, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
