Robert F. Goldsworthy
Robert F. Goldsworthy | |
|---|---|
 Goldsworthy in 1967 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office 1957–1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1917 Spokane, Washington |
| Died | January 25, 2014 (aged 96) Spokane, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Jean Comegys (m. 1940) |
| Relations | Harry E. Goldsworthy (brother) |
| Alma mater | Washington State University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1975 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Robert Flood Goldsworthy (September 26, 1917 – January 25, 2014) was a state legislator in the U.S. state of Washington. He was born in Spokane.[1][2] He is also a retired major general in the United States Air Force.[3] He served 9th district in the Washington House of Representatives from 1957 to 1973 as a Republican.[4]
Goldsworthy served in the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean War, and was kept as a prisoner of war in Japan during the former. He retired from the Air Force in 1975.[5] He died at the age of 96 in January 2014.[6] His wife, Jean died less than a year later, on January 15, 2015.[7] They survived by her son Robert, her daughter Jill, their six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
References
[edit]- ^ Boswell, Sharon. "Robert F. Goldsworthy - An Oral History" (PDF). apps.leg.wa.gov.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Robert F. Goldsworthy".
- ^ Brigadier General Robert F. Goldsworthy Biography
- ^ "State of Washington Members of the Legislature, 1889 – 2011" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 April 2022.
- ^ Tupper, Tove (23 September 2011). "Veteran, 93, on why the Honor Flight leaving Friday is priceless". Krem.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014.
- ^ "Obituary: Goldsworthy, Robert F. Usaf Major General Ret". spokesman. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ^ "Jean GOLDSWORTHY Obituary (09/09/1919 - 01/06/2015) - Spokane, WA - Spokesman-Review". Legacy.com.
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