Francis Laverne Goodridge, 54, Grand Rapids, MN began his final journey on January 4 ^th 2019, surrounded by loved ones in Duluth, MN. Francis was born June 7th, 1964, in Minneapolis to Myrna Goodsky and Charles Goodridge.

Francis had a great sense of humor and a lot of love for his family, daughters, and friends. Each of his seven daughters were never called anything other than his baby girl, and he always wore that smile we all know. You never saw him without a Mountain Dew and a cigarette, ready to try his latest joke on you.

Francis was preceded in death by his wife and partner in life Natalie; mother Myrna Goodsky; brother Darrell Goodridge; and sister Vicky Clements.

He is survived by many loved ones, including his father Charles; siblings Mahlon Goodridge, Debbie (Goodridge), Kim Goodridge Gulley, Sandra Kelsey, Joey Kelsey, and Patrick Kelsey; and his baby girls Ashley Goodsky, Kayla Goodridge, Kelsey Goodridge, Anessa Amundsen, Shania Amundsen, Lexi Goodridge, and Taylor Goodridge; and grandchildren Brian, Lynnea, Audreya, and Finley.

Special thanks to the caring staff at the Miller-Dwan ICU for bringing comfort to Francis and his family in the last few weeks.

Traditional Services will be held on Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00AM at the Nett Lake School, Nett Lake, MN. The wake begins at 4:00PM on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, also at the school. to leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com