IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Harold "Dayshun"

Harold "Dayshun" Goodsky Profile Photo

Goodsky

Jul 6, 1940 — Apr 10, 2020

Obituary

Harold "Dayshun" Goodsky, 79, of Nett Lake, MN passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Harold was born to Harold and Agnes (Caribou) Goodsky on July 6, 1940 in Cloquet, Minnesota. Harold grew up and attended school in Nett Lake.  He entered the United States Navy and served Honorably. He attended college at the University of Minnesota, gaining a bachelor's degree. During Harold's work career, he wore many hats; attorney, probation officer, housing inspector in Minneapolis, construction worker for KGM, logger for Bois Forte Forestry, and a duck hunting guide. Harold was a founding member of the American Indian Movement, a member of the Big Drum Society, and an active pow wow dancer.

Harold loved to spend time with his family, visiting and telling jokes. He had a humorous side and enjoyed ribbing his family and friends with his "honest sense of humor". He was always concerned for his family and would often offer advice. Harold was a person who made a significant impact on his community, and more importantly his family; he was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and friend.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents Harold Sr. and Agnes Goodsky, his sons: Harvey Goodsky Sr, Michael Goodsky, Rodney Goodsky; sister Myrna Goodsky and brothers Archie Goodsky and Gilbert Caribou.

Harold is survived by his children: Terry Goodsky, Waubun Goodsky, Mai'ingan Goodsky, and Beemus Goodsky; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and cousins.

A Traditional Native Wake will be held at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, MN on Monday, April 13, 2020 starting at 5:00 PM. The Traditional Native Service will follow on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com

Note: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, services will be limited to immediately family. Please coordinate with family for attendance information.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

April
13

Monday

MLAKER FUNERAL HOME

27 1st St E, Cook, MN 55723

5:00 - 9:00 pm

Traditional Native American Service

April
14

Tuesday

MLAKER FUNERAL HOME

27 1st St E, Cook, MN 55723

10:00 - 11:00 am

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