Gary Goodrich, accomplished Public TV producer

Died in April, 2002
Gary Goodrich, Fargo, North Dakota, died Friday, April 19, 2002 in Fargo.
Gary was born to Harry and Evelyn Goodrich in Bertha, Minnesota on February 7, 1947. He grew up in Carlos, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1965. Gary then attended Moorhead State College and North Dakota State University, returning to NDSU in the early 90s to earn a degree in University Studies.
Gary was a writer by both trade and passion. It manifested itself in many ways throughout his professional career, first as a copywriter at KXJB TV in Fargo and then as an accomplished writer/producer/director for Prairie Public Television.
In his years at PPTV, Gary pioneered the use of minicams and video tape and used the new format to produce a number of award-winning productions for the fledging public television network. Gary also had extensive experience in commercial broadcast. He worked for television stations in Colorado and Nevada, was news director/operations manager for Channel 26 in Bemidji as well as operations manager for KVRR in Fargo.

At Microsoft Great Plains
Following a successful career in television, Gary joined Microsoft Great Plains in Fargo as a writer in the Marketing Communications department. While there, Gary focused on product strategy, positioning documents and marketing pieces and won awards for his work on the Great Plains annual report. He also served on the board of directors for KDSU radio and was instrumental in the station’s evolution as part of the new North Dakota Public Radio network.
Gary was also an avid outdoorsman, an accomplished musician and a student and lover of the power of words. He had a good heart, a sensitive soul and was a trusted friend, mentor, son and brother. Gary will be truly missed by those he leaves behind.
He is survived by his father, Lowell (Jutta) Goodrich, Litchfield and his sister, Lois (Don) Hudson, Miltona.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his faithful four-legged companion, Muffin.
There was a Service of Remembrance April 26, 2002 in the Boulger Funeral Home, 123 10th Street South, Fargo, North Dakota.

(Source: Echo Press via Bev Roers Korkowski)