Alan Oliver Goodrow, born September 22, 1985, gained his angel wings on August 30, 2025. He was born in Ness City, Kansas, the youngest of four children with older sisters.
He attended Ness City Elementary and Ness City High School, graduating from Great Bend High School then with his certificate in welding fabrication from Hutchinson Community College. Alan was clever and bright. He enjoyed welding, one of his true passions in life. Later, he took over the family business, installing metal roofs, bought and flipped vehicles, and worked with his sister at their handyman business. Alan was a jack of all trades, with very few things that he was unable to figure out. Between Google, YouTube, and general know-how, he could get any job done.
Alan enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his brothers-in-law. They referred to themselves as HOGS (Husbands of Goodrow’s), and he was given the honorary title. Alan was a very witty man, always quick with a joke, or perhaps a bit of questionable humor. Many hands of the family tradition of pinochle were played by Alan and any given partner. He was quick to boast about winning and quicker to dispute a loss. Foosball was a pastime among the family, and Alan could zing a ball far too fast to defend. He was an avid Chiefs fan.
He was a light in everyone’s lives, and he would cheer you up or simply listen to you vent. Alan didn’t hesitate to help family whenever he was needed. He had a heart of service, showing his care for his family and friends time and time again, highlighted by his soft spot for his sister, Danielle. Alan may not have always shown his softer side, but there was no question about his love and dedication to his family. He was greatly loved by his family, and his parents were very proud of him. Alan will be very missed.
Survivors include his parents, Dan and Darla (Brandyberry) Goodrow of Ellinwood; his sisters, Crystal Hutchinson and husband Brian of Hays, and Mandy Norris and Josh of Ellinwood; brother-in-law, Mickey Hoskins and wife Whitney of Ellinwood; nieces, Aracely Hutchinson, Grace Hoskins, and Clementyne Norris; great niece, Sage Hutchinson; nephews, Elijah Hutchinson, Mac Hoskins, Dallon Luker, Shae Hoskins, Zarron Luker, Owen Norris, and Nixxon Luker; grandmothers, Rachel Goodrow of Penokee and Phyllis Brandyberry of Hill City; and large extended family and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Danielle Dee Hoskins; and grandfathers, Norman Brandyberry and Carl Goodrow.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at First Christian Church, Great Bend, with Reverend Joshua Leu presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Alan Goodrow Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.