In Loving Memory of John Warren Goss
July 8, 1946 – Oct. 26, 2026
John Warren Goss passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 80.
John was born on July 8, 1946, to John and Barbara Goss. Along with his sisters, Susan and Diane, he shared many fond memories of growing up in Newhall, a small rural town in Southern California. John's father owned the local gas station, where everyone knew the Goss family.
John was a star athlete in high school and went on to play Triple-A baseball right out of school. His baseball career came to an end when he married his high school sweetheart, Sandy.
Together, they moved to Kelseyville, California, in 1972, where they raised their two beautiful children, Brad and Sheri. They started John Goss Backhoe and Sewer Contractor in 1974 and spent 25 years building the business, raising their children, and becoming an important part of the Kelseyville community.
John began operating a backhoe at the age of 19 and built a 52-year career as a backhoe and sewer contractor, earning a reputation for his tireless work ethic and dedication. It was rare to find him sitting still.
Whether he was operating his backhoe, driving his dump truck, or lending someone a ...