October 31, 1957 – June 21, 2024
Brian R. Goldsmith
Brian R. Goldsmith, aka BG, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, family man and friend, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024 after a 3-year battle with brain cancer. Brian is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathleen Goldsmith, children Aubrey (spouse Floris) and Sean (spouse Sydney), and grandchildren Brynn, Tilden, and Wesley. Brian also leaves behind brothers Keith, Tom, and William (as well as the many members of the BuRP), sisters Jill, Nancy, and Janet, and many family members who all loved and adored him. He was known by his siblings, and all, as a rock of what is right in this world.
Brian will always be remembered as a modern-day Renaissance Man. One who knew that physical, mental, and spiritual well-being was paramount for the human species to flourish. In this spirit, he raised two children in the scriptures of Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Trek, instilling the moral code that, “the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one”.
His early morning breakfast discussions, sharing his deep musical wisdom, and convincing his family to don their water skis and hit the morning “CBG” (Crescent Bar Glass) or grab their snow skis to make ‘first tracks’ on the mountain, will never be forgotten. The dozens of families and friends who learned under his caring guidance to snow ski, water ski, fish, hike, and seize the fun moments in life ensures his spirit will live in immortality here on earth.
Brian was known by many as the founder of the Brotherhood of Rising Pisces (or BuRP), a motley crew of adventurers who championed a forum for free thought, love, and open expression of their souls. This group of family, and their loved ones, will cherish his memory in every cast of the line or moment in the meadow.
Most of all, Brian’s 44-years of devoted love and marriage to Kathleen is an inspiration to all that were blessed to know them and their divine connection. Their commitment to the values of marriage and foundational love cannot be duplicated. It will always be held up as a shining example as to how deep love can be in the brightest of times and the darkest of hours. Or as BG would state it in the words of Rob Reiner, “As you wish…”.
In Brian’s honor, “May the trout on your line be as worthy of love and compassion as Brian Goldsmith”.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Brian’s name to EvergreenHealth Hospice Services c/o EvergreenHealth Foundation 12040 NE 128th St. MS #5 – Kirkland, WA 98034-3098, or online at , please designate Hospice Fund, in honor of the wonderful, round-the-clock care he received there at the last moments of his happy life.
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