2018 Directory

36 WYOMING ARCHITECTURE .18 | www.aia-wyoming.org AIA Wyoming Members Remembered BY DALE BUCKINGHAM, AIA Wyoming and the Architectural Commu- nity lost one of its best this year. Doug Coates was a mentor and a friend who always had time for me. Doug hired me fresh out of School in 1983 and treated me like a son. Throughout his career, Doug worked out of his home, so when I was in the office, I was part of the family. I fed the dog, house-sat, helped unload groceries, and ate countless home-baked cookies while employed with Doug. He taught me more than I can express here, and a great measure of the success I have enjoyed is a result of Doug’s guidance. Even after leaving Doug’s Architectural practice, I continued to stay in touch with Doug and his wife Roberta. Then, when I started my own practice, Doug counseled me and fed work to me on a contract basis for 2 or 3 years enabling me to get my feet under me and survive. I will always cherish those early days in my architectural career with Doug. He taught me the importance of maintaining a “life” outside the office to keep my work inside the office fresh and inspired. Doug loved his family and always had something going. He skied, wind-surfaced, collected fossils, owned a Porsche, hunted, fished, coached soccer, vol- unteered with meals-on-wheels and other charitable organizations, etc, etc, etc. And yet, he still had time to do good architecture. His good work will be evident in Cheyenne and the surrounding areas for years to come. Doug’s impact on those around him was obvious at the Cel- ebration of Life held for him last Spring. The family did not anticipate the number of people who would come. It was a standing room only tribute to a great man… A man that fought Parkinson’s and Cancer without a complaint. A man who never lost his zeal for life. A man that I miss and will always respect. Thanks for a life well lived, Doug! b William "Bill" Goodman, AIA - passed away July 23, 2018 AIA Wyoming member since January 1982 44 year architectural career Joined TSP, Inc. in 1984 Worked at Malone-Belton Architects University of Colorado, Boulder Graduate Sheridan, WY native Douglas Lloyd Coates, AIA - passed away February 6, 2018 AIA Wyoming member since January 1979 In private practice for 45 years Interned at Banner Associates in Cheyenne University of Wyoming Graduate Casper, WY native “I’m headed for beans…” Anyone who spent any time with Bill Goodman un- derstood that meant he was leaving the office for lunch. Bill had his own unique vernacular. An Architect by trade, and a Cowboy at heart, Bill was always a joy to work with. His kind-hearted ways helped many a young architect learn the trade as he would spend time explaining the technical side of details and construction drawings. He had an easy way of “steer- ing” design elements to a place where they were buildable and economical, making the builder’s job easier. If you were the young guy in the office, Bill would invite you out to his house and cook supper for you, making you feel like you belonged and that he was rooting for you. Believing the best in folks was an attribute that came easily for Bill, which made him very likeable, but it was his peculiar cowboy-eze that made you have to listen closely and really think about what he was telling you. I still find myself using some of his terminology such as “ucky-pucky” for caulking. After working with Bill for a couple years the new people in the office would come to me and ask me to interpret what Bill told them. I would tell them that they would figure it out…they just needed to think like a cowboy and ask him again. Bill was a guy who didn’t like conflict…he just wanted to get the job done right and move to the next task. Sheridan, the State of Wyoming and the Architectural community will miss Bill. I would say that they don’t make ‘em like Bill anymore, but in reality, Bill was one of a kind, and he will be missed. Happy Trails my friend!