Albert I. Golden Obituary (2007) - Overland Park, Kansas

Albert I. Golden, 90, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007 at ManorCare of Overland Park. Funeral services will be 10:30am Tuesday, July 10, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave. Burial at Sheffield Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner Synagogue, 9900 Antioch Rd., Overland Park, KS 66212 or the Kansas City Community Kollel c/o B.I.A.V. Mr. Golden was a manager/representative and agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cleveland, OH for many years before retiring in 1982. He then worked at Deercreek Driving Range. Mr. Golden was a member of Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner Synagogue, Jewish Community Center and Life Underwriters Association. He was a former member of Temple Emmanu El in Cleveland, OH. Mr. Golden was an avid Zionist and was very involved as a volunteer for Hadassah with his wife, Bernice. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Bernice Z. Golden, in 1999 and brother, Lee Goulden in 1976. Mr. Golden is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Howard P. and Sharon Golden, Denver, CO; daughter and son-in-law: Marjorie and Jay Robinow, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Hannah, Joseph, Aaron and David Robinow. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Golden’s life focus was his family and large extended family. He dedicated his life to service and caring for family members. He was a big supporter and avid fan of his nephew, Bert Stratton’s Klezmer band, Yiddishe Cup.