GOLDIE GOLDSTEIN

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GOLDIE GOLDSTEIN Peacefully, on February 13, 2005, in her 91st year, Goldie Goldstein passed away at the Women's Hospital. Goldie is survived by her children, Ken and Carla Goldstein and Avie and Donna Goldstein; her grandchildren, Kevin and Stacey, Ben, Lauren, Jennifer, Sarah, Jackie and Diana; and her great-granddaughter Emma. She is also survived by her sister Beth; and by her nieces and nephews. Goldie was predeceased by Keeva, her husband of 31 years, in 1970. Born in Ukraine on July 4, 1914, Goldie arrived in Winnipeg in 1921, with her father, mother and sister. Fifteen years later, she graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in Home Economics, the beginning of a lifelong interest in, and dedication to, the field of human nutrition. After graduation, she worked in the field of home economics, including a position with the Winnipeg Tribune to provide homemaking advice to readers. Goldie and Keeva were married in 1939. Together, they raised two sons, who were brought up to understand the importance of books and learning, and the importance of tolerance to others. Goldie was justly famous for her skills in the kitchen. She was not only a superb cook, but was also able to taste something in a restaurant, come home, and construct a recipe for the dish based on her memory of how it tasted. When her two sons were grown, Goldie returned to the University of Manitoba to update her knowledge of biochemistry. And then, for a number of years, beginning in the 1960s, she ran a clinic for people with diabetes, at the Health Sciences Centre. After Keeva passed away in 1970, Goldie traveled, and she maintained her interest in nutrition. As recently as three years ago, she was still auditing classes in nutrition at the U. of M. Today, at the University of Manitoba, there is a Goldie Goldstein Prize for studies in nutrition, awarded annually. Beginning in 1974, Goldie added a new title to her many interests -- baba. She loved, and was loved by, her grandchildren. And, in mid-January, the quilt of her life was enriched even further, with the arrival of her first great-granddaughter. She has left us a legacy of education, of family, of helping others. Funeral services for Goldie Goldstein were held on February 15, at Congregation Etz Chayim. We would like to thank Dr. Ken VanAmeyde, Dr. Garry Krepart and the staff of the Women's Hospital for their care and compassion. We would also like to thank the caregivers who helped Goldie in her home. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in Goldie's memory may be made to: The Goldie Goldstein Prize at the University of Manitoba, c/o Department of Private Funding, Room 179, Continuing Education Complex, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 (474-9195); or: The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Suite C400, 123 Doncaster Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3N 2B2 (477-7525).

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 19, 2005