Audrey Goold's Obituary
Audrey J. Goold, 86, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8th, 2017. She was born on November 29th, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN to Erland and Mary Thulen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Gordon C. Goold, and her brother, Russ Thulen. Audrey is survived by her son Dr. Michael Gordon Goold (Diane), her daughter Kim Goold Ladd (Mike), her son William Gordon Goold (Shannon); grandchildren Matthew Gordon Goold, Christine Audrey Goold, Dr. Ashley Ladd Wright (Mike), Heather Nicole Ladd, William Carson Goold, Sophie Grace Goold, Graham Freeman Goold, and Griffin Robert Goold; and great-grandchildren Kade Gordon Goold and Leo Benjamin Wright. Audrey’s greatest joy was found in spending time with her family which included her famous birthday dinners that she thoughtfully planned for and made special for each and every one, and her traditional and much anticipated Christmas Eve celebrations annually at Benihana and her home. Audrey also adored visits from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 at 10:30am with a memorial service following at 11:30am. Charitable donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in memory of Audrey and in honor of her grandson Griffin Goold.
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