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1927

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2013

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Bernard Goldenstein Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 21, 2013.

Bernard Peter Goldenstein passed away May 17, 2013 at the age of 85. He was born in Merton Township, Steele County, Minnesota on July 22, 1927 to Harm B. and Altjeline R. Goldenstein. He spoke fluent Plattdeutsch (Low German) as a child.

Bernard was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps. He worked as a machinist for Viking Pump of Cedar Falls, Iowa until his retirement , then went to work for a vitamin supplement manufacturing company, Hillstead Corporation of San Jose, CA where he was Plant Maintenance Superintendent until the late 1980's. In 1984, he became the apartment manager where he lived; and also was the caretaker at the Wesleyan Church-Livingword Fellowship where he was also a member.

Bernard married Dorothella Thompson on December 27, 1998 at the Wesleyan Church.

Bernard is survived by his wife, Dorothella; sons, Bruce Goldenstein of Leesburg, VA and Steve Goldenstein of Centralia, WA; step children, Mariella Yancey and Teresa Ohrt of Vancouver, WA, Marijean Metcalf of Gresham, OR, Sarah Hoyt of Spokane, WA, Esther Tschetter of Souix Falls, SD, John Thompson, Aletha Holdorf, William Thompson, Timothy Thompson all of Ridgefield, WA, Kathleen Gappa of Lakewood, CO, Mark Thompson of Portland, OR and Rebecca Barbo of Woodland, WA; six grandchildren and 25 step grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son Dennis Goldenstein.

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June 17, 2014

stacey davis

Sure do miss u!

June 29, 2013

Terrie Gasperetti

I will always see you at the door counting heads on Sunday. Thanks for all the smiles and hugs. I appreciate all you and Dorothella have done. You were an enormous blessing for many.

May 25, 2013

John Thompson

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May 25, 2013

Carol and Don Jr Billman

We will always love and miss you Uncle Benny.
Love Carol and Don Jr

May 25, 2013

Tonya Neipert

I will always love and miss you, Uncle Benny

May 24, 2013

stacey Davis

May 24, 2013

Stacey Davis

Dear Grandpa,
I am sad of your passing but comforted to know that where you rest now is in the Kingdom of Heaven. You are reunited with Grandma, Dennis and family who were waiting for you with open arms. I have so many Great memories of you growing up! One being, spending the night with you and Grandma and you and I getting up Sunday morning to go to church.(Grandma had those pork chops waiting for us when we got home):) Another.. Santa Cruz, where we all spent numerous weekends riding rides and picnicing on the beach. You loved that log ride. Thought you and Dad were never going to get off it, lol. Camping...You and Grandma went camping with us a few times. Lots of fun! Such wonderful memories! You are very dear to my heart! Grandpa, you will be greatly missed but I know this is not goodbye, for one day I will join you in heaven. May you rest in peace. I Love You! Your Granddaughter, Stacey

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May 23, 2013

Jodie Donovan

Grandpa, I'm so glad I got to talk to you! We may not have talked or seen each other as often these last many years but that didn't mean that you weren't in my thoughts. Some of the best memories I have are grandparent memories. Like you guys being the first to come see Nyki when she was born or the Easter you came to mom and dad's when Amber and Nyki were little or you and I climbing around at Echo Canyon on a family vacation. I will miss you like crazy and I love you so much!

May 23, 2013

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May 22, 2013

May 22,2013 Benny you will be so missed and I know you are whole again and with the mother of your three sons. I remember all to well of the family outings we used to have at Grandpa & Grandma Stewart's. It was such a fun time. God speed you in your resting place!

May 22, 2013

Nyki Lewis

Grandpa,
It has been quite some time since we have seen each other, but I think of you often. It saddens me that you have been called Home, but I know you are at peace. Never forget that I love you. I will always appreciate you and Dorthella flying across the country to attend my high school graduation... It's definitely a memory that sticks in my head. I love you!

Your great-granddaughter,
Nyki

May 22, 2013

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May 22, 2013

Uncle Benny, I was sorry to hear of your passing. You were my favorite Uncle. You were the only adult to play with us kids at family picnics. You set a wonderful example for me as a man of Christ. In my later teen years I excepted Christ into my heart because of you. You have 2 wonderful sons who have grown up to great men of a God as well. Both Steve and Bruce were like brothers to me. Your 3rd son Denny was born a "special child of God". He was always my sidekick. Wherever I was, Denny was bedside me. He was always so special to me and I loved him with all my heart. You are finally meeting again. My Aunt Bonnie loved you with all her heart. Finally you are together again. I will miss you even though I haven't seen you in so long, but I won't say goodbye because I will see you again. Love you Uncle Benny. Connie Mercurio (Cedar Falls, Iowa)

May 22, 2013

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May 22, 2013

Steven Harm Goldenstein

Dad,
I was the youngest of your three sons. There was one thing special that you instilled in me as a young child. Your zeal for putting the Lord first in my life. I have continued to follow Him and have instilled this in our children as well. By doing so, I know that your Mansion was completed last Friday and ready for occupancy at just that very special moment you was called to go Home with our Lord and Saviour. I also know by our previous conversations that you were ready to be reunited with family and friends that have gone on before you. My prayer is that you are having a Glorious time in HEAVEN. I know that one day I will see you again in GLORY. Until that day you will be missed here with all of us.
I Love You!

Your youngest Son,
Steven Harm

May 21, 2013

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May 21, 2013

Terri Norton

A light to help you find you're way.

May 21, 2013

Terri Norton

Grandpa, you will be terribly missed. You are finally able to rest without discomfort and join those already awaiting you on the other side. Enjoy the freedoms that our Lord Jesus provides for us when we depart the realm of the living. Spread your wings and fly. I will see you in the here after.
Your granddaughter, Terri.

May 21, 2013

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May 21, 2013

Bruce Goldenstein

Dad,
You and I were together here on this earth but a short season, as trying a period as it may have been. Thank you for allowing me to be your eldest son; and for your endeavor to instill in me those beliefs and values which were of such importance to you; all of which was not in vain.
Do rest yourself easily now, and for your peace of mind-- and in answer to your question; Yes! . . . you will see me there in Heaven that day in which I'm called. I love you!
Your First Born,
Bruce

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