Obituary of Arthur W. Golden

Arthur M. Golden, 93, for Eugene, Oregon passed away peacefully on March 31, 2016 in his home. Family, dear friends and loving caregivers surrounded him in last days.He was born on November 18, 1922 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Mollie Goldman Golden and Barnett Golden.Arthur spent most of his professional career as a Realtor in Utica, New York. He moved to Oregon in 1980.Arthur enriched the lives of many people. He had a charismatic personality and was very engaging. He could easily energize others and give them hope and a sense of possibility. He was a Flying Tiger in WWII. The impact of this war was one of this last memories and the question he could never resolve is, Why war? An active member of AA he enjoyed 63 years of sobriety and sponsored many other people. His closest friends are those that he sponsored and they remained devoted to him throughout his life. Arthur believed deeply that education was the great equalizer and devoted much time to volunteering in public schools. He loved teaching the joy of reading to students and worked on two school bond campaigns. He loved going to student performances! He was known for his practical jokes and quick wit. Arthur was committed to a healthy life style and started running marathons when he was 50. Once his car broke down on the way to a marathon and he ran 21miles to the marathon and then 26 miles to complete the marathon. Dad was devoted to finding a cure for Fanconi Anemia and volunteered many hours for the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund. Arthur loved the arts and each Eugene Symphony Concert was a magical experience for him.Arthur is survived by his three daughters; Nancy Golden, Sue Cramer and Rose Golden, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.Donations in honor of Arthur can be made to the Fanconi Anemia Fund at 1801 Willamette #200, Eugene, Oregon 97401 or Springfield Education Foundation at 525 Mill St. Springfield, Oregon 97477.In memory of Arthur; go for a run, read to a child, or attend a Eugene Symphony Concert.Services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Temple Beth Israel at 1:00 pm in Eugene, Oregon. Graveside services with Military Honors to follow at the Eugene Masonic Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Poole-Larsen Funeral Home. Please visit the online obituary where you are invited to sign the guestbook at www.musgroves.com.