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Valda Golling Obituary

Golling, Valda D. One of the World's Oldest Dies at the Age of 110 Preceded in death by husband Benjamin C. Golling, a noted St. Paul photographer and daughter Gertrude Okerlund. Survived by granddaughter Val (Richard) Cohn and great-grandson Matthew Cohn, also many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Memorial Service 4:30PM Monday at MACALESTER PLYMOUTH UNITED CHURCH, 1658 Lincoln Ave., St. Paul. Reception will follow the Memorial Service. Private burial at Mount Zion Hebrew Congregation Cemetery. Special thanks to Dr. Steven Skildum and the staff at the Episcopal Church Home for their love and special attention. Memorials preferred to donor's choice. Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service 651-228-1006

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Published by Pioneer Press from Jun. 2 to Jun. 4, 2006.

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Gloria Ballou

June 6, 2006

Dear Val, Dick, & Matt:

Thank You for all the time and love you gave in caring for Valda.

I have so many fond memories of all our times spent with Valda. She was always a beautiful lady and a marvelous cook. From the time I was born, she was my special aunt. Her generosity overflowed to all her family and friends.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

Jean Fusco

June 4, 2006

I grew up next door to Mrs. Golling on Amherst Street. She was always such a delight to talk to and such an inspiration. Whenever I think of her I smile! May she rest in peace.

Carie

June 4, 2006

wow!! 110 is some life!!! you must be so proud of your grandma! i just had to say how impressive and may she rest in peace!

Elizabeth (Betsy) Gardner

June 4, 2006

Forever in my heart will be the memory of Mrs. Golling and her daughter, Gert, as our lovely neighbors on Amherst Street, Tangletown, St. Paul. She was kind to our family, patient with the noise of the four Gardner kids(!), and an impeccable dresser. I think over all the years as neighbors, she bought more than her fair share of campfire girls cookies, supported school marathons, and was far too generous when any snow-shoveling was done.



On behalf of my family, Pat (RIP) and Judy Gardner, Pat Jr., Jean and Mike and myself, we're so grateful to have known her.



May she rest in peace!

gary gould

June 3, 2006

You are the greatest. I say are because you will be in my thoughts forever. gary

Marcy Shink

June 2, 2006

Dear Val - Gram was a fabulous lady. When I think of her, things that comes to mind are her angel food cakes at birthday parties, and a beautiful, pink dress and jewelry at the Athletic Club during an Easter dinner. She was sweet, classy and always said nice thing to me, especially about you. I love you and my thoughts are with you, Dick and Matt. - Love, Marcy

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