Helen Lois Golding

Helen Lois Golding (Carter), 85, passed away peacefully Monday, May 15, 2017 at her Clintonville home of 60 years. She was born in her grandparents’ home in Cadiz, OH on April 30, 1932 to James and Sarah (Richards) Carter, both deceased. She grew up in the village of Hopedale, OH, then Cadiz, OH surrounded by many aunts, uncles, and cousins, then graduated as Valedictorian of the Cadiz HS Class of 1950. She attended White Cross Nursing School in Columbus, OH and went on to work as an RN, first at White Cross Hospital, then for many years at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Lois was preceded in death by loving husband of 59 years, Barnett (Barney) L Golding in 2015. She is survived and loved by brother Jeffrey (Millie) Carter, daughter Elisa Coleman (Rick Stephan), and sons Douglas Golding (Leah Reynolds), George Golding (Lindsay Owen), and Seth (Tracey) Golding. Lois adored her grandchildren: Ian, Mason, Dylan, Ian R., Julie, Sam, Sarah, Jeffrey, Genevieve, and Olivia. She is also survived by in-laws Jessie (Golding) and Kenneth Hall. She was active in the Glenmont Elementary PTA, TWIG of Children’s Hospital, and the Central OH Hiking Club in her younger years, and later was a volunteer at the Whetstone Park of Roses and the Ohio Historical Society. Lois enjoyed (along with Barney) a love of nature and was active in the Audubon and the Columbus Natural History Societies. She participated in the first Lake Erie to Ohio River canoe trip with the Ohio Historical Canoe Route Assn., and enjoyed many tours with the Canal Society of Ohio, the Society for Industrial Archaeology, and several trips to Europe and to Africa. She was also a longtime supporter of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the OSU Theatre Dept. Lois was an avid reader and loved spending down time with a good book and a cup of tea. She enjoyed a wonderful life and will always be remembered as a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. Friends may call at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085 on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where service will follow at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lois’ name can be made to: Columbus Park of Roses Foundation, PO Box 09576, Columbus, OH 43209. www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com

Helen Lois Golding

April 30, 1932 - May 15, 2017