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Norma Mary Golden, An Eye For Fashion:
When Norma Golden's husband, optometrist Dr. Donald L. Golden, opened his first office in 1946, he was a pioneer in contact lenses. In fact, he sold nothing else.
With Mrs. Golden's help, her husband's business became the Detroit Optometric Centers, which grew from its downtown Detroit office in the First National Building into today's "D.O.C" -- a chain of more than 100 optical stores in six states.
In the mid-1960s, the company began selling conventional eyeglasses as well as contacts. Designer frames were first marketed 10 years later, and Mrs. Golden became the company's buyer for the higher-end eyewear.
"It was her eye and her influence that really gave us the fashion edge," said son Richard S. Golden, current D.O.C president and CEO.
Mrs. Golden, a West Bloomfield resident, died Nov. 2, 2000 at age 83. In 1995, she battled against both breast and uterine cancer. A recurrence of uterine cancer last month caused her death.
D.O.C has been active in breast cancer awareness, sponsoring the "Yes Mamm" program in October that promotes early detection and brings mobile mammography units from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute to D.O.C mall locations.
Mrs. Golden was known for her fashion flair -- she once appeared on a local newspaper's "10 Best-Dressed" list. "When my mother walked into the room, she had a starlet quality about her," said her son. "She was very tall, with big blonde hair, designer suits -- always colorful and beautifully tailored."
When designer frames were first marketed in the 1960s, Mrs. Golden dealt with the frame manufacturers and traveled to shows, occasionally in Europe, to look at new styles. "She sought out the best lines and made sure that we had them first," said Richard Golden. She continued her purchasing role for nearly 20 years.
Mrs. Golden also kept an eye on the business end. As her husband remembers, "She had a very good sense of merchandising, how to sell to customers. She would always see if employees were doing the right thing -- if they were talking to the people properly.
"We had a wonderful life together," he added. "We were married 61 years. We were together all the time."
Richard Golden's wife, Shelley Golden, was very close to her mother-in-law. "Her soul and her spirit were so incredibly young," she said. "Norma just embraced life. Being with her was like being with a girlfriend my age. When we were together, we could giggle like two little schoolgirls.
"She had an incredible zest for life. To her, life was truly a celebration."
Norma Golden is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald L. Golden; sons and daughters-in-law Michael "Mickey" Golden of West Bloomfield, Richard and Shelley Golden of Bloomfield Hills, Randal and Susan Golden of Orchard Lake and grandchildren Bradley Golden, Aaron Dillon, Seth Golden, Jessica Golden, Jaclyn Golden, Jaynee Golden and Jenna Golden.
Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, 18831 W. 12 Mile Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076 or Hospice of Calif.; grandchildren, Jan (Bob) Emmer, Karen Brenner, Jerry (Harriet) Goldman, Ken Snyder, Steve Snyder, Tina (Chris) Norton; and great-grandchildren, Jeff and Brian Emmer, Lori and Stacy Brenner, Philip, Erik and Brooke Goldman, Gregory and Alex Norton. She was the beloved wife of the late Fred Goldman and mother of the late Hy (the late Lucille) Goldman. Graveside services were held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction.
JACK H. GOLD, formerly of Southfield of Coral Springs, Fla., died Aug. 29, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Miriam Gold; sons and daughters-in-law, marc and Barbara, Gary and Debby, Roy and Janet; grandchildren, Jared, Daryl, Bryan, Matthew, Michael and Lauren.
LEO GOLDENBERG, 79, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 22, 2000. He was a member of Adat Shalom Synagogue, Craftsman Lodge F & AM and a former member of B'nai B'rith. Mr. Goldenberg is survived by his wife, Ellen Goldenberg; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Robert and Barbie Goldenberg of Ann Arbor; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Larry Weintraub; grandsons, Steven and Michael Goldenberg. He was the dear brother of the late Norman Goldenberg. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be directed to Karmanos Cancer Institute. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
DOROTHY FINEGOLD, 90, formerly of Farmington Hills of Atlanta, Ga., died July 25, 2000. Mrs. Finegold is survived by her sons, Marvin and Rodney Finegold; daughter, Arline Davis; daughters-in-law, Kathy Finegold and Priscilla Finegold; son-in-law, Joe Davis; grandchildren, Narrah Finegold, Paul and David Finegold, Steven Davis and Mark D'Agastino; great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Shira and Alena Davis and Mallory D'Agastino. She was the beloved wife of the late William Finegold. Contributions may be made to the Make-a Wish Foundation or a charity of one's choice.
PAUL GOLDBERG, 55, of Detroit, died July 12, 2000. He was a mathematician and had a photographic memory. Mr. Goldberg graduated Henry Ford High School with honors and then attended Wayne State University, where he received his degree in accounting. He worked many years for Chrysler and loved cars and mechanics. He was an old-time movie buff and collector of old movies and audio tapes of musical scores. He is survived by his mother, Annette Goldberg of Detroit; sisters and brother-in-law, Judy and Paul Glassman of West Bloomfield, Cheryl Austel of Newhall, New York, N.Y.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gloria and Alvin Matzler of New York. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Services and interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
DANIEL MARTIN GOLDSTEIN, 41, formerly of Bloomfield Hills of Calif.; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Dr. Carl Frickman of Loveland, Florida; sister, Harriet Swartz of Southfield; grandchildren, Marci and David Beneson, Dana and Joel Wallace, Rachel Schey, Felise Flack; great-grandchildren, Avi Beneson, Jeana Beneson, Vicki Beneson, Brooke Wallace; daughter-in-law, Rita Golditch; sister-in-law, Florence Seyburn. Mrs. Golditch was the beloved wife of the late Louis Golditch; loving mother of the late Morton Golditch, the late Eleanor Schey; loving sister of the late George Seyburn; the late Lillian Rose, the late Helen Karo. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Services and interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
DINA GOLD, 88, of Keego Harbor, died June 17, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Sol Gold of Keego Harbor; son, Martin Gold of Farmington Hills; daughter and son-in-law, Rhoda and Ted Kahn of West Bloomfield; sister, Faye Weiner of Delray Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Jeremy (Elizabeth), Cynthia Rose, David P., Daniel Kahn. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra, Hospice of Illinois and worked at managing a law library at Michigan. She also worked with the Coalition of Essential Schools, an educational reform movement. Mrs. Goldblatt is survived by her husband, Peter Ward; daughter, Clea Goldblatt; son, Zac Ward; mother, Althea Howes; sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and David Pollock. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Howes. Interment at Arborcrest Memorial Park. Contributions may be directed to the Washington Street, Suite 224, Jackson, MI 49201. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
VIOLA W. GOLDSMITH, 97, of Rochester Hills, died June 13, 2000. Mrs. Goldsmith was an insurance agent. She was a 1924 Vassar Phi Beta Kappa graduate, a case worker for the American Red Cross during World War II, a past president of Temple Hesed in Scranton, Pa., a past president of the Connecticut, Joan and Robert Rosen of Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren, Francesca and Michael Morrissey, Erica and Hugh Sullivan, Arthur and Jeanna Rosen, Lawrence and Sharon Rosen, Kenneth Rosen, Ilise Rosen, William and Toni Roan; great-grandchildren, Michela, Isabelle Morrissey, Stephen Morrissey, Daniel Sullivan, Kyle and Dylan Rosen, Jared and Emily Roan. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Goldsmith. Interment in Michigan, 16250 Northland Dr., Southfield, MI 48075. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction.
CELIA GOLDBERG, 92, of Oak Park, died June 8, 2000. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Harvey and Barbara Goldberg of West Bloomfield, Fred and Fran Goldberg of Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Jerry Bauman of Silverspring, Md., Ilene Lashbrook of Westland, Sandra and Al Ackerman of Capistrano Beach, N.Y.; grandchildren, Matthew and Joshua Finegold, Julian and Daniel Martinez del Campo. Graveside services at the Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction.
