Goldyn Harris

Harris, Goldyn L. "Goldie" MADISON-Goldyn L. "Goldie" Harris, age 77, of Madison, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, after a sudden brief illness. She was born on April 24, 1932, in the town of Burke, the daughter of Newbert and Irma Kruger. Goldie graduated from Madison East High School in 1950. She married William Harris on Sept. 30, 1953, in Baxter, Tenn. Goldie worked for the State of Wisconsin, Department of Public Instruction, retiring in 1990. She most recently worked at Walmart in Monona. Goldie enjoyed reading, especially Danielle Steel books, collecting snowmen and porcelain dolls, baking, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, William; children, David L. (Lucy) Harris, Kathryn Harris, Elizabeth (Dave) Volkmann, William J. Harris and Michael A. Harris; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Goldie was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010. A special thank you to the staff at St. Mary's Hospital, 5th floor for the care they gave Goldie. Cemetery: Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010.