Obituary of Arnold Goldstein

Arnie died August 25, 2016 in Olympia at age 85 from an aortic dissection. He was surrounded by family and friends the last 10 days of his life. The first of three sons, Arnie was born in The Bronx, NY to Adolph and Ida Schuman Goldstein. He was a proud graduate of Erasmus Hall High School, Brooklyn, NY, and received a BA from Brooklyn College and an MA from New York University. Postgraduate studies were at Boston University and USC. Arnie served two years in the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia from 1953 to 1955. After teaching social studies and science in New York, Arnie accepted a counseling position with DODDS (Department of Defense Dependents Schools Europe) and spent the next 37 years as a high school counselor, elementary and high school principal, and Superintendent of DODDS schools in Northern Italy. In 1962, his career took him to an American military base in Verdun, France where he met and later married Betty Clanton, his wife of 51 years. Further assignments were in England, Germany, Greece and Italy. With his boundless energy, wit and zest for life, Arnie had tremendous impacts upon his students, family and friends. He was an active participant and leader in many organizations, including Phi Delta Kappa, NARFE, Gyro and Temple Beth Hatfiloh. In retirement, he and Betty continued to explore the world and share their experiences with all who would listen. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jonathan (Gayle), Andrew (Julie) and Matthew (Yara); daughter, Ellen Convissar (Bob) by his first wife, Barbara Esrig Gharemani; nine grandchildren; brother, Jerry Goldstein (Ruth); sister-in-law, Barbara Clanton Ackerman (Charlie); brother-in-law, Tim Clanton (Lucy). Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501. Please leave memories of Arnie or condolences for his family in the Guestbook below.