Golda was born Oct. 26, 1910, in Hillsboro, Wis. She died following a long illness Jan. 18, 2006, in Burien.

She was a multi-talented woman, an extraordinary good cook, a great vegetable gardener and she grew many beautiful flowers which were entered in competitions and won many blue ribbons for her arrangements. Golda was in a quilting club and worked on many beautiful quilts through the years.

She met her husband, Clarence Bitzan, at a barn dance in 1936. He asked her to marry him on their first date but she wanted to wait a while. They later married Feb. 19, 1937, in Wisconsin. A daughter, Barbara, was born in Minnesota in 1939, a son, Thomas, was born in 1941 and a son, Joe, was born in 1947. Clarence got a job in Colville teaching at the Indian reservation, Golda followed him with Barbara later. The family moved to Burien in 1943 and Clarence taught at Highline High School for many years. Golda and the family loved to fish. She was an excellent fisherwoman. She was member of Lake Burien Presbyterian Church. Golda was a loving mother who will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, in 1992.

She is survived by her three children; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, 15003 14th Ave. S.W.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Golda’s name to the church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Please sign the online guest memorial book at www.bonneywatson.com.