Allan L. Goulding, MD
Allan L Goulding MD , husband of Natalie Goulding died Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at his home.
Dr Goulding was born in
He married Natalie Christine Sundberg in
1944. Dr Goulding and his family moved to
Dr. Goulding served as Governor of the
Montana Wyoming Chapter of the
During his practice years he served a seven year term on The Board of Medical Examiners, served as President of Billings Deaconess Hospital Medical Staff and St Vincent Hospital Medical Staff. He was Medical Director for four years at St Johns Nursing Home following which he was on The St Johns Foundation, one year as Chairman. He was the first director of the Deaconess Hospital Elder Care Assessment Clinic
During his Practice years outside of medical Interests, he was on the Board of The Billings Symphony, one year as President. He was an Elder of The Presbyterian Church and served on the Presbyterian Church Foundation Board.
He is survived by his wife Natalie, his daughter Christine Dryden and her husband Gerald, two grandsons, Cory and his wife Markisha, a great granddaughter Amaya and great grandson Kai, Joel and his wife Andrea , and granddaughter Megan: son Allan and his wife Kathy and two grandsons Brian and Daniel: and son Jeffry and his wife Georgann and step son Jeffrey Betters.
Interests include birding, fishing, reading, music, gardening and travel. His greatest interest was time spent with his family.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services
will be 11am Wednesday, September 16th at The First Congregational
Church in
Memorials may be made to your favorite charity, Nature Conservancy, Billings Clinic Foundation, or First Congregational Church Foundation.
Remembrances
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To Mrs. Goulding and to Jeff, I send my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your husband and father. Sincerely, Brad Bourne
The Stender and Stene families would like to send out deepest sympathy to Dr Goulding's family.
He has a very tender spot in our hearts. My mother, Ruth Stender, was one of Dr. Goulding's first patients when he started his practice with the Billings Clinic. She had spent almost 20 years bed ridden with tuberculosis when Dr. Gordon told her he was going to turn over her care to a new young Dr. as there was nothing further Dr. Gordon felt he could do for her. Dr. Goulding took her on as a patient, and got her on streptomycin and within a couple of years she was cured. I was a teenager when she was finally able to live with my Dad and me and be my Mom. Dr. Goulding took a personal interest in her case, and became a friend as well as Dr. to all of our family. He used to come out to Joliet once in a while to hunt or fish. We all found it hard to find another Dr. when he retired, because when we had an appointment, we enjoyed visiting with an old friend. He had the knowledge of modern medicine, but, he had the bedside manner of the "old country Dr." who genuinely wanted to know how we were, not just the medical ailments.
My grandmother. Martha Stene, was at St. John's at the same time as his mother. The two of them got to be friends, and Dr. spent time with Grandma also. She loved that.
Again, our condolences to the Goulding family.
Love and Prayers to you all.
Lois Stender Quier and family
To Mrs. Goulding and the rest of the family of Allan Goulding, I Bob Bales and son Rob send our condolences. We trimmed the trees and bushes at the East McDonald residence for twenty plus years and enjoyed visiting with Dr. and Mrs. Goulding on a number of topics. I still have his note dated 11/4/08 after the bad snow storm we had. You both were out of town but at Allan's request I removed several tree branches from the roof and others that were further endangering the house and utility lines. The note reads "We appreciate having you and your son take care of us. Have a good year". I will always remember and regret the loss of not only a good tree trimming client but also a good friend.
Mrs. Goulding, Jeff, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Goulding's passing has caused me to reflect on the influences of my youth. As we form our adult personalities and decide who and how we are going to be as adults, we are unknowingly affected by many people around us - our village, if you will. Over the past several days I have been reflecting on what an important part of my village the Goulding household was. The respect, kindness, discipline and intellectual curiosity displayed there most certainly helped shape who I became as an adult. I know that I am only one of many among Jeff's peers who was positively influenced by Dr. Goulding. It was an honor to know him.
May he rest in peace.
Love, Scott Tidyman
To the family of Dr. Goulding: I also send my condolences in the loss of such a fine and wonderful man. Dr. Goulding holds a very cherished place in my heart for all of the kindnesses he showed me. I treasure the memories I have of him, and will always remember him fondly. May he rest in peace. John Patten
Mrs. Goulding and Jeff,
I'm so sorry to hear the news.
He was an inspiration to a lot of our young minds.
Sincerely,
Bill Black