Gordon Kenneth Gold son of Inez Cooper and Samuel Gold was born December 20, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. Gordon entered eternal rest on Friday December 9, 2022.
Jane Frances Casey daughter of Helen Obrien and Charles Casey was born on July 18, 1929 in Mason City, Iowa. Jane entered eternal rest on Friday November 18, 2022.
Gordon a premium toy legend in his own time. He created and produced thousands of cereal and cracker jack toys. He invented the concept of the McDonald's Happy Meal. He made more kids happier than Santa Claus. Gold's customers sounded like a who's who. General foods, Cracker Jacks, Kellogg's cereal, Pillsbury, and Kool-Aid to name a few. Gold was licensed to use some of the most famous names in the world. Walt Disney, all its characters, Flintstones, Jackson-Five, Quaker-Oaks and numerous others.
Gordon Gold was a real estate investor in the Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro, and Wilmington, NC area for over 25 years.
Jane Casey Gold was Crowned Ms. Iowa in February of 1949. Jane was a television actress, and super-model. A loving wife, mother and friend to all of those who were blessed to be in her presence. Jane enjoyed painting, running, and shopping.
Gordon and Jane were united in Holy Matrimony February 13, 1956, and to this union 3 children were born.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, …
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, and Brothers, Neil Casey, (Connie) Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Jack Casey, (Poly) Iowa.
Those left to cherish the life and legacy include Son, Jeffery Gold (Chrissy) of Angier, NC; Daughters, Tracy Gold Waters (Scott) of Cary, NC and Dorian Fultcher of Wilmington, NC; six Grandchildren, Jordan Gold, (Marina), Britney Clark, Jenny Fultcher, Tara Fultcher, Christy Fultcher, and Sam Fultcher; four great-grandchildren, Gordon Sister, Arlene Tucker, (Sherman) of Chicago, Illinois; two Nieces, Jamie Gregory, (Peter) New York, and Michele Tucker, Chicago Illinois