Nathan Gould

NATHAN JEROME GOULD, born Feb. 17, 1930, died peacefully on March 26, 2012. He was a child of the Great Depression, and this informed his life in many ways. Having grown up with little, he learned to cherish the small things and never lost his sense of wonder. He took care of the possessions and relationships that were in his life. He was a devoted partner to Marlys, his wife of 52 years, who preceded him in death. As a brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, "Papa Nate" was a counselor, confidant, teacher, and cheerleader. The joy was palpable in his face and voice when he got to speak with his great-grandchildren. Nate was first a shop teacher, working in the Cleveland Public Schools until his retirement. After that, he embarked upon a second career as a home repairman and general contractor. His skill at relating to people took him into the homes of the wealthy and the poor as well as businesses all over Greater Cleveland, and the affection between him and the people he worked with was strong. There was hardly a door he could walk through that didn't have a fond acquaintance behind it, ready to smile at his greeting. Mourning Nate, in addition to his sister, Marcine (Arty Weiner), daughter Cindy (Michael Courtright), grandchildren Stephen Courtright (JoElle) and Elissa Courtright, and great-grandchildren Seren and Porter Courtright, are his brother-in-law Paul Solomon (Joyce) and his special friend Ruth Wertheimer, as well as many other friends and family members. Services will be Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10 a.m. at BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1985 S. TAYLOR RD., CLEVELAND HTS. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence, 23260 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Hts., FOLLOWING SERVICES UNTIL 5 P.M. AND 7-9 P.M. ON THURSDAY. FRIDAY VISITATION WILL BE FROM 2-5 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of "Papa Nate" to Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, 2110 W. 110, Cleveland, 44102 Attn: David Anderson.