Goldie Sargetis Floor Nielson
Our loving mother, grandmother (Yiayia), sister, and friend Goldie passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2015, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Goldie was born September 18, 1925 in Altonah, Utah to Theros and Cleanthe (Maragoudakis) Sargetis. She was raised on the family farm until age 15, when the family moved to Salt Lake City. She attended Granite High School, where she played basketball and graduated with honors. Goldie also graduated from secretarial school with a degree in shorthand and typing. She worked at Continental Bank as a secretary to the president for four years.
Goldie married Andrew “Andy” G. Floor on June 5, 1947 in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. They raised four children. They owned and operated several movie theaters and the Valley-Vu Drive In. Later, Goldie worked for Anaconda Wire and Cable as the Western District Manager.
After Andy’s death in 1980, Goldie married Bud Nielson in 1983. They traveled the states in their motor home, spending winters in Palm Springs.
Love of family was foremost in Goldie’s life. She was an elegant woman with a beautiful smile. Famous for her Greek cooking and she loved working in her flower garden. She was an ardent fan of the Utah Jazz.
Goldie is survived by Bud Nielsen; children Ted (Deborah) Floor, Chris (Kathy) Floor, Andrea (Chuck) Korogi, and Tina Lines; eight grandchildren Michelle Smith, Nicole Floor, Stephanie, Andrew and Alex Floor, Damon and Alexander Lines, Christopher Korogi; three great-grandchildren; sisters Mary Souvall and Dorothy Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Andy; parents; sisters Irene Landures, Eva Soter; and brother John Sargetis.
A viewing will be held in her honor on Thursday, May 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, prayer service (Triasagion) at 7:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. A funeral will be held on Friday, May 29th at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 279 South 1300 West, Salt Lake City. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South, Salt Lake City.
The family expresses a special thanks to nurse Debbie from Bristol Hospice and Randi Tisdale her loyal caregiver for 3 years.
In lieu of flowers, please donate money in her honor to the Greek Orthodox Church.