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Steven Allan Golden was born on April 30, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. He developed an interest in puppets at an early age and went on to become a member of the ensemble that earned an Emmy for Outstanding Accomplishment in Children's Programming for the television show "The Magic Door", which was a Jewish educational show in the late 60's, while working at Ray Nelson's Puppet Place in Chicago. In the early 70's, he joined Bobby …

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A Celebration of Life was held for Steven at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles on August 25, 2022. Many of Steven's closest friends attended and shared their memories of Steven with the group. It was a wonderful tribute to Steven and his life! A video of the event is available here for you to view if you were unable to attend. https://youtu.be/ZRvUWSbM4ZA

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Community Involvement

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

West LA Bird Club Natural Products Show

Volunteer of

Puppeteers of America National Festival Puppetry Store

Volunteer of

3-D SPACE The Center for Stereoscopic Photography, Art, Cinema, and Education

Participated in

Organizer of

Chicagoland Puppetry Guild

Attendee of

Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry

Professional Organization
Organizer of

Puppeteers of America

Professional Organization
A memory from Puppeteers of America
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Attendee of

West Los Angeles Bird Club

Community Club
A memory from West Los Angeles Bird Club
 (West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA, None)
Board member of

International Puppetry Museum

Attendee of

Los Angeles 3-D Club - Stereo Club of Southern California

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What was Steven's favorite color?
Purple, he loved anything purple
Purple, he loved anything purple
Purple, he loved anything purple
What were Steven's favorite vacation spots?
Las Vegas and Catalina
Las Vegas and Catalina
Las Vegas and Catalina
What were Steven's favorite artists or styles of art?
Anything 3 D. He had cameras, joined 3 clubs, liked 3 D movies
Anything 3 D. He had cameras, joined 3 clubs, liked 3 D movies
Anything 3 D. He had cameras, joined 3 clubs, liked 3 D movies
What were Steven's favorite local spots?
He had a lot of favorite eateries. Loved food
He had a lot of favorite eateries. Loved food
He had a lot of favorite eateries. Loved food

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Born

April 30th, 1945
Chicago, IL
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Started a job at Ray Nelson's Puppet Place

1967
Chicago, Illinois
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Started a job at Bobby Clark's

1971
"Pinocchio" Touring Company

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Cause of death

Amyloidosis induced Heart failure

Method of disposition

Burial at sea

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Pacific Ocean

Funeral services provided by

Keck School of Medicine

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