Obituary

Carl James “Jimmy” Golden

Carl J. “Jimmy” Golden age 93 of Lee’s Summit, Mo. passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025. Born on April 19,1931 in Alexander, Indiana to Hazel Irene Lightfoot Golden and Tee Stephen Golden.

Jim proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, joining in 1949 and spending 30 months stationed in Japan. Jim loved his time in Japan and even learned to speak a few words in Japanese. He loved to talk about his service. He was later stationed at Forbes Air Base in Topeka, Kansas where he completed 11 months before his discharge. Following his military service Jim worked as a machinist, and his career took him to California and Florida before he eventually moved back to Kansas in 1971.

In 1959, Jim married Alice La Fontaine, though they divorced in 1960. He later married Jean Pfeifer in 1961, from which that union they adopted a son, Darrin Scott Pfeifer and he became stepfather to two children. Gary Pfeifer and Kenji Pfeifer Taylor.

He is survived by his sister Betty Robbins (Bob-deceased) of Lawrence Kansas and brother Larry Golden (Sandee) of Raymore, Missouri, his son Darrin Scott Pfeifer, his stepchildren Gary Pfeifer (Debbie) and Kenji Taylor (Keith); and many nieces and nephews who Jim loved dearly, and numerous extended family members. Family was the joy of Jim’s life.

Graveside service will be held on March 8, 2025, 1:00PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence Kansas. Friends and Family are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers the family recommends donating to your local VFW.