Norma T. Nokleby

F, b. 1922, d. 19 December 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1947As of 1947,her married name was Veatch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1922Norma T. Nokleby was born in 1922.
Marriage1947She married James Thomas Veatch in 1947.
Death19 December 1960Norma T. Nokleby died on 19 December 1960.

Cyrus Aaron Ferdig

M, b. 19 March 1888, d. 22 June 1959
Father*Henry Ferdig b. 27 May 1865, d. 27 May 1931
Mother*Susan Kent b. Sep 1869, d. 23 Jan 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1888Cyrus Aaron Ferdig was born on 19 March 1888 at Iowa.
He was the son of Henry Ferdig and Susan Kent.
Death22 June 1959Cyrus Aaron Ferdig died on 22 June 1959 at Washington at age 71.

Rosy Irwin

F, b. 30 July 1943, d. 19 October 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 June 1960As of 1 June 1960,her married name was Ferdig.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 July 1943Rosy Irwin was born on 30 July 1943.
Marriage1 June 1960She married Gary Keith Ferdig, son of Allan A. Ferdig and Rose Arretta Ferdig, on 1 June 1960 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death19 October 2011Rosy Irwin died on 19 October 2011 at age 68.

Ethel May Wright

F, b. 26 March 1922, d. 15 February 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 August 1940As of 9 August 1940,her married name was Ferdig.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 March 1922Ethel May Wright was born on 26 March 1922 at South Dakota.
Marriage9 August 1940She married Alfred Franklyn Ferdig, son of Alfred Edwin Ferdig and Rosanna Christina Sikmann, on 9 August 1940 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death15 February 2004Ethel May Wright died on 15 February 2004 at California at age 81.

Child of Ethel May Wright and Alfred Franklyn Ferdig

Donna Rae Ferdig

F, b. 31 October 1938, d. 1 May 2020
Father*Alfred Franklyn Ferdig b. 29 Jan 1911, d. 7 Sep 1983
Mother*Ethel May Wright b. 26 Mar 1922, d. 15 Feb 2004
Donna Ferdig 1957 senior portrait Provo High School, Igloo, South Dakota
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 June 1959As of 13 June 1959,her married name was Helsel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 October 1938Donna Rae Ferdig was born on 31 October 1938 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Alfred Franklyn Ferdig and Ethel May Wright.
Marriage13 June 1959Donna Rae Ferdig married James Edwin Helsel on 13 June 1959 Donna R Ferdig and J Edwin Helsel marriage announcement.
Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 20 Jun 1959 - Donna R Ferdig and J Edwin Helsel marriage announcement
Death1 May 2020Donna Rae Ferdig died on 1 May 2020 at New Mexico at age 81 DONNA RAE “FERDIG” HELSEL, devoted, compassionate, and giving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, departed this earth May 1, 2020 and entered the presence of her Heavenly Father. Born October 31, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska, Donna was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ethel Wright Ferdig. Most of her childhood was spent in Igloo, SD, home to the US Army’s Black Hills Ordnance Depot, where she graduated from Provo High School in 1957.

On June 13, 1959, Donna married her high school sweetheart, Ed Helsel from Edgemont, SD. Soon thereafter, the couple moved to Las Cruces, NM where Ed started an insurance agency with American National Insurance Company and where Ed still lives in the family home today.

Donna loved to sing and people were generally amazed at her memory of the words of old songs, especially from the 50’s and 60’s. As a couple, Donna and Ed were part of the music ministry in their church for over 50 years.

Donna also loved to travel and, as a result of opportunities presented by American National, she and Ed traveled all over the world.

Survivors include her husband of 60+ years, Ed Helsel of Las Cruces, son Tim Helsel (Renee) of Shawnee, KS, daughter Tammy Helsel Stidworthy (Bruce) of Albuquerque, NM, daughter-in-law Robin Helsel of Springfield, MO, brother Ed Ferdig (Patty) of Grass Valley, CA, grandchildren Colton (Nicole) of Springfield, MO, Brandon (Samantha) of Dallas, TX, Garrett (Kim) and Katelyn of Albuquerque, NM, and William and Adeline of Shawnee, KS.

In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her son Tony and great-grandson, Anthony.

A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at a later time where family and friends can celebrate her beautiful life.

Child of Donna Rae Ferdig and James Edwin Helsel

James Edwin Helsel

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJames Edwin Helsel was also known as Ed.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage13 June 1959James Edwin Helsel married Donna Rae Ferdig, daughter of Alfred Franklyn Ferdig and Ethel May Wright, on 13 June 1959 Donna R Ferdig and J Edwin Helsel marriage announcement.
Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 20 Jun 1959 - Donna R Ferdig and J Edwin Helsel marriage announcement

Child of James Edwin Helsel and Donna Rae Ferdig

David Alfred Walton

M, b. 26 January 1939, d. 24 March 1998
Father*Daniel Marion Walton b. 1903, d. 1971
Mother*Evelyn Margareth Ferdig b. 21 Jun 1914, d. 25 Nov 1984
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDavid Alfred Walton was also known as Dave A.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 January 1939David Alfred Walton was born on 26 January 1939 at Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota.
He was the son of Daniel Marion Walton and Evelyn Margareth Ferdig.
Death24 March 1998David Alfred Walton died on 24 March 1998 at age 59 Dave Walton, 60, a truck driver, died Tuesday, March 24, 1998, in Hamburg, Iowa. Mr. Walton was born Jan. 26, 1938, in Yankton. He attended Grove School in rural Yankton. He married Dorothy Travis on March 5, 1965, in Austin, Texas. He served in the U.S. Air Force and Army National Guard for four years.

He owned and operated Walton's repair shop in Utica for five years, and was then a truck driver for several companies. He most recently worked for Hoffman Trucking. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Travis of Yankton; a daughter, Dava Mier of Utica; two stepdaughters: Janis Towe of Oklahoma City and Sheila Hamilton of Caledonia, a stepson, Danny Janssen of St. Anthony, Idaho; and 13 grandchildren. Services begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Ray-Lane Funeral Chapel in Yankton, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral chapel.

Alice Irene Coates

F, b. 9 July 1943, d. 26 February 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 June 1965As of 19 June 1965,her married name was Ferdig.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 July 1943Alice Irene Coates was born on 9 July 1943.
Death26 February 2009She died on 26 February 2009 at age 65.

Charlene L. Mader

F, b. 1933, d. 4 July 1952
Father*Charles Lincoln Mader b. 12 Feb 1907, d. 12 Aug 1967
Mother*Alta Lucille Bruggeman b. 27 Mar 1910, d. 14 Oct 1995
Charlene Mader 1950 sophomore portrait Lincoln High School, Seattle, Washington
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharlene L. Mader was also known as Charleen.
Married Name28 January 1951As of 28 January 1951,her married name was Bigelow.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1933Charlene L. Mader was born in 1933 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Charles Lincoln Mader and Alta Lucille Bruggeman.
Death4 July 1952Charlene L. Mader died on 4 July 1952 at Seattle, King, Washington.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Mitchell, Davison, South DakotaCharlene L. Mader was listed as a daughter in Alta Lucille Bruggeman's household on the 1940 Census at Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota.1

Child of Charlene L. Mader

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03853; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 18-13A.

Danny R. Bigelow

M, b. 30 July 1951, d. 10 July 2010
Mother*Charlene L. Mader b. 1933, d. 4 Jul 1952
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 July 1951Danny R. Bigelow was born on 30 July 1951 at Seattle, King, Washington.
He was the son of Charlene L. Mader.
Death10 July 2010Danny R. Bigelow died on 10 July 2010 at Minnesota at age 58 Name:     Dan Bigelow
Gender:     Male
Marital Status:     Divorced
Death Age:     58
Record Type:     Cremation
Birth Date:     30 Jul 1951
Birth Place:     Seattle, Washington, USA
Residence Place:     Red Lake Falls, Red Lake, Minnesota, United States
Occupation:     Laborer
Industry or Location: CONSTRUCTION
Death Date:     10 Jul 2010
Death Place:     Red Lake Falls, Red Lake, Minnesota, United States
Death Registration Date:     2010
Cemetery:     Riverside Crematory
Cremation Date:     14 Jul 2010
Mother's Maiden Name:     Mater
Informant:     Dana Bigelow
Informant Relation:     Son
Father:     Kenneth Ray Bigelow
Mother:     Charlene Bigelow
Certificate Number:     2010-MN-020396.

Melvin Leonard Clark

M, b. 4 August 1911, d. 10 October 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 August 1911Melvin Leonard Clark was born on 4 August 1911.
Marriage14 March 1954He married Alta Lucille Bruggeman on 14 March 1954 at King, Washington.
Death10 October 2002Melvin Leonard Clark died on 10 October 2002 at King, Washington, at age 91.

Larry Dean Sejnoha Sr.

M, b. 9 January 1939, d. 12 January 2012
Father*Vincent Sejnoha b. 7 Jan 1914, d. 27 Jul 1981
Mother*Margaret Josephine Mader b. 4 Sep 1915, d. 19 Nov 1989
Larry Sejnoha 1957 senior portrait Andes Central High School, Lake Andes, South Dakota
Larry Dean Sejnoha Sr
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 January 1939Larry Dean Sejnoha Sr. was born on 9 January 1939 at Lake Andes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
He was the son of Vincent Sejnoha and Margaret Josephine Mader.
Marriage15 February 1958Larry Dean Sejnoha Sr. married Aves Rose Zachariasen on 15 February 1958 Aves Zachariasen and Larry D Sejnoha marriage announcement.
The Daily Republic (Mitchell, South Dakota) 25 Feb 1958 - Aves Zachariasen and Larry D Sejnoha marriage announcement
Death12 January 2012Larry Dean Sejnoha Sr. died on 12 January 2012 at Yankton, South Dakota, at age 73 Larry Dean Sejnoha, Sr., age 73 of Yankton, SD and formerly of Lake Andes, SD, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.

Memorial Services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Military Rights by the Ernest Bowyer VFW Post 791, Yankton and SDARNG, Sioux Falls will take place immediately following the memorial service at the church. A private family burial will take place later. Visitations will be from 5-7 PM, Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Honorary Urn Bearers will be his grandsons, Rick and Dean Preston, Joseph Matuska, and his nephews, Marlin Jr., Shane, and Dustin Sejnoha.

Larry was born January 9, 1939 in Lake Andes, SD to Vince and Margaret (Mader) Sejnoha. He married his high school sweetheart, Aves Rose Zachariasen on February 15, 1958. In their 54 years together, they were blessed with 4 daughters and one son.

In 1955, Larry joined the South Dakota National Guard, and was called to active duty in October, 1961 during the Cuban Crisis. One year later, he enlisted in the regular Army and military life began. Of his 23 years in the regular Army, Larry and his family lived in many states and overseas, spending 2 years in Turkey, 2 years in Thailand and 8 years in Germany. Retiring from the Army in 1984, Larry began a clock sales and repair business in Sierra Vista, AZ. He closed the shop in 1995 and he and Aves began an RV dealership near Yankton with their youngest daughter and her husband. Larry and Aves retired in 2000, traveling the United States in their 5th wheel for 2 1/2 years, then returning to Yankton to settle down. Unable to be idle, Larry had a clock repair business in his garage until 2009. In March of 2009, Larry suffered a major illness, as well as losing both of his brothers to cancer, Marlin in June and Ron in July 2009. The past couple of years, he has enjoyed his dogs, family and friends at the Elks and VFW.

His memory will be cherished by his wife, Aves of Yankton; 4 daughters: Terri (Lynn) Behl of Parkston, SD, Peggy (Kerry) Johnson of Arizona, Tammy (Doug) Matuska of Yankton and Melanie (Roger) Higdon, of Florida; a son, Larry D. Sejnoha, Jr of Denver, CO; 11 grandchildren: Christina, Amanda, Rick (Ashlee), and Dean Preston, Matthew and Brent Johnson, Joseph (Michelle) and Lori Matuska, Veronica (Ed) Capiak, Michael and Chandra Ewing, 5 great-grandchildren: Selena, Evan, Shiloh, Mackenzie, and DeLaney; lifelong friends, Tom Novotny and Virgil Bechen, as well as his Andes Central Senior Class; sisters-in-law, Jo Sejnoha of Yankton, SD and Karel Sejnoha of Sioux Falls, SD; nieces and nephews: Dawn (Richard) List of Crofton, NE, Dina Anderson (Larry Wood) and Dani Sejnoha, both of Yankton, SD, Marlin Sejnoha, Jr., Stephanie Richter, Shane Sejnoha, Valerie Headlee, Dustin Sejnoha, and Amber Garry, all of Sioux Falls, SD

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Marlin and Ron Sejnoha.

Ronald Vincent Sejnoha

M, b. 1 September 1941, d. 4 July 2009
Father*Vincent Sejnoha b. 7 Jan 1914, d. 27 Jul 1981
Mother*Margaret Josephine Mader b. 4 Sep 1915, d. 19 Nov 1989
Ron Sejnoha 1959 junior portrait Andes Central High School, Lake Andes, South Dakota
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 September 1941Ronald Vincent Sejnoha was born on 1 September 1941 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Vincent Sejnoha and Margaret Josephine Mader.
Marriage8 September 1962Ronald Vincent Sejnoha married Joann Sheils on 8 September 1962.
Death4 July 2009Ronald Vincent Sejnoha died on 4 July 2009 at age 67 Ronald V. Sejnoha, age 67, of Yankton, passed away from cancer related complications on Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, S.D.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton. Visitations will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with the family present. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry & Aves Sejnoha, Richard List, Larry Woods, Chuck & Bonnie King, Charlie & Carol Gauker; grandsons, Derek Anderson, Andy List, Ben List, Calan List, Logan Anderson; and great-granddaughter Jozie Anderson.

Ronald was born September 7, 1941, at Geddes, S.D., to Vincent and Margaret (Mader) Sejnoha. He grew up and graduated from Lake Andes, S.D., High School in 1960. He worked at local grocery stores in Lake Andes, S.D., during high school; he learned the art of meat cutting moving to Yankton after graduation. He was employed at Cimpl Meats before returning back to Pickstown, S.D., to work at a grocery store as a meat cutter for a few years.

On September 8, 1962, he was united in marriage to Joann (Jo) Sheils in Lake Andes, S.D. They moved to Mitchell and worked at a local grocery store then returned back to Yankton in 1964 to start his long career as meat department manager for Sunshine Foods in Sioux Falls and Yankton until his retirement in 1999. Not keeping himself busy enough, he went to work as a maintenance guy at First National Bank and the First National Bankcard Center in Yankton. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and dancing in his younger days. He enjoyed spending time on his yard and garden, cooking, camping, boating and woodworking but most of all enjoyed being with his grandchildren.

Those who will always cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, "Jo" Joann; his daughters: Dawn (Richard) List of Crofton, NE, and their children: Andrew, Ben and Calan; Dina Anderson of Yankton, S.D., and her children Derek (Ka Yang) of St. Paul, MN, and Logan and a great granddaughter, Jozie Tru; Danielle of Yankton, S.D., and loving mother-in-law, Leonilla "Lee" Christopherson of Yankton, S.D. Also grateful to have shared his life are his family and brother Larry (Aves) Sejnoha of Yankton, S.D; sister-in-law, Karel Sejnoha of Sioux Falls, S.D; brother-in-law, Bruce (Anita) Sheils of Clinton, AR; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Marlin Sejnoha Sr.

Marlin Charles Sejnoha Sr.

M, b. 7 December 1945, d. 8 June 2009
Father*Vincent Sejnoha b. 7 Jan 1914, d. 27 Jul 1981
Mother*Margaret Josephine Mader b. 4 Sep 1915, d. 19 Nov 1989
Marlin Charles Sejnoha Sr
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameMarlin Charles Sejnoha Sr. also went by the name of Pug.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 December 1945Marlin Charles Sejnoha Sr. was born on 7 December 1945 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Vincent Sejnoha and Margaret Josephine Mader.
Death8 June 2009Marlin Charles Sejnoha Sr. died on 8 June 2009 at age 63 Funeral Service Wood Lawn record: 06-13-2009

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce that our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009 surrounded by his family and with his wife by his side, following a brief battle with cancer. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am on Friday, June 12th at Miller Funeral Home, 13th & Main Ave. with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Marlin will take "One Sweet Ride" with his grandson, Jacob, to Woodlawn Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest. A memorial tribute will take place at Marlin's home in Soldotna, Alaska in July. Memorials may be directed to the Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls.

Marlin "Pug" Sejnoha was born on December 7, 1945 in Geddes, SD to Vincent and Margaret (Mader) Sejnoha. He graduated from Lake Andes High School and was united in marriage to Karel A. Schryvers on November 7, 1964 in Lakes Andes. During high school, Marlin worked at Nick's Grocery Store in Lake Andes. He was a route man for Terrace Park Dairy until 1977, when he purchased Pete's Café in Lake Andes. A few years later, he built the Golden Eagle Steak House and Lounge in Lake Andes.

In 1986, Marlin, Karel and their family moved to Sioux Falls. In 1987, he founded Marlin's Country Grill in Sioux Falls and in 1997, CBM Food Service was founded. In 2002, Marlin became semi-retired, but remained active in running the family business. During his retirement, he enjoyed fishing with family and friends on the banks of the Kenai River in Soldotna, Alaska, where he spent time at the cabin that he built by hand.

Marlin's passions in life were his family and grandkids, his love for Alaska and witnessing the company that he founded flourish. He was most proud that his family stayed together and worked together in the company he founded.

Marlin was preceded in death by his parents and an aunt, Rose Hoven.

Child of Marlin Charles Sejnoha Sr.

Aves Rose Zachariasen

F, b. 26 May 1941, d. 18 September 2016
Aves Rose (Zachariasen) Sejnoha
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 February 1958As of 15 February 1958,her married name was Sejnoha.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 May 1941Aves Rose Zachariasen was born on 26 May 1941 at South Dakota.
Marriage15 February 1958She married Larry Dean Sejnoha Sr., son of Vincent Sejnoha and Margaret Josephine Mader, on 15 February 1958 Aves Zachariasen and Larry D Sejnoha marriage announcement.
The Daily Republic (Mitchell, South Dakota) 25 Feb 1958 - Aves Zachariasen and Larry D Sejnoha marriage announcement
Death18 September 2016Aves Rose Zachariasen died on 18 September 2016 at South Dakota at age 75 Aves Rose Sejnoha, age 75, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 18, 2016, at her home in Yankton, SD.

A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Larry Regynski officiating. Private family burial of her cremated remains will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, September 23, 2016, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a Scripture service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.

Harriet Grace Burkey

F, b. 8 April 1922, d. 29 January 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 March 1946As of 16 March 1946,her married name was Larson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 April 1922Harriet Grace Burkey was born on 8 April 1922 at Minnesota.
Marriage16 March 1946She married Orrin Johnnie Larson, son of Ole J. Larson and Agnes Ruth Mader, on 16 March 1946 at Douglas, Minnesota.
Death29 January 2006Harriet Grace Burkey died on 29 January 2006 at Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, at age 83.

Children of Harriet Grace Burkey and Orrin Johnnie Larson

Arlene Norma Rosby

F, b. 6 August 1940, d. 6 March 2019
Father*Ole Richard Rosby b. 19 Jun 1909, d. 15 Jan 1998
Mother*Rosella Marie Larson b. 30 Oct 1912, d. 20 Jun 1998
Arlene N Rosby 1958 senior portrait Glenwood High School, Glenwood, Minnesota
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 September 1961As of 9 September 1961,her married name was Kirkwold.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1940Arlene Norma Rosby was born on 6 August 1940 at Farwell, Pope, Minnesota.
She was the daughter of Ole Richard Rosby and Rosella Marie Larson.
Death6 March 2019Arlene Norma Rosby died on 6 March 2019 at age 78 Arlene Norma Kirkwold, wonderful wife, mother and homemaker, died on March 6, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Arlene is survived by her husband, Larry Kirkwold; her daughter Susie Hook and son-in-law Justin; her son Tom and daughter-in-law Lisa; her grandsons Trevor and Evan; and her brother Stan Rosby and sister-in-law Mary.

Arlene was born in Farwell, Minnesota on August 6, 1940 to Ole Rosby and Rosella Larson. She graduated from Glenwood High School (Minnesota) in 1958 and shortly thereafter was working in Minneapolis for International Harvester. In 1960 she met Larry at the wedding of Dean and Pat Pederson in Glenwood. Arlene and Larry were married on September 9, 1961 at Nora Lutheran Church in the countryside southwest of Farwell, MN.

Upon Larry’s graduation in 1964, they moved to Ogden, Utah, where Tom was born later that year. During the following year they relocated to Missoula, Montana where Larry continued working for the U.S. Forest Service. However, the private sector beckoned and in 1966 Larry accepted a job with Weyerhaeuser and moved the family to Federal Way, Washington (suburb of Seattle and Tacoma) where they lived from 1966 to 1976. The ten years on the Pacific Northwest were foundational to the family, as Susie was born in 1971 and the family flourished with wonderful friends, church, home and career.

In 1976, the family undertook the most important change that they would ever experience with their relocation from Federal Way, Washington to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Arlene and Larry would remain in Hot Springs for 41 years where they became deeply ingrained in their church, community and friends. Arlene discovered Westminster Presbyterian Church where the family remained members until 2017.

Arlene and Larry relocated to Springdale, Arkansas in April of 2017, which reunited the entire family within a mile of one another. This was the second great gift from God bestowed upon this family as we were given two extraordinary years to be close to one another. The first great gift was that Arlene recovered from a nearly fatal aneurysm in 2003 and we were gifted with her wonderful presence for another 15 ½ years.

Arlene enjoyed many wonderful years being a homemaker, wife and mother to Larry, Susie and Tom. In between her management of the family’s meals, after school activities, Larry’s work parties and financial management, she was able to volunteer in the community and become an accomplished flower arranger. Arlene was President of the Junior Auxiliary of Hot Springs, a long term volunteer at the Jackson House (crisis center) and served numerous terms as a member of the session of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arlene’s skills with flower arranging earned her numerous awards in competition. However, she really loved serving others with her flower arrangements that were custom made for events and occasions.

Arlene enjoyed her family most of all. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren, Trevor and Evan. She had an especially strong connection with Trevor, and was endlessly amused and entranced by Evan’s character and charm. Her curiosity and optimism about her grandchildren’s future was lovingly communicated to them continuously. As a mother, she was completely dedicated. She was always very involved, helpful, concerned, constructive and loving. Susie and Tom were never lacking love and care from their mother.

Arlene was a fantastic life partner to Larry for 57 years. She continuously encouraged his work life by holding down the fort at home, hosting parties, attending work events and managing the home in an enthusiastic manner. Arlene managed through Larry’s absence while he was working for 6 weeks in Indonesia and then much later during his career peak when he frequently traveled to Seattle and overseas to Europe and Australia. Their love was unwavering and set a wonderful example for their children and grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 16th at First Presbyterian Church in Springdale, Arkansas. A later Celebration of Life service will be held in Minnesota during the summer at a place and time yet to be determined. She will be inurned in a columbarium at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs at a later date.