Clarie Arneson's Obituary
Clarie Viola Arneson, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grand-mother passed away at home surrounded by family on 9/4/2013.
Clarie was born on 9/23/1921 to John and Julia Westby, the seventh of eleven children. She married Stanley Arneson on 8/15/1942, settling in Tacoma after WWII and were partners for over 54 years until his death in 1996.
Clarie's greatest pleasures were her family and friends, welcoming all who came to her house with great hospitality and a smile. She was a woman of great love, spirit and faith.
She is survived by her sisters: Bernice, Donna, Alva; her children: Sharon (Victor), Pamela (Robert), Richard (Lynn); grandchildren: Richelle, Bertina, Richard Jr., Sean, Heather and Brita; 6 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wed. 9/11/2013 at 11:00am with a reception to follow at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Tacoma.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 253-584-0252. Remembrances may be shared at www.mountainviewtacoma.com
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