Winnifred Arlene Montanelli's Obituary
Winnifred Arlene Montanelli, 83, passed away on March 14, 2014 in Puyallup, WA. She was born on March 13, 1931 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to Clair R. and Winnifred M. (Sexton) De Foer.
Arlene was very active at Bethel Baptist Church where she played the organ and piano, was head of the Women’s Group and was a prayer warrior. Her sweet and sassy ways are going to be missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by her daughter Florence “Candy” Strother, Step-daughter Sheila Hvizdak; ½ brother Duane Buckholz; sisters Betty Reed, Bonnie McPherson, Roberta Haas and Nancy Crites; Grand Kids Robert Cox, Jacob Cox, JR and Johnny Montanelli, Leah Reyes, Patrick McMullin, Corie Hammock; Great Grand Kids Taylor, Casey, Bobby, Walker, Jackson, Destiny, Hailey, Jake, Sara, Trevor, Seth, Ryana, Gabriele.
Arlene was preceded in death by her husband John and daughter Lynnette Kissinger.
Services will be held at 1pm, Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Mountain View Funeral Home Valley Chapel with a reception to follow.
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