Arlene's Memory Wall
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Arlene was a very special friend back in the early years (1966) as I babysat for Karen and Lori until I had children and then the girls babysat for me. Made no difference when you dropped in to see them, they were always ready to stop and talk. Kinda lost contact with them when they moved to Florida but thought of them every time I went by their two houses in Stevensville. They were truly one of a kind, and loved them both so much! Bonnie (Tiefenbach) Simmelink
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Bonnie Simmelink
February 18th, 2020 at 12:40pm
Arlene was a neighbor from the 60's in Stevensville. I babysat for Karen and Lori and then the girls babysat for my two kids. Joe and Arlene were two of the best, didn't make any difference when you stopped by they were both ready to sit and visit. When they moved a few miles away we still kept in touch but not so much after they retired to Florida. Every time I passed by their houses in Stevensville, I thought of them ... not many like Joe and Arlene! Will miss them but they are safely in God's arms now. Bonnie (Tiefenbach) Simmelink
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Bonnie Simmelink
February 18th, 2020 at 12:34pm
Thoughts and prayers for Arlene's family. I worked with her and for her in OR as her secretary, Both Arlene and Joe were wonderful people and delightful to know. Rest in peace Arlene. Think of you often.
Carol Adent
Cumming, GA
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Carol Adent
February 5th, 2020 at 1:36pm
Loved Arlene. She was so sweet and well liked at Lakeland all those years. She was also married to an amazing man, Joe. The two of them together...adorable!
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Elizabeth Carter-Flood
February 3rd, 2020 at 12:20pm
I was a neighbor & worked with Arlene at Ladies & Gents, at Lake & Golf Ests. in Winter Haven. Always invited to her dinners with family, she was an amazing friend. She will always be missed by all who knew & loved her. Family & friends can hold onto many happy memories.
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Donna Baum
February 2nd, 2020 at 4:44pm
I can only say that Arlene was THE BEST!!! She was my OR supervisor for 5 years and was such a warm, caring, fun person. I am lucky to call her my friend. Even though we only reconnected recently, she always had a place in my heart and I cherish the memories of the fun times we had. My condolences to all her family members for I know she will be deeply missed. Marilyn Backus Patterson
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Marilyn Backus Patterson
February 2nd, 2020 at 7:13am
What a beautiful and wonderful person Arlene was! Such a great loss! Though I had not known her very long, I remember the first time we met. She was so cordial to me that I felt I had known her my whole life. Arlene is sorely missed by all who loved her. Gods blessings on her and her family. 🙏🙏🙏
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Justine McIntyre
February 1st, 2020 at 8:20am
Dear Family & friends, My sincere sympathy in your loss of this beautiful lady. I remember her and her extended family very warmly. Know that I will offer a private Mass for your "loved one" on Saturday morning,February 1st. It's been an honor to be a part of your special family.
In Christ's Never-ending Love,
Father Bill Jacobs, Former Pastor, SS John & Bernard Parish
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Rev. William J. Jacobs, Jr.
January 31st, 2020 at 7:29pm
My aunt Ruth Frobel worked as a registered nurse with Arlene Patti in the Operating Room at Lakeland when Arlene was the nursing supervisor. She was so wonderful to my aunt through her several illnesses. I did not know Arlene personally but remain grateful for the support she gave to my aunt. My deepest sympathies to her family. MaryLou Hauch Crotty
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MaryLou Hauch Crotty
January 31st, 2020 at 7:24pm
