Welson Wilson Arden, 86, of Amarillo died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Perry Hunsaker, associate pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mr. Arden was born July 16, 1917, to James Curry Arden and George Willie Clough Arden, the youngest male of eight children. His father died in the flu epidemic in 1919. His mother and siblings moved to Amarillo in February of 1927. It was the family's Methodist Minister, moving from Seymour to San Jacinto Methodist Church in Amarillo, that found work for his mother, Willie Arden, and the older brothers. Upon reaching Clarendon, during the drive to Amarillo each of the children had to empty their pockets in search of pennies to buy gas to reach Amarillo.
During the depression, the family fared well, as each family member, regardless of age was responsible for some part of the household expenses. Each contributed to the well being of the whole family, hence Wilson's life revolved around his church and family. During Wilson's teen years, he was an active leader in the district's Flora Forman youth program and was awarded the Bones Hooks White Rose Award in the late 1930's. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1935 and married Mable Kathryn "Bo" Stephenson on March 29, 1940.
Wilson worked for Furr Food Stores, Kerr Paper Company, Russell's Stationery and during World War II at the Helium Plant. Wilson and his father-in-law, Ira Stephenson, were winning defendants in determining the right to work law in the State of Texas. He moved houses with a family owned house-moving company and managed Eagle Paint Company prior to starting his own business, Arden's of Amarillo.
A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, He was chairman of the Board of San Jacinto Methodist Church, and began ,teaching an adult Sunday school class at San Jacinto and was a charter member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He continued teaching adult Sunday school in the Christian Workers Class, teaching a total of approximately 60 years.
Following his selection as District Lay leader in 1950, Wilson spoke throughout the Panhandle in many of the district churches. In 1952, the Wilson Arden family was nominated to represent the Amarillo District in Chicago as the Methodist family of the year.
District Superintendent Dr. Earl G. Hamlet asked Bo and Wilson to become active in the soon to be, new church in West Amarillo. He was active in the beginnings of St. Paul Methodist Church, and it was always a great deal of pride for him to have been one of the first half dozen or so families to become a part of St. Paul Methodist Church, and to have served 50 years of the church's history along with brothers, Ancel and Dudley, and sister Alice, whose memorial services have been held previously in the church.
Wilson was very active in many civic projects and organizations. He was instrumental in the establishment of Top of Texas Alcoholics Anonymous in Amarillo. He was a member of the founding board of Samaritan Counseling Center and Amarillo Children's Cottage.
He was a founding member of Amarillo Executive Club and President of South Kiwanis Club and President of Knife and Fork Club and Lions Club and was a Mason. He and Bo were tour guides for Trailways Tours for three years, following their retirement from Arden's of Amarillo, he was also a member of St. Anthony's Auxiliary.
Wilson had two lifetime passions, both extensions of growing up in a single parent home during the depression: his love of his church and family.
Survivors include his wife; three children, Steve Arden and wife, Dorinda, of College Station, Elaine Cannon of Amarillo and Tony Arden and wife, Beatrice, of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Paige Jackson of Amarillo, Steve Cannon and wife, Brigitta, of Austin, Chandler Arden and Johnna of Bryan, Celeste Riley and husband, Hayden, of Denton and Curry and Ephraim Arden of Amarillo; six great-grandchildren, Candace and Cameron Jackson, both of Amarillo, Chris and Jessica Arden, both of Bryan, Liv Arden of Austin and Corbin Riley of Denton.
The family suggests memorials be to Carillon Bell Fund, in care of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 W Interstate 40, Amarilo, TX 79106; Amarillo Children's Cottage; or a favorite charity
The family asks that friends join them Wednesday at 6311 Gainsborough.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 24, 2004
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Perry Hunsaker, associate pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mr. Arden was born July 16, 1917, to James Curry Arden and George Willie Clough Arden, the youngest male of eight children. His father died in the flu epidemic in 1919. His mother and siblings moved to Amarillo in February of 1927. It was the family's Methodist Minister, moving from Seymour to San Jacinto Methodist Church in Amarillo, that found work for his mother, Willie Arden, and the older brothers. Upon reaching Clarendon, during the drive to Amarillo each of the children had to empty their pockets in search of pennies to buy gas to reach Amarillo.
During the depression, the family fared well, as each family member, regardless of age was responsible for some part of the household expenses. Each contributed to the well being of the whole family, hence Wilson's life revolved around his church and family. During Wilson's teen years, he was an active leader in the district's Flora Forman youth program and was awarded the Bones Hooks White Rose Award in the late 1930's. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1935 and married Mable Kathryn "Bo" Stephenson on March 29, 1940.
Wilson worked for Furr Food Stores, Kerr Paper Company, Russell's Stationery and during World War II at the Helium Plant. Wilson and his father-in-law, Ira Stephenson, were winning defendants in determining the right to work law in the State of Texas. He moved houses with a family owned house-moving company and managed Eagle Paint Company prior to starting his own business, Arden's of Amarillo.
A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, He was chairman of the Board of San Jacinto Methodist Church, and began ,teaching an adult Sunday school class at San Jacinto and was a charter member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He continued teaching adult Sunday school in the Christian Workers Class, teaching a total of approximately 60 years.
Following his selection as District Lay leader in 1950, Wilson spoke throughout the Panhandle in many of the district churches. In 1952, the Wilson Arden family was nominated to represent the Amarillo District in Chicago as the Methodist family of the year.
District Superintendent Dr. Earl G. Hamlet asked Bo and Wilson to become active in the soon to be, new church in West Amarillo. He was active in the beginnings of St. Paul Methodist Church, and it was always a great deal of pride for him to have been one of the first half dozen or so families to become a part of St. Paul Methodist Church, and to have served 50 years of the church's history along with brothers, Ancel and Dudley, and sister Alice, whose memorial services have been held previously in the church.
Wilson was very active in many civic projects and organizations. He was instrumental in the establishment of Top of Texas Alcoholics Anonymous in Amarillo. He was a member of the founding board of Samaritan Counseling Center and Amarillo Children's Cottage.
He was a founding member of Amarillo Executive Club and President of South Kiwanis Club and President of Knife and Fork Club and Lions Club and was a Mason. He and Bo were tour guides for Trailways Tours for three years, following their retirement from Arden's of Amarillo, he was also a member of St. Anthony's Auxiliary.
Wilson had two lifetime passions, both extensions of growing up in a single parent home during the depression: his love of his church and family.
Survivors include his wife; three children, Steve Arden and wife, Dorinda, of College Station, Elaine Cannon of Amarillo and Tony Arden and wife, Beatrice, of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Paige Jackson of Amarillo, Steve Cannon and wife, Brigitta, of Austin, Chandler Arden and Johnna of Bryan, Celeste Riley and husband, Hayden, of Denton and Curry and Ephraim Arden of Amarillo; six great-grandchildren, Candace and Cameron Jackson, both of Amarillo, Chris and Jessica Arden, both of Bryan, Liv Arden of Austin and Corbin Riley of Denton.
The family suggests memorials be to Carillon Bell Fund, in care of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 W Interstate 40, Amarilo, TX 79106; Amarillo Children's Cottage; or a favorite charity
The family asks that friends join them Wednesday at 6311 Gainsborough.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 24, 2004
Welson Wilson Arden, 86, of Amarillo died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Perry Hunsaker, associate pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mr. Arden was born July 16, 1917, to James Curry Arden and George Willie Clough Arden, the youngest male of eight children. His father died in the flu epidemic in 1919. His mother and siblings moved to Amarillo in February of 1927. It was the family's Methodist Minister, moving from Seymour to San Jacinto Methodist Church in Amarillo, that found work for his mother, Willie Arden, and the older brothers. Upon reaching Clarendon, during the drive to Amarillo each of the children had to empty their pockets in search of pennies to buy gas to reach Amarillo.
During the depression, the family fared well, as each family member, regardless of age was responsible for some part of the household expenses. Each contributed to the well being of the whole family, hence Wilson's life revolved around his church and family. During Wilson's teen years, he was an active leader in the district's Flora Forman youth program and was awarded the Bones Hooks White Rose Award in the late 1930's. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1935 and married Mable Kathryn "Bo" Stephenson on March 29, 1940.
Wilson worked for Furr Food Stores, Kerr Paper Company, Russell's Stationery and during World War II at the Helium Plant. Wilson and his father-in-law, Ira Stephenson, were winning defendants in determining the right to work law in the State of Texas. He moved houses with a family owned house-moving company and managed Eagle Paint Company prior to starting his own business, Arden's of Amarillo.
A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, He was chairman of the Board of San Jacinto Methodist Church, and began ,teaching an adult Sunday school class at San Jacinto and was a charter member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He continued teaching adult Sunday school in the Christian Workers Class, teaching a total of approximately 60 years.
Following his selection as District Lay leader in 1950, Wilson spoke throughout the Panhandle in many of the district churches. In 1952, the Wilson Arden family was nominated to represent the Amarillo District in Chicago as the Methodist family of the year.
District Superintendent Dr. Earl G. Hamlet asked Bo and Wilson to become active in the soon to be, new church in West Amarillo. He was active in the beginnings of St. Paul Methodist Church, and it was always a great deal of pride for him to have been one of the first half dozen or so families to become a part of St. Paul Methodist Church, and to have served 50 years of the church's history along with brothers, Ancel and Dudley, and sister Alice, whose memorial services have been held previously in the church.
Wilson was very active in many civic projects and organizations. He was instrumental in the establishment of Top of Texas Alcoholics Anonymous in Amarillo. He was a member of the founding board of Samaritan Counseling Center and Amarillo Children's Cottage.
He was a founding member of Amarillo Executive Club and President of South Kiwanis Club and President of Knife and Fork Club and Lions Club and was a Mason. He and Bo were tour guides for Trailways Tours for three years, following their retirement from Arden's of Amarillo, he was also a member of St. Anthony's Auxiliary.
Wilson had two lifetime passions, both extensions of growing up in a single parent home during the depression: his love of his church and family.
Survivors include his wife; three children, Steve Arden and wife, Dorinda, of College Station, Elaine Cannon of Amarillo and Tony Arden and wife, Beatrice, of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Paige Jackson of Amarillo, Steve Cannon and wife, Brigitta, of Austin, Chandler Arden and Johnna of Bryan, Celeste Riley and husband, Hayden, of Denton and Curry and Ephraim Arden of Amarillo; six great-grandchildren, Candace and Cameron Jackson, both of Amarillo, Chris and Jessica Arden, both of Bryan, Liv Arden of Austin and Corbin Riley of Denton.
The family suggests memorials be to Carillon Bell Fund, in care of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 W Interstate 40, Amarilo, TX 79106; Amarillo Children's Cottage; or a favorite charity
The family asks that friends join them Wednesday at 6311 Gainsborough.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 24, 2004
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Perry Hunsaker, associate pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mr. Arden was born July 16, 1917, to James Curry Arden and George Willie Clough Arden, the youngest male of eight children. His father died in the flu epidemic in 1919. His mother and siblings moved to Amarillo in February of 1927. It was the family's Methodist Minister, moving from Seymour to San Jacinto Methodist Church in Amarillo, that found work for his mother, Willie Arden, and the older brothers. Upon reaching Clarendon, during the drive to Amarillo each of the children had to empty their pockets in search of pennies to buy gas to reach Amarillo.
During the depression, the family fared well, as each family member, regardless of age was responsible for some part of the household expenses. Each contributed to the well being of the whole family, hence Wilson's life revolved around his church and family. During Wilson's teen years, he was an active leader in the district's Flora Forman youth program and was awarded the Bones Hooks White Rose Award in the late 1930's. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1935 and married Mable Kathryn "Bo" Stephenson on March 29, 1940.
Wilson worked for Furr Food Stores, Kerr Paper Company, Russell's Stationery and during World War II at the Helium Plant. Wilson and his father-in-law, Ira Stephenson, were winning defendants in determining the right to work law in the State of Texas. He moved houses with a family owned house-moving company and managed Eagle Paint Company prior to starting his own business, Arden's of Amarillo.
A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, He was chairman of the Board of San Jacinto Methodist Church, and began ,teaching an adult Sunday school class at San Jacinto and was a charter member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He continued teaching adult Sunday school in the Christian Workers Class, teaching a total of approximately 60 years.
Following his selection as District Lay leader in 1950, Wilson spoke throughout the Panhandle in many of the district churches. In 1952, the Wilson Arden family was nominated to represent the Amarillo District in Chicago as the Methodist family of the year.
District Superintendent Dr. Earl G. Hamlet asked Bo and Wilson to become active in the soon to be, new church in West Amarillo. He was active in the beginnings of St. Paul Methodist Church, and it was always a great deal of pride for him to have been one of the first half dozen or so families to become a part of St. Paul Methodist Church, and to have served 50 years of the church's history along with brothers, Ancel and Dudley, and sister Alice, whose memorial services have been held previously in the church.
Wilson was very active in many civic projects and organizations. He was instrumental in the establishment of Top of Texas Alcoholics Anonymous in Amarillo. He was a member of the founding board of Samaritan Counseling Center and Amarillo Children's Cottage.
He was a founding member of Amarillo Executive Club and President of South Kiwanis Club and President of Knife and Fork Club and Lions Club and was a Mason. He and Bo were tour guides for Trailways Tours for three years, following their retirement from Arden's of Amarillo, he was also a member of St. Anthony's Auxiliary.
Wilson had two lifetime passions, both extensions of growing up in a single parent home during the depression: his love of his church and family.
Survivors include his wife; three children, Steve Arden and wife, Dorinda, of College Station, Elaine Cannon of Amarillo and Tony Arden and wife, Beatrice, of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Paige Jackson of Amarillo, Steve Cannon and wife, Brigitta, of Austin, Chandler Arden and Johnna of Bryan, Celeste Riley and husband, Hayden, of Denton and Curry and Ephraim Arden of Amarillo; six great-grandchildren, Candace and Cameron Jackson, both of Amarillo, Chris and Jessica Arden, both of Bryan, Liv Arden of Austin and Corbin Riley of Denton.
The family suggests memorials be to Carillon Bell Fund, in care of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 W Interstate 40, Amarilo, TX 79106; Amarillo Children's Cottage; or a favorite charity
The family asks that friends join them Wednesday at 6311 Gainsborough.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 24, 2004
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