Yvonne "Vonnie" H. Arnold went to spend Christmas with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 22, 2012. Her loving family and husband will miss her greatly.
Vonnie, the daughter of Elmer and Florence Halsey, was born on June 8, 1919, in Glendive. She attended Union School, in 1936 graduated from Dawson High School in Glendive and received her teaching certificate from Eastern Normal College (MSU-B) in 1938.
She taught at West Rosebud School for two years and at Fishtail School for one year. At this time she met the love of her life, Bernard Arnold. They were married in Columbus at 7 a.m. on Aug. 14, 1940.
During the next 72 years, they ranched side by side on the West Rosebud River, and in 1949 they purchased the current family ranch on the Stillwater River. In 1971 they built their present home in Absarokee. At this time she became an employee of Yellowstone Bank, doing what she liked best — working with numbers.
As a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for over 70 years, she enjoyed the church where she served as office secretary for 35 years. She taught Sunday School to 50-70 children weekly.
Vonnie held local and conference offices in many women's organizations including Charter member of Cowbells (T-Bone Cattlewomen), Stillwater Homemakers, Stillwater Historical Society, church council, county 4-H leader for over 25 years, Cobblestone organization and ELCW women's group.
She was very proud of and held a great love for her family, especially all her "babies" (grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren). There was never a group too large for her to cook for, and no one ever left hungry.
Preceding her in death are her parents, special brother-in-law, Bartley Schlicht.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Bernard; her children. Karen (Jack) Robbins, Larry (Vicki) Arnold, Rick (Deb) Arnold; grandchildren, Curt (Ardona) Robbins, Sheri (Jim) Devlin, Will (Sue) Robbins, Corey (Kodi Kountz) Arnold, Scott (Kristen) Arnold, Kevin Arnold, Jessica (Dylan Lancello) Arnold, Andrew Arnold; great-grandchildren: Jonathon (Terra) Robbins, Brandon Robbins, Jayson Robbins, Tyona Robbins, Jordon Hill, Corina (Mike) Szubinski, Kelsey Devlin, Zach Devlin, Danielle Devlin, Kasidy Robbins, Derek Robbins and Brynley Arnold, and great-great-grandchild, Jaxston Robbins.
She is survived by her sister, Leta Schlicht, brother, Neal (Lois) Halsey, several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Monetary memorials may be sent to the Vonnie Arnold Memorial Fund, Box 207, Absarokee, MT 59001 benefiting Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, to build a covered ramp walk way and YES Kids — a group that supports local special needs children.
A viewing will be held at Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, on Friday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. Interment at the Rosebud Cemetery immediately following and luncheon to follow interment.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith Funeral Chapels.
Vonnie, the daughter of Elmer and Florence Halsey, was born on June 8, 1919, in Glendive. She attended Union School, in 1936 graduated from Dawson High School in Glendive and received her teaching certificate from Eastern Normal College (MSU-B) in 1938.
She taught at West Rosebud School for two years and at Fishtail School for one year. At this time she met the love of her life, Bernard Arnold. They were married in Columbus at 7 a.m. on Aug. 14, 1940.
During the next 72 years, they ranched side by side on the West Rosebud River, and in 1949 they purchased the current family ranch on the Stillwater River. In 1971 they built their present home in Absarokee. At this time she became an employee of Yellowstone Bank, doing what she liked best — working with numbers.
As a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for over 70 years, she enjoyed the church where she served as office secretary for 35 years. She taught Sunday School to 50-70 children weekly.
Vonnie held local and conference offices in many women's organizations including Charter member of Cowbells (T-Bone Cattlewomen), Stillwater Homemakers, Stillwater Historical Society, church council, county 4-H leader for over 25 years, Cobblestone organization and ELCW women's group.
She was very proud of and held a great love for her family, especially all her "babies" (grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren). There was never a group too large for her to cook for, and no one ever left hungry.
Preceding her in death are her parents, special brother-in-law, Bartley Schlicht.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Bernard; her children. Karen (Jack) Robbins, Larry (Vicki) Arnold, Rick (Deb) Arnold; grandchildren, Curt (Ardona) Robbins, Sheri (Jim) Devlin, Will (Sue) Robbins, Corey (Kodi Kountz) Arnold, Scott (Kristen) Arnold, Kevin Arnold, Jessica (Dylan Lancello) Arnold, Andrew Arnold; great-grandchildren: Jonathon (Terra) Robbins, Brandon Robbins, Jayson Robbins, Tyona Robbins, Jordon Hill, Corina (Mike) Szubinski, Kelsey Devlin, Zach Devlin, Danielle Devlin, Kasidy Robbins, Derek Robbins and Brynley Arnold, and great-great-grandchild, Jaxston Robbins.
She is survived by her sister, Leta Schlicht, brother, Neal (Lois) Halsey, several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Monetary memorials may be sent to the Vonnie Arnold Memorial Fund, Box 207, Absarokee, MT 59001 benefiting Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, to build a covered ramp walk way and YES Kids — a group that supports local special needs children.
A viewing will be held at Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, on Friday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. Interment at the Rosebud Cemetery immediately following and luncheon to follow interment.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith Funeral Chapels.
Yvonne "Vonnie" H. Arnold went to spend Christmas with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 22, 2012. Her loving family and husband will miss her greatly.
Vonnie, the daughter of Elmer and Florence Halsey, was born on June 8, 1919, in Glendive. She attended Union School, in 1936 graduated from Dawson High School in Glendive and received her teaching certificate from Eastern Normal College (MSU-B) in 1938.
She taught at West Rosebud School for two years and at Fishtail School for one year. At this time she met the love of her life, Bernard Arnold. They were married in Columbus at 7 a.m. on Aug. 14, 1940.
During the next 72 years, they ranched side by side on the West Rosebud River, and in 1949 they purchased the current family ranch on the Stillwater River. In 1971 they built their present home in Absarokee. At this time she became an employee of Yellowstone Bank, doing what she liked best — working with numbers.
As a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for over 70 years, she enjoyed the church where she served as office secretary for 35 years. She taught Sunday School to 50-70 children weekly.
Vonnie held local and conference offices in many women's organizations including Charter member of Cowbells (T-Bone Cattlewomen), Stillwater Homemakers, Stillwater Historical Society, church council, county 4-H leader for over 25 years, Cobblestone organization and ELCW women's group.
She was very proud of and held a great love for her family, especially all her "babies" (grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren). There was never a group too large for her to cook for, and no one ever left hungry.
Preceding her in death are her parents, special brother-in-law, Bartley Schlicht.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Bernard; her children. Karen (Jack) Robbins, Larry (Vicki) Arnold, Rick (Deb) Arnold; grandchildren, Curt (Ardona) Robbins, Sheri (Jim) Devlin, Will (Sue) Robbins, Corey (Kodi Kountz) Arnold, Scott (Kristen) Arnold, Kevin Arnold, Jessica (Dylan Lancello) Arnold, Andrew Arnold; great-grandchildren: Jonathon (Terra) Robbins, Brandon Robbins, Jayson Robbins, Tyona Robbins, Jordon Hill, Corina (Mike) Szubinski, Kelsey Devlin, Zach Devlin, Danielle Devlin, Kasidy Robbins, Derek Robbins and Brynley Arnold, and great-great-grandchild, Jaxston Robbins.
She is survived by her sister, Leta Schlicht, brother, Neal (Lois) Halsey, several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Monetary memorials may be sent to the Vonnie Arnold Memorial Fund, Box 207, Absarokee, MT 59001 benefiting Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, to build a covered ramp walk way and YES Kids — a group that supports local special needs children.
A viewing will be held at Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, on Friday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. Interment at the Rosebud Cemetery immediately following and luncheon to follow interment.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith Funeral Chapels.
Vonnie, the daughter of Elmer and Florence Halsey, was born on June 8, 1919, in Glendive. She attended Union School, in 1936 graduated from Dawson High School in Glendive and received her teaching certificate from Eastern Normal College (MSU-B) in 1938.
She taught at West Rosebud School for two years and at Fishtail School for one year. At this time she met the love of her life, Bernard Arnold. They were married in Columbus at 7 a.m. on Aug. 14, 1940.
During the next 72 years, they ranched side by side on the West Rosebud River, and in 1949 they purchased the current family ranch on the Stillwater River. In 1971 they built their present home in Absarokee. At this time she became an employee of Yellowstone Bank, doing what she liked best — working with numbers.
As a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for over 70 years, she enjoyed the church where she served as office secretary for 35 years. She taught Sunday School to 50-70 children weekly.
Vonnie held local and conference offices in many women's organizations including Charter member of Cowbells (T-Bone Cattlewomen), Stillwater Homemakers, Stillwater Historical Society, church council, county 4-H leader for over 25 years, Cobblestone organization and ELCW women's group.
She was very proud of and held a great love for her family, especially all her "babies" (grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren). There was never a group too large for her to cook for, and no one ever left hungry.
Preceding her in death are her parents, special brother-in-law, Bartley Schlicht.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Bernard; her children. Karen (Jack) Robbins, Larry (Vicki) Arnold, Rick (Deb) Arnold; grandchildren, Curt (Ardona) Robbins, Sheri (Jim) Devlin, Will (Sue) Robbins, Corey (Kodi Kountz) Arnold, Scott (Kristen) Arnold, Kevin Arnold, Jessica (Dylan Lancello) Arnold, Andrew Arnold; great-grandchildren: Jonathon (Terra) Robbins, Brandon Robbins, Jayson Robbins, Tyona Robbins, Jordon Hill, Corina (Mike) Szubinski, Kelsey Devlin, Zach Devlin, Danielle Devlin, Kasidy Robbins, Derek Robbins and Brynley Arnold, and great-great-grandchild, Jaxston Robbins.
She is survived by her sister, Leta Schlicht, brother, Neal (Lois) Halsey, several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Monetary memorials may be sent to the Vonnie Arnold Memorial Fund, Box 207, Absarokee, MT 59001 benefiting Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, to build a covered ramp walk way and YES Kids — a group that supports local special needs children.
A viewing will be held at Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, on Friday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. Interment at the Rosebud Cemetery immediately following and luncheon to follow interment.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith Funeral Chapels.
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