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David Claude Arnell

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Shadow Mountain Mortuary

2350 East Greenway Road

Phoenix, Arizona

David Arnell Obituary

Arnell, David Claude
68 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on April 24, 2011. He was born on July 28, 1942 in Orleans, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by father Claude Arnell, mother Grace Arnell and wife Barbara Arnell. He is survived by sister Shari Hammond Charles, two daughters, Lisa(Tom) and Diane(Rich). He graduated from Colorado University with a degree in accounting. He was a very special Granddad to Matthew, Macy, Sharon and Danny. Granddad enjoyed hiking, reading and watching old western movies. His unconditional love, generosity and positive attitude along with his abundant faith, will be remembered by all those whose lives he touched. His life will be celebrated with a memorial service to be held on Saturday, April 30th at 10:30 am. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4930 E. Greenway Rd, Scottsdale, AZ. In lieu of flowers please
make donations to Resurrection Lutheran Church or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014. Please visit www.shadowmountainmortuary.com to send online condolences

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for David Arnell

16 Entries

Gladys Lauver

May 18, 2011

Dear Lisa & Diane,

I loved your dad and thoroughly enjoyed working with him in Denver CID. He had the utmost integrity and was such a warm, understanding person to work with. It was always obvious that he loved his family and was very proud of you all. Your mom and dad were the most wonderful couple and I'm sure were wonderful parents. They are once again together and are angels looking down upon you. May you always hold on to the wonderful memories. You have my deepest sympathy at this most difficult time in your life.

Jennifer Howell

May 2, 2011

Dear Diane,

Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and praying for you and the rest of the family. From the moment that we met your parents, it seemed as if we had known them forever! What wonderful people they both were!! Your mom and dad both had such caring ways about themselves and made everyone around them feel very comfortable! I know that you will miss your dad deeply, but I hope that you will find peace knowing that your parents are together again and are similing down on you!! You have not one, but two angels watching over you and the rest of the family! Please know, that if you need anything that you can call upon me!! We love you all!

Blessings-

Jeff, Jennifer, Kaylee and Kinley

Connie Phillips

April 30, 2011

Lisa, Diane & Family,
Dave was my mentor and friend during the time he was at the AZ Dept. of Gaming. I can honestly say he was one person who has had a profound impact on my life. He treated everyone with kindness and respect and was, in turn, respected by all. I feel as thought I know you all, as he spoke of you often. I am so sorry for your loss. We will all miss him.

Jack Kaufman

April 30, 2011

Diane and Lisa...I remember your family from your days at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Yours was a very special family and your Mom and Dad were very special people. I was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing and now your Dad's....but they're together now with our Lord.

God bless the two of you and may he provide you the comfort you need during this time.

April 30, 2011

Dear Lisa, Diane & Family:
Dave and I began our Special Agent careers in Denver in the summer of 1967.
One could not ask for a better friend than Dave. May he rest in peace and may you be comforted by the wonderful memories of your parents.
Jerry Shea, Denver, CO

April 30, 2011

I am proud to have known and worked with Dave for so many years. He was truly my daily guidance counselor. We had the opportunity to share thoughts and values. I learned about patience and fairness from Dave. He was a very caring person. My condolences to the Arnell family. You are in our prayers.

Fred Cannon, Maricopa, Az

April 29, 2011

Diane,
So thankful we had the opportunity to know your parents. We were always excited to hear they were coming to visit and loved getting to spend any time with them. Every time i was around them it was obvious that they lived joyfully and it was contagious. We are thinking about all of you and praying that God will be with you and comfort you. Love you so!
- the Evans' family

Joseph Anselmo

April 29, 2011

My very heartfelt condolences to the family of David Arnell. He truly was a very special individual, a man of character and the upmost integrity. He will be truly missed by those of us who knew him.

Kellie Phillips

April 29, 2011

Heartfelt condolences to the Arnell family. I worked for Mr. Arnell for three years and he was truly a man of character and integrity, never self serving, but always looking to help others. I admired his faith, his love for his family, and his overall Christ-like character.

VENA BERRY

April 28, 2011

My condolences to the family and friends of David Claude. I am truly sorry for your loss. May you find some comfort in that 'God is healing the broken-hearted ones; And is healing their painful spots' - PSALMS 147: 3

Linda & Bob Cherner

April 28, 2011

Diane and Lisa,

We are saddened and shocked by the news of your Dad's passing. He was such a special and loving person who we first knew at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Your parents were such a loving and fun couple that I hope you find solace in that they are together again.

liz jenkins

April 28, 2011

dear diane and lisa.
scott and i are very sorry for the loss of your dad. what a great guy he was! i know that scott will never forget his trip with dave to the super bowl to watch their denver broncos. just think of dave and barbara up there in heaven looking down and smiling to each other, nodding, and saying how proud they are of you and your families. you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Gehrmann

April 27, 2011

Dave was a very special man. I had the great forturne to work with him for ten years while he was with IRS. Very supporting, kind and a pleasure to know. Every one that knew Dave knew how special his family was to him. I feel lucky to have known him. May your good memories help you through your days of sorrow. Barbara Gehrmann

Richard LeBar

April 27, 2011

Truly a special person. My boss, my friend. Dave was a terrific boss but more importantly he was a terrific person. In was a privelege to work with him and an honor to know him.

April 27, 2011

Our hearts are very sad for the loss of your dad -- Diane & Lisa ... He was a very special man and so positive about everything in life. Watching him support your mom during her health challenges was amazing and you could see his love shine through.
I know how much he loved and adored all of you ... he spoke of you all the time and now he & your mom are together watching all of you and being your angels up above..
You are loved by many and know God's love and arms are around you during this difficult time ... God's peace & our love .. Coleen & Rod Schaefer ... Austin & Kaylan

Roger Pollard

April 26, 2011

Dave was a very caring man and truly a nice guy. In 1977, Betsy and I were brand new to the S/A job and assigned the L.A. office when Dave was visiting L.A. just before he took the chiefs position in Phoenix. I went over to him, introduced myself and said when you get a transfer request with the name Pollard on it, that's me. Six months later he approved my transfer and I was in his office, shaking his hand and telling him how grateful Betsy and I were for the transfer. Dave changed our lives drastically and he will not be forgotten.

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