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James Arnold Obituary
Jim, 80, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011. He was born June 19, 1930 in Aberdeen, WA, to Edwin and Winifred Glay Arnold. Jim attended St Michaels Elementary School and graduated from St Martin's High School. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Abbot from October 17, 1950 until his honorable discharge August 13, 1954. While stationed in RI, Jim met Catherine (Kitty) Mary Fidler of Boston, MA on a blind date. Jim and Kitty married December 20, 1953 and after his discharge from the Navy, settled in Olympia to raise their family. Jim retired from Crown Cork & Seal in 1993. He enjoyed hobbying and crafts with his wife and tinkering in his shop. Jim loved to help others, possessed a mischievous wit and adored his wife, Kitty.
Survivors include Jim's wife, Catherine; children: James E. Arnold Jr, Kim Robert Arnold, Suzanne Theresa Gore, and David Francis Arnold; 9 grandchildren; and his sister, Joyce Wilmoth.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Mills & Mills Chapel, 5725 Littlerock Rd, SW, Tumwater.
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May 25, 2011
Dear Sis & family, How sorry I was to hear of Jim's passing. Your brother Jim called my Nancy. He will be remembered by me in my prayers. I will call you.
Love, Helen McHugh, Weymouth,MA
Ann McElliott Renaud
May 23, 2011
I always enjoyed waiting on your Dad and Mom at Albertson's and was very sorry to hear of his passing. We always enjoyed the laugh we had when they locked their keys in the car and I drove them home to get the spare set of keys ...only to have to help them break into their own house because they couldn't find the spare set of house keys either. It was a good laugh for all of us. I still enjoy the story to this day. Mrs. Arnold, please take care of yourself and know that I miss getting to see you. Ann (McElliott) Renaud
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