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Jerry Arentzen
He graduated Stanwood High School and WWU with (B.A), with graduate work at UW. At Western he met Eleanor Dudley, whom he married on June 5, 1953. He served two years in the US Army Security Agency, stationed in Massachusetts and Japan.
Jerry taught/counseled for 27 years in the Edmonds School District. (Esperance Elementary, Meadowdale Jr High). His brand of humor was not to be missed. His many interests included camping, RVing, crossword puzzles, and reading. He was a baritone who could yodel, play harmonica, fish and do uniquely creative woodworking. He constructed much of the family home. His beautiful split cedar Christmas Villages adorn the mantels of many loved ones.
He leaves his wife of 59 years, Elly; brother, Robert (Gloria); twin daughters, Leslie Kay and Susan House (Gary); son, Stuart Dudley Arentzen; grand-children, Tyler (Brenda), Ryan (Meagan), Evan and Elizabeth; great-grand-daughters, Raegan, Eden and Nora.
Jerry requested no services. Remembrances may be sent to Providence Hospice of Snohomish County.
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Lynn Sadowsky
August 18, 2012
Hi, Susan and Leslie, Stuart and Elly,
Well, this is a "blast from the past", as they say. I used to live in the split-level next door to you in Edmonds, about 50 years ago, with my brother Chris, and parents Bob and Lois. I have so many fond memories of that neighborhood, and living next door to "the twins", & Stu! Some include mischief! Funny, I thought of you about 2 weeks ago, not sure why. And then I saw Jerry's obituary on the fly. I don't usually read these. So I felt the need to reach out!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Bob and Lois have both been gone for quite some time, it's still hard at times. It sounds like Jerry had a good life, with lots of family, friends, and memories.
I wish you all the best,
Lynn Sadowsky
Don Hunter
August 13, 2012
I could not count the amount of times I was sent to Jerrys office in some kind of trouble and was treated in the fairest way possible and released to the general population with my survival skills enhanced.
Gary Leighton
August 12, 2012
I have never forgotten the time Jerry called me into his office. With my anxiety rising, he put me at ease with his manner, simply asking how I was getting along, if I had any concerns or anything I wanted to talked about. He touched my life in a positive way. Rest in peace, Jerry.
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