BORN
1937
DIED
2011
Arlene Ober Obituary
Arlene Ober (nee Golbeck)
"Before the silver cord has snapped …the spirit returns to God who gave it."
(Excerpts from ECCLESIASTES 12:6-7)
Survived by her children Patricia and Mike Cote, grandchildren Michael and Leanne Cote and Jamie and Melissa Cote, great grandchildren Liam and Liberty Cote and daughter-in-law Jane Waurechen and her husband Tony Fleischmann. She is also survived by siblings Shirley and Glenn Becker, Ruth Golbeck and Cal and Diane Golbeck, many nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law Jean Letson and Vi and Bill Walls.
Predeceased by her son Ron A. (Ronnie) Ober in 2003, her husband Ron D. Ober in 1989, parents John and Edith (nee Ermel) Golbeck, siblings Elizabeth (Robert) Stead, Earl (Clarice) Golbeck, Claude (Thelma and Lela) Golbeck, Erie (Jean) Golbeck, Laverne (Beatrice) Golbeck, Lorene (Lorne) Giilck and Wayne Golbeck (stillborn), aunts Almeda (Clarence) Eby and Loly (Ed) Querin, brother-in-law Alvin Letson and nieces Judy, Gail, Shirley and Cathy.
"One must die to one life before entering another".
Arlene was born in the family home in Bamberg and grew up in Williamsburg In her teens, she played baseball for the "Plains Janes" She worked at Arrow Shirts, Dare Cookies and at Sunnyside Home for 25 ½ years and was also a member at St Luke's Church for 50 years
A memorial service celebrating Arlene's life will be held at St Luke's Lutheran Church, 317 Franklin St N, Kitchener on Thursday at 11 o'clock with Pastor Jim Koellner officiating . A reception will follow in the church hall. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the KW Humane Society, the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or St Luke's Lutheran Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home (519)745-9495
"The goal is not to live forever. The goal is to do or leave something that does."
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8 Entries
September 8, 2011
You were such a loving and giving person. You will be missed and our
thoughts and prayers go to the family.
Wendy Payne & Joy Becker
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Sandra and Carol Eby
September 7, 2011
We didn't connect often enough, but we will always remember Arlene's wonderful outlook on life and her willingness to take time for a good "chat". Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the whole family. We would like to be there with you, but were on our way to settle Carol in her new home in B.C. when we heard the news. Love Sandra and Carol (Eby)
Mike Cote
September 7, 2011
In our lifetime we meet some amazing individuals but we only meet a handful of truly special individuals. For me it includes my Grandfather & Grandmother Addicott, Ed Currie (my daughter-in-laws dad who passed last year),my two sons Michael & Jamie who amaze me every day and of course my wife Pat, the backbone of our family. But at the top of this list is Mrs. O., a more giving person I have never met, we can only try to carry on your example. Your son-in-law Mike.
Dave and Kim Schnarr
September 7, 2011
With utmost sincerity we offer our deepest condolences to the family of Arlene Ober. Arlene will be greatly missed, her smile and charisma will not be forgotten.
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September 7, 2011
Gramma Ober will never forget Drew and Jamie Racing up the side walk in Grampa Ober's wheelchair. She left us with some good memories! Never forgotten by the Story Family.
Michael, Leanne, Liam and Liberty Cote
September 7, 2011
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. We'll always love and miss our Grandma...
Wayne and Ann Currie
September 7, 2011
Our condolences to you and all your family, Pat and Mike. The news of your mothers passing has touched us all, she will always be fondly remembered in our hearts and prayers.
Charlotte Brohman
September 6, 2011
The memories of Aunt Arlene will live with me forever. The unforgetable holidays spent with her and Uncle Ron when I was growing up will never die.
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