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William L. "Bill" Arnold
1945 - 2011
William L. "Bill" Arnold
1945 - 2011
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BORN
1945
DIED
2011
William Arnold Obituary
Bill had a great love, passion, and respect for ranching and the cowboy life. A top-notch bull rider in his youth, Bill loved a good spinning bull and could ride them to the whistle.
In 1974, Bill met Dianne Robbins and they married in 1976. From this union they had three wonderful children, Kelly, Tammy, and Kent. Bill lived the cowboy life for 19 years, ranching in Gunnison, Colo. In 1995, the ranch moved to Nebraska for three years. After which Bill and his family moved to Hyrum, Utah. Bill worked for UDOT and continued his cowboy life. Bill always had a good horse and good cattle. Bill's laugh and personality were infectious; Bill never met a stranger and was always a good neighbor.
Bill is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dianne, daughters Kelly (Aaron) Wood, Tammy Arnold (Dewayne Lewis) and son Kent. Two grandchildren, Rylan and Taylor Wood, his mother-in-law, Margaret Robbins, many nieces and nephews, in-laws and two sisters, Beverly and Cheryl. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, G. Carte, his parents and his father-in-law, Ed Robbins. Bill touched many lives and will be missed by all that knew him.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center St., Logan, Utah. Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary and from noon to 12:45 p.m. prior to services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net.
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Bonnie Peterson
February 19, 2011
Dear Dianne and family, I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences to all of you. I have such fond memories of Bill in his earlier years. I knew him when he and Dianne first fell in love. We had some great times together. Bill was such a fun character and a good man. I will miss him so much. Wish we got together more recently. Dianne, I really want to see you when you come to Colorado if not sooner. I'm a phone call away if you need a good old friend to talk to.
I love you,
BT (Bonnie)
February 11, 2011
"Dear Dianne and Family: My prayers are with you and your entire family on the loss of your loved one." Christine Hutchison Caster, (Wilbraham, MA.)
Jack and Valarie Alexander
February 7, 2011
Dear Dianne and Family:
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Our condolences go out to your entire family.
Max, Sheena & Addie Hansen
January 28, 2011
We never got a chance to meet Bill but heard of his great qualities from Tammy and Dewayne. Our condolences to your entire family.
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January 27, 2011
Dear Dianne and family,
We were so sorry to hear the news about Bill. His love of life, family and friends will be missed by all that knew him. Gary and Linda Appleton (Gunnison CO)
Steven Guerrieri
January 27, 2011
Dear Diane and family,
Bill was always a pleasure to be around, I always enjoyed riding the Rainbow Lake allotment with him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Derrek Montoya
January 27, 2011
Dear Arnold family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very saddened by your loss, and are very grateful for the few memories we have of Bill, and the experiences shared. We think of you as family and send our love and support.
Derrek and Rachel Montoya
January 27, 2011
Bill was the kindest man, quiet, always smiling. he will be missed by many and remembered always. those coffee mornings at the cattlemen inn will always be in my heart. vicki wojdakowski
The Bill Young Family
January 26, 2011
In our memories and thoughts
January 26, 2011
Dear Dianne and family, Bev and Cheryl,
I have very good memories of cousin "Billy". While I hadn't seen him in at least 30 years, I feel that we could have just picked up with our conversations as if I had seen him yesterday. He was that kind of person.
While he was 6 years older, he always made me feel at home when I visited or got to spend the night at Aunt Arlene and Uncle Howard's farm. He would let me ride any horse they had (and they had some great ones) or would encourage me to climb on any bull they had in the corral and tell me how they would try to throw the rider, although I passed on the bull riding.
He was able to do anything that needed to be done around the farm and with the livestock, even when he was young.
We were very sorry to hear of his accident and know that our prayers are with you.
Tom and Alicia Koeneke, McAllen, Texas
Billy & me @ Cheyenne Frontier Days
Larry Arnold
January 25, 2011
Randy Hoopes
January 25, 2011
Our deepest sympanthy for your loss. Randy and Riley enjoyed working with Bill.
Sincerely,
Randy, Linda and Riley Hoopes
January 25, 2011
Dianne and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God keep his arms of comfort around you and your family and give you strength in this time of need.
Cole and Tausha Thornton
January 25, 2011
Dear Family,
Bill was a great co-worker. He will be missed alot.
Darrell James
Larry & Sharon Arnold
January 25, 2011
Dianne & Family
We were shocked to hear about the tragic death of cousin Billy. I have many memories of Billy when we were growing up. From his 1957 car to his desire to ride bucking bulls.That is what Billy was all about.May God give you strength to bear this loss, as only He can do, and grant His loving comfort to you and your family.
Tim and Kathy Heavers
January 24, 2011
Dear Diane and Family,
We can only imagine how shocked and devastated you all are. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My memories of Bill are "cousin memories": Arnold family gatherings on Christmas Day at the Grange Hall, Arnold family picnics at Grandpa's lake, occasional activities at Aunt Arlene's. Although our paths crossed less frequently as we all grew older, I remember Bill as always friendly and kind...and smiling! I'm sure you will all miss that and so much more......We are certainly thinking of you.
Reinie Naeb
January 24, 2011
Dear Diane and Family,
You have my deepest symphony for your loss. Billy was always my friend and some of the fondest memories of my youth were with him and of his great big grin. The world was a better place with Billy in it.
January 24, 2011
Galen and Janet Jackson
January 24, 2011
Dear Diane and Family,
Galen and I were absolutely devasted to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most dificult time.
Bill was one of our oldest friends and we have so many wonderful memories of shared times with him. Galen has always said that Bill was one of the most talented Bull riders he has ever seen!
January 24, 2011
Dear Diane and family,
Billy was always fun to be around, kind, witty and one heck of a bullrider. He will be missed by all who knew him.
May your memories of Billy comfort you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic loss.
Sincerely,
Sandie Abbott Galey, Brighton, CO
Mary Kilker
January 24, 2011
Dear Diane and family
I was sorry to hear about Billy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Mary Kilker.
January 24, 2011
Just want you to know Bill was one of the kindest people I have ever worked with, always had a smile & a nice hello, how are you every time I seen him at work. He will be missed greatly by his friends &mine at UDOT.His friend and yours Heidi Holmgren (HO)
January 24, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. From Logan UDOT crew
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