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Gwenda Irene Wells Arnold
1942 - 2025
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1942
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2025
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Gwenda Arnold Obituary
May 9, 1942 ~ October 4, 2025
West Valley City, Utah - Gwenda Irene Wells Arnold
Gwenda Irene Wells Arnold beloved wife, mother grandmother & friend passed away peacefully at home on Saturday October 4, 2025, surrounded by family.
Gwenda was born May 9, 1942,in Price,Utah, to George Ira & Vivian Wells. She was raised in Wellington, UT. until moving to Sugarhouse where she graduated from Highland High in 1960. She married the love of her life Robert Bennion Arnold on June 26, 1964, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Gwenda was a dedicated and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who always loved serving others including with her husband for 6 years in Guatemala with Seminary & as a loving mission mother.
Gwenda had many talents & excelled at sewing, gardening & pretty much anything she put her mind to. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, exploring and was a "crack shot" with a rifle.
Gwenda had an incredible memory and could recall the names of almost anyone she ever met, as well as something unique about them.
Gwenda's greatest joy in life was her family. Her home was always a welcoming place, and she made anyone who entered feel like they belonged.
Gwenda was finally reunited with her Eternal sweetheart after 26 long years. She is survived by her 5 children; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and any who called her Mom or Grandma.
Special thanks to the Aspen Ridge Rehab and Hospice Teams for their exceptional care during Gwenda's last weeks.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, ~ 12:00 noon at the Taylorsville 17th Ward, 3676 West 4700 South. Viewings will be held Friday, October 10, 6-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330South Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah and again Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South.
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Colleen Van Wagoner
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I haven't seen Gwenda for a long time, but memories of her and the Wells family are still fresh in my mind. With my husband Ray growing up with them and Bob and Ruth Van Wagoner getting married. When I start serving at the Jordan River Temple many years ago, I was pleased to see Gwenda serving there also. She was always nice to visit with. She is now welcomed to her sweet husband and others she has missed. Sorry for your loss but for the sweet memories you have of her. Colleen Van Wagoner.
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