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Arlene Williams Obituary
Arlene Barzee Williams, 76, of Menan, passed from this life Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, after bravely fighting cancer for a decade.
For more than 50 years, she sheltered, fostered and educated many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and especially her brothers, sisters, children and loving husband of 58 years, Ed.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Menan Stake Center, 698 N. 3600 East. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the stake center. Burial will be in Burton Cemetery. Services are under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
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Allen and Loni Hackworth
November 10, 2014
We send our great love to the Williams family; she was one of a king. I can still hear her laugh, see her smile. What a hard-working marvelous woman, Arlene was. I have fond memories of going to Williams nursery to get trees and plants. May you find peace in the many fond memories of dear Arlene.
Ryan Rydalch
November 9, 2014
William's Family, Our heart felt prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Sister Williams blessed so many lives with her smile and her willingness to love all. Her great example and warmth made all who entered your home feel so welcome, and those feelings only magnified as you spent time in her always present gardens. The days and years spent at the Nursery on the Hill are cherished memories that will never fade. All our Love, The Ryan Rydalch Family
Ralph & Brenda Davis
November 9, 2014
Ed you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you
Ralph & Brenda Davis
November 9, 2014
Dear Ed....I was so sorry to hear of Arlene's passing. I have enjoyed being in both of your company when I have been at your home and garden in Rexburg. She was always so happy to give me advice on planting and growing things in my yard. I will miss that and we hope you will find peace and satisfaction of a life well lived. Gae Taylor
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November 8, 2014
We will miss our friend and sister. Arlene always called me her sister. What an honor to be included in her "earthly" family. She is one of the best that our Heavenly Father sent to take care of us and to bless our lives. She has made my life "heavenly". We always parted with this fond sentence "blessings on thee". We should all be so lucky if we will rub shoulders with her again. My love to Ed and the kids. . I pray for peace in your hearts. From one of the "kids" you sheltered. Love, Dixie (Expedition 1988 chuck wagon driver and cook with Laura)
Debra Kay Barnard
November 7, 2014
A gardening class brought us to you
Three girls wanting to learn how to make dirt bloom
Over the years you taught us much more
The seeds that you scattered
We will feel ever more.
And though Ed you're missing the wife you held dear
Arlene is free from the weeds that kept her flower from blossoming any more here
So richly blessed is heaven
As she seeds eternal valleys with extraordinary hues
For us left behind
Our simple gardens will have to do
Each petal a reminder of the Angel that we knew
God Bless you and your family
Debra Kay Barnard
E K D Family
November 7, 2014
We love you Arlene. We will never forget your kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for all people, nature, and creatures. You will be missed. May we continue to emanate that same love and compassion in our lives to all.
Fred Thornton
November 6, 2014
My Aunt Arlene was an amazing, creative, funny and a good good woman. She was always working hard for her family. I will remember the love in her laugh. I'm grateful she is not suffering anymore and that she resides in peace.
Bob Adams
November 6, 2014
One of the most influential women of my generation. I will always remember her with a smile on my face.
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