Richard B. Arneson

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Bellevue, Washington

Richard Arneson Obituary

Richard B. ARNESON Richard B. Arneson, 91, passed away February 24, 2011. Proud of his family: Father, grandfather, great grandfather, ornery Norwegian. Dick was a longtime resident of Bellevue, office manager and controller for Preston Mill 1958 to 1977, past president of Bellevue Ski School. Visitation will be March 5th from 4 to 6 pm at Sunset Hills Funeral Home 1215 - 145th Pl. SE, Bellevue, WA. A Service for Dick will be Sunday March 6th, 1:00 p.m. at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 411 156th Avenue Northeast Bellevue, Washington 98007. Donations can be made to Cross of Christ Tanzania Endowment Fund.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 1, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Arneson

13 Entries

Art Arneson

March 11, 2011

On behalf of the Arneson family, I would like to extend our thanks for your thoughtful comments. You all had the privilege to know Dad in different interactions. Dad had no second thoughts about having fun, telling jokes, and socializing with friends and neighbors. As you mentioned, Don & Sally, at one point he was the “honorary mayor” of the cul-de-sac. If fact your thoughtful painting of him depicted him as both the supervisor and the painter of the neighborhood mailboxes. And both were into lots of mischief! His sense of humor was something we all tried to imitate. One of the “badges” that Dad “wore” so well was showing appreciation for other people. How many times did you hear “thanks for coming by” or “thanks for the phone call”? He knew these kind of simple acknowledgements are so critical in today’s busy life and he role modeled them for all of us. I would say that Dad’s guidance to all of us was to show respect to everyone we meet, and secondly to follow through on our thoughts and dreams. Thanks Dad!

Diana Weber

March 8, 2011

About 80% of my grade school memories feature the playhouse that Dick built for the kids in his back yard. I remember being so impressed that someone's Dad could build a house all by himself and with a neat Dutch door, too. Many happy memories center around the Arnesons' Lake Hills house; Dick and Gladys really knew how to make a house a home. Our love to Gladys and all the family, with many thanks for your kindness to us as children.

Patty (True) Ptak

March 7, 2011

I remember when Koppie and Dick got married, some of Dick's friends put limburger cheese on the manifold of their car; and it smelled for a long time. Dick was not thrilled. I think they got a different car.

Matt Straight

March 7, 2011

The Arneson family were our neighbors and an integral part of my early childhood years from1957-62. I have many fond childhood memories of Dick. Once, he made Jane, Donald and I gigantic wooden stilts (at least they seemed gigantic to us). He seemed so tickled to see us stomping around 3 feet high up in the air, until one of us fell into the bushes of their next door neighbor.
Just before Seafair each year, Dick would make us little wooden hydroplanes, which we would attach behind our bicycles with twine and tow up and down our cul-de-sac reneacting Seafair hydro races. Donald always wanted his hydro to be the "Miss Bardahl" because his dad told him that a boat built by a Norwegian (Ole Bardahl) would be the best. Although this was probably one of Dick's many jokes, we all believed him because, well, he was Norwegian and had built us all our cool street hydros. What an awesome dad!

Our thoughts and prayers are with Gladys and the family. Matt Straight (Bellevue, WA)

Daneel Kuzaro

March 6, 2011

I got the pleasure of meeting Dick just a few years ago while helping out around the house. Such a sweet guy. His favorite thing every morning was to wait for one of his children to call and he would have a long visit. He was a great family man and also quite a kidder. He had some fabulous stories and shared many of those with me--especially about WW11. A real man of honor.
God bless him and his family.

Don & Sally Hausken

March 5, 2011

We were neighbors of the Arneson's for 6 years. I always smile when I think of Dick guarding his walnut tree in the front yard from those "darn squirrels". "Mayor" Dick kept us residents in the cul-de-sac on a tight leash to keep our yards in good order. He was a Norweigian with a wonderful smile, a joke and always present cup of coffee.
Our love and prayers are with Gladys and the family. Dick was always talking with pride about his family!

Joyce & Ted Trott

March 4, 2011

Dick was our "Mayor" of the Cul-de-sac for many years, until he moved away. Gladys and Dick were great neighbors and friends, and our children grew up together. We send our sympathies and love to Gladys and all the family at this time.

Julie Wootten

March 2, 2011

I remember Uncle Dick as always being this really "cool guy." He seemed to take life in stride and had a quiet confidence about him. I loved his sweetness with his family and his playfulness with everyone! I can still see him on the screened porch of the Kopperud farm -- ready to give us a cheerful greeting. I will miss him very much.

Jon Christensen

March 2, 2011

Uncle Dick was always joking around. I remember him with a cup a coffee in one hand and a smile on his face. He could always strike up a conversation with friends or stangers. I also remember the big buses he would bring to the farm on his way to Washington state. Our prayers are with you.

Mary Dwinell

March 2, 2011

Prayers for your entire family. Dick will be missed by many. I loved that his obit says he was an ornery Norwegian, it made me smile. I always think of him with a big smile on his face.

March 1, 2011

We were neighbors of the Arneson family for 10 years, 1962-1972. The kids were all growing up at that time. Dick was always very helpful to us since we were young first time homeowners, and I might add a big tease at times. Our thoughts and prayers are with his dear wife, Gladys and their wonderful family.
Jack & Betty Nomanson, Hayden, ID.

Laura Ramsey

March 1, 2011

What a wonderful legacy to leave and the special memories created by a life obviously well led. My thoughts and prayers join those also expressed here, Laura Ramsey (Jane's friend) )

Sandy Bartell

March 1, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with the family, especially Jane, in the loss of a wonderful family member. May Richard romp happily in a squirrel-free heaven.

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