Dee Arnold

1936 - 2021

Dee Bennett Arnold
Apr 19, 1936 - Mar 22, 2021
On March 22, 2021 Theodosia (Dee) Benkalowich Arnold of Walnut Creek, California, passed away. She was 84 years old and the daughter of pre-deceased John and Anna Benkalowich of Edmonton, Canada. Dee is survived by her cousins Eve Zawoyski, Stanley Zawoyski, Charlene Padgett, John Baran, Barbara Drake, Ronald Fichera, Yuilanna Voloshin Assi and Yaroslav Voloshin a resident of Ukraine. She is also survived by her dear friend Lynda Hoppenrath, whose long-term friendship, and loving care of Dee in her final years was immeasurable.

Dee spent her early life in Edmonton, Canada, and attended High School there and was crowned Miss Alberta, Canada, in the late 1950's. She was very active in theater, and had opportunities to perform with Robert Goulet among other notables. Dee later moved to California where she met and traveled extensively with her husband Ernest {Bud} Arnold, Esq. She was also a tireless fund raiser for the San Francisco Opera. Dee continued to visit friends in Edmonton throughout the years. Dee had a full life with many friends, and it was always fun to be in her company. A mass for Dee will be held at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Edmonton, Canada and her ashes will be laid to rest alongside her husband Bud at St. Michael's Cemetery, Edmonton, Canada.

Remembrance for Dee will be held at Skyview Memorial Lawn Chapel (200 Rollingwood Dr., Vallejo) on April 19th from 3pm - 5pm.