Arlene Mary Preston
August 13, 1933 — June 9, 2023
Arlene Mary Preston
Born Arlene Mary Bruhn on August 13, 1933, to Alfred & Hilda (Meyer) Bruhn in Cylinder, Iowa. Baptized September 10, 1933, and confirmed March 21, 1948, in the Lutheran faith at Fairville Church in Cylinder, Iowa.
On January 4, 1952, Arlene married Richard Preston in Cylinder, Iowa and to them five children were born – Carolyn (deceased), Mickey, Pamela, Kenneth, and Gary. Richard & Arlene farmed in Ringsted, Iowa until 1972 when they moved to Mesa, Arizona.
Arlene passed away on June 9, 2023. Arlene leaves her four children and spouses, six grandchildren and spouses, thirteen great grandchildren, sister Phyllis, and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, brother David and sister Jolene.
Arlene wishes you love and peace with God and ask you all to make lovely memories for those left behind.
Viewing and Services Saturday, July 1, St. Lukes Lutheran church, Mesa, AZ (9:30 / 10:30).
Flowers/Plants can be sent to: 11163 W. Sheridan St., Avondale, AZ 85392
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to:
- Opry Trust Fund, One Gaylord Drive Nashville, TN 37214 www.opry.com/opry-trust-fund/
- The Gospel Music Trust Fund, PO Box 932 Brentwood, TN 37024 %Board of Trustees – Bill Gaither www.gospelmusictrustfund.org/
- St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 807 N Stapley Dr Mesa, AZ 85203 https://stlukemesa.com
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