Arlene Frances Throckmorton

Arlene Frances Throckmorton, was born on October 27, 1938, in Rosalia, Wash., she passed away on Dec. 5, 2021, surrounded by family.

Arlene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who quietly ran things behind the scenes. Throughout her life she did everything – from raising three children, doing the housework, sometimes the yard work, along with her passions for cooking, baking, knitting, crocheting, needle point, sewing, typing letters to family and friends and arts and crafts – there wasn't much she didn't do.

Arlene was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte, father, Ralph and sister, Patricia.

She is survived by her dutiful husband of 63 years, James; children, Gail (Steve), Ralph and Jerene (Jeff); grandchildren, Matthew, Kayla and Logan.

The family extends a very special thank you to the memory care staff at the Water's in White Bear Lake and also Kindred Hospice for the past year. You are forever in our hearts.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Guardian Angels Catholic church (historic church) in Oakdale, Minnesota.

Memorials are preferred to go to the Dementia Society of America.

Arrangements by Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home, Woodbury, Minn.