ARNER, Blanche V.


The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Sunday, July 13, 2003 Blanche V. Arner, 83, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away July 10, 2003. Born in Maurice, IA on Nov. 11, 1919, she moved to Arizona 44 years ago from Princeton, NJ. She was an executive secretary for RCA Research Division, and was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church and the Forever Young Dance Company. Everyone who met her and knew her, loved her. She had a contagious enthusiasm for living and gave of herself freely and without hesitation. She lived with passion and took in the world with innocent wonder. She never lost her child-like zeal even as weakened in the last few months. She will be greatly missed by her immediate family, husband, Doug, and son, John, as well as her extended family which includes everyone who knew her. Private services will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary.