Arlene grew up and graduated from Central Union High School.
Arlene's first love was family, cooking, camping, cards, bowling and golf. Arlene was a member of the Fresno Danish Lodge, Farm Bureau, Sun Maid and a Volunteer at Community Hospital.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Kurtis and Patricia Nielsen; sister Jean Gilligan; grandchildren, Vincent Legari, Chad and Todd Sandrini, Dion and Deanna Giuliano, Chris and Cheryl Kurtis, Caron Rubio, Cindy Votaw, and Suzanna Bower.
A Funeral Service will be held at Stephen & Bean Chapel on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
Remembrances may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church, 5022 N. Madera Ave Kerman, Ca., 93630.
Arrangements under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, Fresno, CA.