Arlene Huhn
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Jan. 6, 1933-Oct. 8, 2011
Arlene Huhn, 78, of Nevada, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at Rolling Green Village in Nevada, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Arlene was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Nevada to Isaac “Ike” and Myrtle (Cook) Tudor. She graduated from Fernald High School in 1951, and married her childhood sweetheart, James Daniel Huhn, March 15, 1953. She was a 40-year member of Central Presbyterian Church, most recently attending Family of Faith Church.
She loved good music and influenced many young people, teaching piano lessons. She also enjoyed singing, playing the piano and organ, woodworking, sewing, knitting and gardening. In her younger years, she was active in sports, being a standout forward and softball pitcher. In addition, she was a 4-H leader for more than 20 years. She was a devoted wife and mother, and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 58 years, Dan, of Nevada; one son, Keith (Marce), of Nevada; one daughter, Holly (Dan) Page, of Lawrence, Kan; her twin sister, Darlene Adkins, of Elkhart, Ind.; her sister-in-law, Thelma Tudor, of Minn; seven grandchildren, Ashley (Ryan), Carly, Haley, Riley, Kyle, Kirby and Brian; one great-grandson, Tucker; along with many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Earl Tudor; and one brother-in-law, George Adkins.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at Central Presbyterian Church in Nevada. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada.
Memorial contributions may be made to Family of Faith Church, Parkinson’s Foundation or the Rolling Green Resident Activity Fund.
Arlene was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Nevada to Isaac “Ike” and Myrtle (Cook) Tudor. She graduated from Fernald High School in 1951, and married her childhood sweetheart, James Daniel Huhn, March 15, 1953. She was a 40-year member of Central Presbyterian Church, most recently attending Family of Faith Church.
She loved good music and influenced many young people, teaching piano lessons. She also enjoyed singing, playing the piano and organ, woodworking, sewing, knitting and gardening. In her younger years, she was active in sports, being a standout forward and softball pitcher. In addition, she was a 4-H leader for more than 20 years. She was a devoted wife and mother, and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 58 years, Dan, of Nevada; one son, Keith (Marce), of Nevada; one daughter, Holly (Dan) Page, of Lawrence, Kan; her twin sister, Darlene Adkins, of Elkhart, Ind.; her sister-in-law, Thelma Tudor, of Minn; seven grandchildren, Ashley (Ryan), Carly, Haley, Riley, Kyle, Kirby and Brian; one great-grandson, Tucker; along with many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Earl Tudor; and one brother-in-law, George Adkins.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at Central Presbyterian Church in Nevada. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada.
Memorial contributions may be made to Family of Faith Church, Parkinson’s Foundation or the Rolling Green Resident Activity Fund.
Bacon Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
*Article courtesy of the Ames Tribune.
