Obituary of Marion Louise Arneson

MARION LOUISE ARNESON Marion Louise Arneson (nee Brown) of Milestone, SK, passed away on the morning of Wednesday June 20, 2012 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina at the age of 63, after a courageous battle with cancer. Marion was born on December 7, 1948 in Regina, SK. Predeceased by father, John (Jack) and mother, Kathleen (Kay) Brown; Marion is survived by the children she shared with Rick Arneson; Lee (Kendra), Scott (Amanda) and Kimberley (Sam); beloved grandchildren Jayden, Lukas and Mason. Marion is also survived by sister Beverley (Greg) as well as brothers Doug (Linda) and Robert in addition to many special nieces and nephews. Loving mom and grandma? Marion lived for her grandchildren; taking every opportunity to spend as much time with them reading, playing, dancing, talking on the phone and her favorite thing of all, snuggling. There was always a smile on her face when her little dudes? were around, they lit up her world. Marion spent many years working at Saskatchewan Crop Insurance, Sask Tel and Royal Lepage Regina Realty, where she grew such amazing friendships, she considered many of them family. She made friends everywhere she went - she cherished her friendships and all the visits she shared with friends. Marion enjoyed taking care of others and touched many lives in her 63 years. Marion had a strong spirit and accepted her diagnosis of cancer in February 2011 with dignity and grace. She spent her last days surrounded by family and friends. Visitation for family on Sunday June 24, 2012 from 1:00 2:00 p.m. and Visitation for friends will be on Sunday as well, from 2:00 4:00 p.m. at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK. A family Graveside Service will take place on Monday June 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Yellow Grass Cemetery with Celebrant Ron Nagel presiding. A come and go Celebration of Life will be held on Monday June 25, 2012 at The Italian Club, 2148 Connaught St, Regina, SK from 2:00 4:00 p.m. A big thank you to the tolerant staff on Unit 4A and Palliative Care at the Pasqua Hospital for all your patience while our busy little boys visited their cherished grandmother during her stay. It brought so much happiness to our family during our mothers final days. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com