Bernita Mae (Meimann) Arneson (1930-2016)
ARNESON, MEIMANN, TAGATOFF, POST, PETERSON, HENDERSON, CRUISE, REHAK
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 8/7/2016 at 08:33:01
From Stevens Memorial Chapel obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:
Bernita Arneson of Ames, passed away July 17, 2016 at Israel Hospice House in Ames.
Bernita was born September 25, 1930 in Lincoln Township to George and Frances (Tagatoff) Meimann and grew up on a farm in rural Iowa. She graduated from McCallsburg High School. She married Lawrence Arneson on May 10, 1952. The couple was blessed with three children, and made a life for their family on the farm. After Lawrence's death, she finished out her working years at Iowa State University.
She learned to work hard on the farm and hard work became a virtue to her existence. She was strong in her convictions and had a certain way things should be done. She loved to work in the garden, and she maintained plants that have survived for generations. She had a playful personality and enjoyed dressing up for Halloween to greet kids with candy at the door. She took great pride in her family, always interested in her sons' business adventures. She did all she could to make each visit with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren special, cultivating memories with them that will last forever.
Bernita was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Arneson; her son, Brice; sisters Violet Post, Pauline Peterson, Elizabeth Meimann, and Marcella Henderson; brothers Carroll Meimann, Bernard Meimann, Audrey Meimann, and Marion Meimann.
She is survived by her sons, Keith (Deb) Arneson of Ames and Craig Arneson of Ames; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, Ryan (Lisa) Arneson their children Samuel, Lucia and Emmitt; Melissa (Travis) Cruise their children Madi and Callie; Bryce (Jessica) Arneson and their child Liv; sisters Marjorie Henderson of Story City, and Rita Rehak of Cedar Rapids.
Memorial contributions may be directed towards the Israel Hospice House in Bernita's name.
Online condolences and thoughtful memories may be shared on Bernita's page at www.stevensmemorialchapel.com
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