John C. ARENDS

ARENDS

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/2/2008 at 23:07:37

John C. Arends, 60, passed into the sunset January 26th, 2008. He was surrounded by adorning family and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Friday, February 1, 2008 at Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Road in Colorado Springs.John was born April 20th, 1947 in Clarion, Iowa. He grew up on the Big Valley farm near Belmond, Iowa. He leaves behind to remember and live his legacy, his wife Judy, daughters Heather and Tiffany, granddaughters Vanessa, Sierra and Haley, son-in-law Mike, sisters Lynne, Gloria, Alison and brother Dale. He was preceded in passing by his mother Marian, father Henry and daughter Gretchen. John started a career in sales at Sears selling sewing machines, shoes and vacuum cleaners where he earned accolades as a top sales person. He started selling real estate in 1973 and it became his passion for the next 35 years. Determination, wit, positive thinking, problem solving, and an incredible financial mind earned him great success in his career and allowed him to help so many people realize their dream of homeownership. John was a loving and caring husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. John and his wife Judy shared an amazing 37 year journey through life and travel. He was always there for his three girls and his three grand girls for support, love and guidance. He was a mentor, an advisor, a sounding board, and biggest fan to everyone in his family. John’s gift for story telling, his zest for life, his spontaneous nature, wit, charm, sense of humor and generosity will be treasured by so many friends and family. John was most simply a very special person who won the hearts of so many and will be greatly missed.In lieu of flowers, contributions to the John C. Arends memorial fund can be sent to Wells Fargo Bank, 8620 N. Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.

Mankato Free Press, Minnesota
January 31, 2008