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Randy piltz posted a condolence
Friday, November 9, 2007
I miss you still,,,,I let you down, but will try to be more like you everyday
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Dave Moreland posted a condolence
Monday, March 5, 2007
I really only knew Arnold for a few years and only saw him when we worked on his taxes but I really enjoyed his big smile and big heart. I enjoyed the way he and Shirley teased each other during our appointments. I just wanted Shirley, Dave V and the rest of the family that I was saddened when I learned of his passing and I wish you all well.
Sincerely,
Dave Moreland
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betty froetschel posted a condolence
Saturday, January 6, 2007
some people come into your lives when you most need them. i first heard of the "benson\'s" from my pal vickie davis. when i did finally meet them they were exactly what i expected and more.they had respect for each others families and the strength to cohese the two together. arnold had amazing physical strength, but was also aware of his weaknesses. he had agreat love of life, sense of humor and love for shirley. i remember being in their kitchen on samish island and arnold cooking breakfast and being funny. he was also my book pal, i think i have sent him a small library for his vancouver house. i will miss him and feel this void for my norweigen friend for the rest of my days. take care of shirley.
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vickie and harold davis posted a condolence
Saturday, January 6, 2007
arnold benson "THE BIG NORWEIGAN" many thoughts, for many years. big man, big integrity,big love for shirley and his family. big on responsibility, can do attitude. never wasted time or shirked a job that had to be done. he had a dry sense of humor. very analytical. He always looked like he had just stepped out of the shower, he shone. i will miss his steady ways and sense of humor. take care shirley we will be here.
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Suzanne Vawter posted a condolence
Friday, January 5, 2007
I had the pleasure of attending more than one family event with Arnold. While I did not know him well, it is his warm smile and twinkling eyes that I remember clearly. I also recall cracking crab with Arnold in your garage and laughing while we worked in preparation for the family crab feed. I?m sure he will be missed deeply. My thoughts are with you all and Michael, you much like your Father, are greatly loved and respected. I couldn?t have asked for a better Uncle.
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Doug and Shari Richmond posted a condolence
Friday, January 5, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to you, Shirley. May your cherished memories give you comfort at this time of loss. We shall always remember Arnold as a jovial and outgoing, friendly person.
Our Love, Doug and Shari
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Ted Jordan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
To Shirley and all Arnold\'s Family;
Please accept my deepest condolences. Arnold only touched my life briefly, but the effect has lasted a very long time. He brought me in to the Forming and Shoring business. He scared the daylights out of me when I first met him, but I came to realize beneath the gruff exterior was a very intelligent and fine man. He was a friend and a Mentor. He will be missed.
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Tricia Graham McCall posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
On behalf of Marilyn Graham and our entire family, we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of grief.
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Ridge Taylor posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Though I have not kept in close contact with Arnold over the last several years, he was a tremendous inspiration for me when I started at NOR PAC in 1980. I will never forget Arnold.
My thoughts are with you Shirley.
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LeRoy Dinwiddie posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
LeRoy Dinwiddie
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sam rice posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
shirley and family,
arnold was one of the nicest guys i have ever been around. i knew of arnold because we were both in the construction trade, but never reaaly met until aluma bought burke. the highest compliment i could ever give someone is they are a professional at what they do..arnold was a professional, he made shoring look so easy, until you tried to lay out a job on your own. he was the answer man and the guy you went to if you had a shoring problem.
i will never forget the time we went to phionix az., for a manqgers meeting. arnold,leroy denwitte and i stayed over two days and played golf and had a great time.
i know you will miss him terribly, he was a great guy.
god bless you all.
arnolds friend
sam rice
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Tia and Gayle posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Uncle Arnold, we will always remember your positive outlook, and your special chuckle and smile.
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Wendy Burdette & Family posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Prayer~
Our prayers are with you and the family. It was an honor to know Arnold and how he brought a wonderful son into this world that the Edmundson\'s were blessed with.
Mike you have been a huge support for this family. Arnold passes to the other side being very proud of a good nature spirited son he was a part of. A son that has a heart of gold and giving heart. A spirit that is always looking and laughing to see the good in others. A mind of wisdom and seeking to hear others to learn from. All around beautiful spirit. That was Arnold your Father too.
Arnold\'s kindred spirit will be with you, I am happy and grateful that you are my brother in law and wonderful Uncle to my children. We mention your name and you bring a smile to our face, just seeing your big ole grin with the twinkle that you saw in your dad bring smiles. Now your Father rests and is in no more pain and will be with you in many different ways.
We love you lot\'s!!Big hugs to you...the family~
Love and Peace~
Wendy & Family
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Wendy Burdette & Family posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Prayer~
Our prayers are with you and the family. It was an honor to know Arnold and how he brought a wonderful son into this world that the Edmundson\'s were blessed with.
Mike you have been a huge support for this family. Arnold passes to the other side being very proud of a good nature spirited son he was a part of. A son that has a heart of gold and giving heart. A spirit that is always looking and laughing to see the good in others. A mind of wisdom and seeking to hear others to learn from. All around beautiful spirit. That was Arnold your Father too.
Arnold\'s kindred spirit will be with you, I am happy and grateful that you are my brother in law and wonderful Uncle to my children. We mention your name and you bring a smile to our face, just seeing your big ole grin with the twinkle that you saw in your dad bring smiles. Now your Father rests and is in no more pain and will be with you in many different ways.
We love you lot\'s!!Big hugs to you...the family~
Love and Peace~
Wendy & Family
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GAYLE & KEN LEGRAND posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2006
WE SHARE YOUR LOSS AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
WE KNOW THAT GOD WILL BE WITH YOU DURING THESE TRYING TIMES.
GAYLE AND KEN
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Jan Spencer posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Shirley and Family : Our sincerest sympathies to you at this time . Our prayers are with you . Sincerely , Jan Johnson and Ray Spencer
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Gerri and Jim Kleese posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. Now we know he is no longer in pain.We include you all in our prayers.
Love, Gerri and Jim
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Gerri and Jim Kleese posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Our sympathy to you and your family. You are all in our prayers. It is comforting to know he is no longer in pain..Love, Gerri and Jim
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denise rains johnsonyahoo.com posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2006
to the familey of arnold benson. my thoughts are with you through this time of sorrow. may god enlightnen your hearts and live on with the memories that arnold gave each and everyone of us while he was with alive and with us.
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Bob and Carol Lievense posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2006
I know that this can be a hard time even tho you may have expected it. God will carry you thru it.
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Dale & Ramona Bennett posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Our deepest sympathies. Wish we could attend but too far away.
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Esther Flood posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2006
I praise God for Arnold and his family. May God Bless you all in your remembrance and love of Arnold, and hold you in His hand during your grief.
My love to you, Shirley.
Esther
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Tracey Piltz posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2006
MY DAD!!!!
What an amazing, brave, kind man. I always knew what kind of man my dad was but in his last week alive he showed us all that he was beyond brave and kind to everyone. No matter what! Dad\'s stay in the hospital was much longer than expected but the nurses all loved Dad and tried to make him as comfortable as possible. It was easy for them, Dad always had a kind thing to say or made a chuckle followed by his smile. Dad always thought of others first and how to make things easier for them and was always appreciative of help. I am so thankful for the last week Dad had at home, he was beyond comfortable in his big marshmallow of a bed. When the ambulance drivers put him on it and he sunk in he thought he was already on a cloud. Dad NEVER complained, he was glad to be at home. My mom has also been steadfast in her promise to Dad that she would be there til the end, she did it. I\'m proud of her. My brother Michael and his wife Joline were here and helped SOOOO much, I don\'t think I could of made it thru it without them. After Dad had passed, within minutes the rest of the family was there to say their goodbyes.....the most special thing was the prayer that my husband Randy shared. He reminded us how God-like my Dad was. He was a natural Christian living his life by natural bible laws without being formally taught. He lived by his heart and that\'s why so many people love my Dad. We haven\'t found an enemy yet. Dad, I miss you beyond words, I love you so much!
tracey
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Joline Benson posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2006
I always referred to my Father-in-law as PaPa Bear,and he was truley a gental giant.I\'ll never forget the twinkle in his eye as he ribbed Michael,even to the endwhere\'s my apples!.I\'ll also never forget the look he gave me when I stole points from him at cribbage!He was pure sweetness under a gruff & imposing exterior,but the twinkle always gave him away.
I feel priviledged to have known him & had him as my Father-in-law and ever so lucky that the nut Michael didn\'t fall very far from that tree!Love you always Papa Bear......Joline
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William Bill Richards posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2006
I send my condolences to the family. I was born and raised just north of the Family home on the Avon-Allen Road. Son of Maurice and Elaine Richards when the Allen School is now located.
Graduated in 1953 from Burlington Edison High School. Remember Arnold well from high school days. Also know this second wifes family. I didn\'t know Arnolds children, but, know that they loved him very much. We also know that he with his heavenly Father now and has no more pain. May he enjoy the Streets of Gold.
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Susan Lindsley Wilson posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2006
Tracey,
Sorry to here about your fathers passing. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time. Just remember he\'s in a better place now , without any pain. I know how you feel, my Dad dies Apr. 2005, before he could see Brook\'s graduate. I think of him often. Time is the only thing that can heal you. But still you think of him often. He was a great father and very commited grandpa to his gradson\'s , that I saw. I\'m so sorry of your loss. May you and your Mother be comforted by one another. May God bless you and keep you in his tender care.
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Michael Benson posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2006
My Father
Looking for words to decribe my admiration of Papa Bear is difficult....The qualitys of my dad go beyond words themselves.My rock ,my best friend,my teacher,my guide..these are a few that come to mind.Your kindness and love through out my life time will be for ever cherished..
Your in Gods hands now
Your loving Son ,
Michael
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Gary & Ruth Frack posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2006
Arnold will be missed. Gary & I will miss all the fun times we had wih Arnold & Shirley. They have been wonderful friends for over 30 years.
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Billie Staton posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2006
I have know Arnold for 40 years. He was always an upbeat person and pleasant to be around. It has been an honor to have had a friend in Arnold
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Mike & Lori Staton posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time, but you will always have your memories to cherish.
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