Gladine V. Arthurs, 102

Gladine V. Arthurs, devoted wife, beloved and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2014, in Coeur d’Alene, ID at the age of 102.

Gladine was born in 1911. She attended a Deaf and Blind school in Gooding, ID in her early years, where she was their star basketball player and wrote for the school paper. In her later life, Gladine was an avid bowler for many years.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Gladine was preceded in death by her husband, Todd Arthurs. She is survived by two brothers, a sister, and her beloved care helper, Donna Olivieri, of Coeur d’Alene. She spent her final few years in an assisted living home under her wonderful caregiver, Maria.

Memorials may be given in her name to: Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, Ore., 97502. Gladine will be laid to rest at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens. English Funeral Chapel of Coeur d'Alene has been entrusted to handle final arrangements. Please visit Gladine's online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.