Arlene Lund, 73

Arlene Nogle Lund, 73, of Post Falls, Idaho, died May 12, 2015, at Kootenai Health, following an extended illness.

Arlene was born Jan. 13, 1942, in Anaconda, Mont., to Cecil and Anna Nogle. She grew up in the Hauser Lake area, graduating from Rathdrum High School.

On March 27, 1965, Arlene married Richard Lund in Las Vegas, Nev., and they recently celebrated 50 years together. Arlene and Richard lived in Spokane until 1975 when they moved to Hauser Lake, Idaho. For the last several years they lived in Post Falls. Arlene was a long time resident of Hauser Lake and Post Falls.

Arlene and Richard had two daughters, Jewel and Pam. She was a homemaker, and very active in her daughters' activities.

Taking an active part in her community, Arlene worked for the municipal election board during elections for many years. She was also treasurer of the Hauser Lake Fire Association and a member of the Hauserettes women's club.

Arlene loved to craft and enjoyed bowling. But she especially loved family holidays and get togethers, and treasured being part of her grandchildren's lives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Anna; and her brother, Gary Nogle. Arlene is survived by her husband, Richard Lund; daughters Jewel (Jeff) Hildesheim of Hauser Lake, and Pam (Dan) Manson of Post Falls; grandchildren Marc (Stephanie) Hildesheim of Rio Rancho, N.M., Scott (Megan) Hildesheim of Spokane Valley, Wash., Richelle, Paul and Jessie Manson of Post Falls; four great-grandchildren; sister Maxine Bacon of Anchorage, Alaska, and brother Jim (Elsie) Nogle of Bellevue, Wash.

A service celebrating Arlene's memory is scheduled for noon, Tuesday, May 19, at Rathdrum Bible Church, 15127 Stevens St., Rathdrum.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the Kootenai Health third-floor south nurses and CNAs for their kindness and consideration during this difficult time.