Arvella went to school in Green River, Utah and grew up in Silverton, Colorado and Olathe, Colorado.
On October 24, 1964 she married the love of her life, Stanford Richard Dere in Rifle, Colorado and moved to Grand Junction where they lived for 60 years.
When working, Arvella was a Cosmetologist.
Arvella loved travelling – her favorite country was Switzerland when she loved visiting the Matterhorn. She also loved visiting New York City, Germany and especially The White House. She loved her flower gardens and loved birds.
Arvella is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter Bobbie Jean White.
Arvella is survived by her husband Stanford, daughters Cherie (Gary) Coats, JoAnn (Craig) Droskin, Tracy (Evan) Labrum all of Grand Junction, Colorado and brother Aubrey Krabbe of Silt, Colorado. Arvella also leaves behind, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
