Archibald Edward Pleasance, age 88, of Edina, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 in Bloomington, MN. He was born June 9, 1913 in Manitoba, Canada. He was employed by Mattel, Inc. in the Los Angeles area as Senior Art Director before he retired in 1980. Before his recent illness, he continued painting wild life and equine settings which were exhibited throughout Canada and the United States. He served in the Canadian Navy in WWII. He is survived by his wife; Frances of Edina, MN, one daughter: Gail Schwartz of Henderson, NV., one brother; James and four sisters who live in Canada, Anne Gray, Mabel Anderson, Ruby Williams and Pearl Coleman. Private interment will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
