Burdell Joy Arp

Burdell J. Arp, 74, of New Liberty, Iowa, passed away on April 20, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday April 23, 2018 at the Peace Church of Christ, in Bennett Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday April 22, 2018 at the Runge Mortuary. A private family burial will be held at the New Liberty Cemetery. There will not be a luncheon following services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to: New Liberty Cemetery, New Liberty Fire Department or Bennett Ambulance. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Burdell was born on September 02, 1943 in Davenport, Iowa to Thomas and Alice (Keppy) Moore. She graduated from North Scott High School in 1961. Burdell was united in marriage to Larry Arp on April 25, 1964 in Bennett, IA. Burdell worked for the Scott County Extension in the 4-H Department as a youth coordinator. She retired in 2004. Burdell was an avid gardener. She was a doting grandmother, attending all of her grandchildren’s events and activities. She was active in her church and led high school students in their Christian Education classes. Survivors include her husband Larry of 54 years, children: Jodi (Scott) Fleetwood, Jennifer (Jeff) Claussen and Brent (Michelle) Arp; grandchildren, Andrea (Conor) Ryan, Austin Fleetwood, Brandon Fleetwood, Cole Claussen, Cale Claussen, Michael Arp and Jason Arp; Brothers, Keith (Deanna) Moore, Dale (Mary) Moore, Ivan Moore; a sister Bonnie (Martin) Spainhower; a sister in-law Lois (Wesley) Timmerman and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister in-law Lori Moore.