Arline Ruth Behlings

April 19, 1931 – February 9, 2013

Arline Behlings passed away February 9, 2013 at Mantey Heights Care Center surrounded by her loving family, she was 81.

Arline was born on April 19, 1931 in Madison, Minnesota from the union of Anton and Regina Hank. She graduated Madison High School in 1949 and later that year married Claire Behlings in Madison on June 4, 1949, he survives.

Arline had previously lived in Mesa, AZ, Perry, IA and Grand Junction, CO for the last four years. She was a homemaker, mother and worked for J.C. Penneys catalog department. She was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed camping, bridge, dancing and spending time with her family.

Arline leaves behind her husband of sixty-three years; Clarie Behlings of Grand Junction, two daughters; Diane Razee of Rifle, CO and Julie Bitner of Grand Junction, CO and a sister; Mavis (Don) Lee of Big Lake, Minnesota, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Arline was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter; Kathy Wheeler in 1999 and two sisters; LaVonne Eide and Marilyn Olson.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Martin Mortuary.

Family and friends may leave their condolences at www.martinmortuary.com