Arlene Elizabeth Fancher

Arlene Elizabeth Fancher passed away February 24, 2018. She was born on October 8, 1946, to Thomas D. Murtha and Elizabeth Bidley Murtha in Somerville, New Jersey. The family, including brother, Glenn, resided in Bedminster, New Jersey until November 1958, when they relocated to Madeira Beach, Florida.

In 1968, Arlene married Dan Fancher, her loving husband, and in 1969, the joy of their lives, Philip, was born. In 1970, the family moved from Florida to the San Fernando Valley, where they resided until 1984. After living for one year in West Chester, PA; the family returned to California. They have resided in Ventura County since 1985.

Arlene worked for many years as a Registered Nurse in hospitals and as a Visiting Nurse. Later, she worked as CFO at Wireless Technology, INC. in Ventura. She enjoyed caring for her family and her Weimaraner dogs. The latest, Ariel, and the current Vizsla dog named Kona. Gardening, traveling, reading and trying to make her friends and family happy were some of her favorite activities. Arlene lived her life with honor, integrity and fairness.

She is survived by her son, Phil; Daughter-In-Law, Kelly; Grand Daughter, Molly; Grand Son, Finnegan; Glenn Murtha, Her Brother; and Aunt, Dorothy Bidley.

Little did we know that God was going to call your name.

In life, we loved you dearly, in death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide,

and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,

but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Arlene had such a loyal, loving and generous nature. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Services will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 10:00 A.M., at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, California; immediately followed by interment at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.