Arlene was the eldest of seven children. She married Don Tolifson in 1945. Don and Arlene were farmers in Minnesota until they relocated to Phoenix in 1956 with their small children. Arlene worked various jobs in Phoenix while raising a family which was her pride and joy. She loved to travel, camp, and ride motorcycles with Don. She also enjoyed being creative with arts and crafts.
Arlene is survived by brothers: Ronald VanHorn, Dennis VanHorn, and Hervey "Junior" VanHorn; sons Gayle (Christina) and Lyle (Laura); daughter Patricia; seven grandchildren (one deceased) ; fifteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held at 9:00 am with a funeral service at 9:30am on Thursday, June 30, at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Entombment will follow immediately after at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301.
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