Arlene Joyce Bour entered her heavenly rest Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born January 8, 1932. Preceding her in death was her husband of 58 years, Charles E. Bour and granddaughter, Esther Bour. Arlene is survived by her children Sarah (Jeff) Karnes of Zeeland, MI and Daniel (Arike) Bour of Granite Falls, WA; grandchildren Alyssa and Lauren Karnes, Laila (Nate) Mital, Joshua Bour, Dineke (Josiah) Blake, and Bonnie Bour; great-grandchildren Theophilus, Valencia, and Zizka Mital and Joy Blake; sister, Marjorie (Chet) Scheltema; and many nieces and nephews.
Arlene grew up in Grand Rapids and graduated from Union High School. As her children were growing up, she hosted after school Bible classes for children. After her children were grown, she worked and retired from Union Bank. She was an avid sewer and enjoyed playing the piano. She also played violin for many years in the Grand Rapids Philharmonic Orchestra.
A celebration of Arlene’s life will commence 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East Building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418, with visitation to follow the service. Interment will be at Grandville Cemetery. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com
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