Chloe Arlene Lewis

Arlene Lewis, 102, of Bondurant, passed away at Taylor House Hospice Oct. 6, 2019, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born Aug. 1, 1917, in Mason City, Neb., to Oscar and Jennie Runyan.

Arlene graduated in 1937 from Newton High School where she played R Gang girls kittenball. She worked at Roswell Ice Cream Parlor, as a caregiver at the park, making 50 cents to put up the flag, and retired as a secretary at Lewis Tool & Die, Inc. She had a passion for volunteering at the American Legion Auxiliary, PTA, Bondurant Christian Church, Mother’s Club and Mariana Circle. Arlene loved her Tuesday Morning Coffee gatherings, being the Bondurant Bubble Club Hostess, baking her famous pumpkin bread and selling antiques and collectibles. She was “everybody’s mom” for 73 years.

Arlene is survived by her children, Janice (Max) Cummings, Janine (Al McDaniel) Lewis, Harvey (Sue) Lewis and Julene (Darrell) Ripperger; grandchildren, Ryan (Andrea) Cummings, Jen Cummings, Angie (Robert) Fredericksen, Steve Young, Susan (Lloyd) Byers, Rick (Pam) Ripperger and Stefanie (Phil) Carra; great-grandchildren, Rainier Cummings, Amara Cummings, Everest Cummings, Gabriel Fredericksen, Chloe Fredericksen, Jason Byers, Kaitlyn Ripperger, Darrack Carra, Tyler Ripperger, Makenzie Carra, Quincy Carra and Kelsey Ripperger; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Roger (Louise) Lewis; sisters-in-law, Pat Lewis and Wilma Thorson; as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and many special friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Sr.; daughter, Janette (Andy) Young; and siblings, Ralph, Ray, Francis, Cloyde, Lyllus, Ivan and Louise.

A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Bondurant Christian Church, 304 Grant St. S., with burial to follow at Bondurant Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday evening.

Memorial contributions may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice or Bondurant Christian Church in loving memory of Arlene.

Online condolences may be expressed at HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.