Arlene V. Missel, 84, lifetime Aberdeen resident and homemaker, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam following a brief illness.

She was born on Sept. 21, 1932, in Hoquiam to Fred and Vera (Nordquist) Haglund. She graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1950 and worked for two years at the National Bank of Commerce in Aberdeen.

On Sept. 14, 1951, Arlene married Andrew P. Missel in Aberdeen. They were happily married for 65 years.

Arlene was a truly devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved nothing more then spending time with her family. Arlene loved being a grandmother to her only grandchild, Brian. She treasured every moment watching him grow up and was so very proud of him and his many accomplishments.

Arlene had a great love for all animals, always wanting to help every stray cat or dog she came across. Her favorite pastime was spoiling her own precious cats.

Arlene is survived by her husband, Andrew; two daughters Sandra Pickens of Lynnwood and Sharon (Mark) Ford of Aberdeen; grandson Brian (Serena) Ford of Houston, Texas and great grandson Max Junyu Ford. She was preceded in death by two sisters Shirley Aleksey and Esther Frazer. Arlene will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Per her request, there will be no services.

The family suggests that donations be made to PAWS, P.O. Box 451, Aberdeen, WA 98520.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Wash.