Arlene Margaret Edmonds age 84 of Pinconning, formerly of Belding passed away Monday April 13, 2009 at Brians House Hospice Center, Bay City. She was born in Ionia on March 8, 1925 the daughter of Fred and Lillian Miller Coulson.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Belding and was married to Alvin Edmonds on January 24, 1942 in Belding. He preceded her in death as did her brother Lewis Coulson and two infant brothers.
She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie and Gerald Johnston of Pinconning MI and Sally and Richard Barthell of Baraga, MI, grandchildren, Pamela and Dick Huntly of Remus, Lisa and Eric Stanaway of Lansing, Barbara Johnston of Grand Rapids, Debra Hansen of LaAnse and Diane Johnston of Baraga, several great and great great grandchildren, her brother Lavern Coulson of Saranac and sister Velma Ludwick of Ionia and nieces and nephews.
A family gathering was held on Tuesday April 14, 2009 at Hurst Funeral Home in Greenville and a graveside burial service will be held on June 6 2009 at Balcom Cemetery, Ionia.