"I am so very sorry for your loss, during the short time I got to know Arlene I knew she was a very special, very loved mother and grandmother.My prayers are with you all during this time."
In loving memory of
Arlene E. Jutting
October 8, 1928 - August 28, 2012
Arlene Jutting, age 83 of Ames, died Monday August 27 at Northcrest Community. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6 at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames. Arlene was born October 8, 1928 in Farina, Il; the daughter of Orville and Eleonore (Widicus) Elbring. She grew up in Webster Groves, Missouri, on the campus of Eden Seminary. After graduating from high school she continued her education at Central College in Pella, receiving a BA in Music and a BS in Chemistry. She married Ike Jutting on August 21, 1950 in Webster Groves. The couple lived in Woodard, Meridian, and Zearing before moving to Ames in 1962. She worked at ISU, Friedrich Realty, and Hach Chemical, and was a partner in several businesses including the Bonanza Steakhouse in Fort Dodge. Music was her passion, and she was the organist for forty years at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Arlene touched lives throughout the Ames community through her volunteer work as an accompanist at ACTORS, Heartland Senior Band and Variety show, and at Northcrest Retirement Community. Arlene also expressed her desire to serve the community through her 25 year leadership at Recovery International, and 20 years at P-FLAG. She was an avid gardener, and drew birds into her gardens at Northcrest with her plants and feeders. She was recently awarded the "Unsung Hero" Award by the Ames Tribune for her exemplary service to the Ames community. Arlene and Ike enjoyed traveling, starting with family camping trips throughout the US and Canada. Later they traveled to Australia, Hawaii and Europe. Arlene is survived by her children, Jeff and Karen Jutting of Ames, Jaci and Kevin Mart of Young, Arizona, Jerry Jutting and John Zmolek of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren, Kellie (Brian) Schall, Brandon and Travis Mart, James and Laura Wolfe and their son Damian, and Buckey Wolfe; and brother, Armin Elbring. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Ike Jutting; and grandson, Christopher Jutting. In lieu of flowers we ask that you direct your memorials to:
Northcrest Foundation, Teresa Kenton, 1801 20th St, Ames, IA 50100 Northminster Church,1416 20th, St, Ames, IA 50010 United Way of Story County /315 Clark Ave, Ames, Ia 50010 www.UWStory.org
Grandon Funeral is assisting the family: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"To the family of Arlene Jutting,
Arlene was a delightful person and a good soul, through and through. Those of us who belonged to PFLAG have depended on her for so many things - words of support and inclusion for all, her sense of humor, her detailed work as our membership chair, secretary, and treasurer. We will miss her so much."
"Arlene's family,
My heartfelt sympathies to you all.
I was so happy to read of Arlene being honored lately for HONORARY OF THE DAY FOR AMES.
I knew Arlene from our fibroymalgia pain support group for many years we met.
Always a wonderful smile on her face in spite of her painful body.
May God walk with you in the days, months, and years ahead.
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