Arlene Marie Berry

Arlene Marie Berry

Arlene Marie Berry, 60, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, coworker, cousin and friend died of natural causes January 15, 2025, at her home in Bothell, WA.  Born in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA to Charles Eldon Berry and Julia Ruth Berry, she graduated from Rolling Hills High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of California San Diego.  At the time of her death, she was enjoying her successful 39-year career as a software developer.

Arlene had a keen mind, competitive spirit, and kind heart.  She loved nature.  In her youth, she and her dad climbed up Half Dome in Yosemite and went down to the bottom of Grand Canyon.  Her sister remembers hiking with her around Wizard Island in the middle of Crater Lake and, at Lassen National Park, lying out in the freezing cold in sleeping bags to watch a meteor shower together. Arlene also loved reading and handcrafts, gifting others with her masterful crochet work and spending hours on projects to comfort the hurting.  She delighted in being an aunt and was extremely interested in and proud of the two wonderful kids who called her “Auntie.”   There is some debate whether she may have even let one of them beat her in a game once or twice.

Arlene is survived by her mother, sister Kathryn, brother-in-law Jeff, niece Amy, nephew James, and many extended family members and friends, and she was preceded in death by her father and sister Lorraine.  She will be missed.

Her memorial service will be February 22 at 1:00 pm at Queen Anne Lutheran Church, 2400 8^th Ave W, Seattle, WA.

Memorial gifts can be made to one of Arlene’s favorite causes through memorial funds at the National Wildlife Federation and/or World Vision.