Arleene Mae Berend, age 88, of Coupeville, passed way Jan. 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Berend (Aug. 14, 2007), her brother Jimmy Pratt, and her son, Donald Berend. She is survived by her son Daniel and wife Nancy, grandchildren Matthew and Timmy, and sister Phyllis Dunn. Arleene was a devoted mother and loving grandmother.

As the wife of a navy pilot, she traveled the world, with Morocco and The Philippines being her favorites. She enjoyed selling miniature roses with John in their retirement years. A special thanks to the Regency staff in Oak Harbor who cared for Arleene during her last years. Private interment in Minnesota.