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Charles Wallace Arnett

5 Sep 1919 – 12 Mar 2008

Birth	5 Sep 1919
Death	12 Mar 2008
Cemetery	National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona Phoenix , Maricopa County , Arizona , USA
Added by	Rhonda on 30 Mar 2008
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25644610

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CHARLES W. ARNETT Charles W. Arnett, age 88, died peacefully at home March 12, 2008. Viewing at Bunker Mortuary, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, is Friday, March 21 6-8 pm. Funeral services at Gilbert Stapley Stake Center, 1100 N Cooper at 10 am, 9 am viewing, Saturday 22. Burial at VA cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, Monday, March 24, 10:00 am. Charles was born on a farm near Duncan, Arizona, on September 5, 1919, to Tom and Annie Gale Arnett. A man of unblemished character, he quietly and willingly served The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wherever and whenever called, including missionary, clerk, bishop, temple worker and sealer. Charles was a B-24 bomber pilot in WWII, was recalled during the Korean conflict, served a year in Vietnam, and retired as a Lt Col. Late in life he founded the Arnett Foundation and the Arnett Institute, non-profit organizations for historical research. Happily married 62 years, Arnett is survived by his wife, Anna Laurene Liljenquist, and their seven children; Marolyn & Milan Haws, Wayne & Sue Sherwood Arnett, Kathleen & Jerry Ethington, Paul Arnett, David Arnett, Karen Karlene & Jasen Blair, Mark & Camille Judy Arnett, and his sister, Doris & Garth Whatcott.. He has 28 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Details: arnettinstitute.org In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Arnett Institute, 444 E Tremaine Dr, Chandler, AZ 85225. (480)497-8447. Published in the East Valley Tribune on 3/20/2008.

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LTC US AIR FORCE WORLD WAR II KOREA VIETNAM EX-PRISONER OF WAR 492ND BOMB GROUP

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