In Loving Memory

In Loving Memory...

Arlene "Beaner" Saunders
1925 - 2010

A Note from Darlene.....

When we first met Beaner, it was at a Spaghetti Dinner and she was a delight! She loved our place and decided to come on a daily basis. Beaner arrived with her yellow hat and ready for action! When things began to be too much for her in the middle of the day, all we had to do was play Sinatra from the Reprise Collection, "My Way".  The world stood still for a time while she sang and glided across the floor with her hands gracefully about her as if dancing with a partner. It was wonderful.

Beaner decided to change her name to Arlene, her born name, when one of our Member's of whom she befriended told her that "Arlene" is a beautiful name and she should use it. From that day on, she was to be addressed as Arlene. If you called her Beanie, she would correct you immediately!

We are deeply grateful to the Saunder's family for their request to those that loved Beaner to send donations to Selah Care Center in lieu of flowers.
We would like to acknowledge the following with many thanks...
Ms. Beverly Saunders
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lubowiki
Ms. Rose Hayes
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Specht
Mr. Kevin O'Neill
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Witte
Mr. & Mrs. James Cochran
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Lemoncell
Mr. Dion Feltri
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Burke
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Magyar
Mr. & Mrs. James Tynan
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mercurio

Our hearts will always remember her and we are honored to have had a place in her life.
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ARLENE SAUNDERS BIOGRAPHY:
Saunders, passed into eternal rest, Arlene Elizabeth
Arlene Elizabeth Saunders, passed into eternal rest, 84 , died 06/30/10. Arlene lived in Hackettstown, NJ all of her life and was born in Hackettstown, NJ.
Wife of: On October 3, 1944 she married a Naval Officer, Lieutenant J.G. Herbert William Saunders who died in 1979
Daughter of: late Milton and Ida (Hayes) Tynan
Survived By: 2 Daughters-Beverly Saunders, Hackettstown, NJ; Marilyn Specht, Milford, PA
1 Son-William Jeffrey, Hackettstown, NJ
5 Grandchildren-Kate Lazzaro, Sarah Johnson, Chip Specht,William Henry Saunders and Olivia Saunders
4 Great Grandchildren ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years
Pre-deceased by a Brother-Edwin M. Tynan
Occupation: She was employed by M & M Mars, Inc., Hackettstown, NJ and was a Taste Panel Supervisor, retiring in 1990.
Additional Information: Arlene was known for her vivacious personality, a trait that just naturally qualified her to serve as the head cheerleader for the Hackettstown High School Class of 1944. She also served as Captain of Interclass Basketball, president of the Archery Club and Business Manager of the Glee Club. Her flair for drama was exemplified by her role of "Babs" in the senior class play "All About Eve". She loved a party, replete with music and dancing. In her later years she became an avid birdwatcher.