Arlene (Snell Whiting) Antonino

Obituary for Arlene Snell Whiting Antonino

Arlene Snell Whiting Antonino, age 88 passed away on August 13 2015, at her daughter’s home with family members at her side.  Her mind remained sharp and clear to the end. She was born on August 24, 1926 in Springville, Utah to Donna and Braemar Silas Snell.  She was later adopted by Charles Ernest Whiting.  Arlene attended school in both Mapleton and Springville, and was always proud to be a “Red Devil.”  She married Battista (Nino) Antonino on April 30, 1947.  They were later sealed in the Provo LDS Temple and enjoyed 66 years of marriage together.

Arlene held various part time jobs, but, spent most of her years at home raising her family.  She supported all of her children in their many and varied activities.  She loved decorating cakes for each of her children on their birthdays and making homemade ice cream. She had many life time friends and enjoyed going to social events. She loved spending time with her family and always made them a top priority in her life.  Arlene was very active in civic affairs serving as President of the Jaycee Women’s Association and the Mapleton School PTA.

She is survived by her six children, Vickie, Springville; Gary (Sally), South Jordan; Paul (Mary), Springville, Cindy (Steve), Las Vegas; Brent (Suzie), Mapleton; and Judy (James), South Weber.  She is also survived by, 24 grandchildren, 55, great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and 5 sisters and 1 brother.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Nino, her parents, 1 sister, 2 brothers, and 4 grandchildren.

The family would also like to sincerely thank the I-Care Hospice group, especially Bonnie & Ashley for their wonderful care of our mother during her final days.

A viewing will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Wheeler Mortuary, 82 West 400 North in Mapleton, Utah and also August 18, 2015 at the Mapleton LDS Church, 1050 North 300 West , from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services. Funeral services will be held Tuesday August 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mapleton Church.  Burial with be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah.

Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com