Nygaard, Lois Elaine (Arkenstine) 85 of Tucson, AZ, formerly of the Twin Cities and Remer, MN, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2014. Lois enjoyed gardening and creative arts. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader. She was active in the community, participating in PEO and the Minneapolis Women's Club and served as township clerk for Inguadona Township. In 2002, she was inducted as an honorary member of the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club and became the first Harlan Nygaard Rotary Fellow. Preceded in death by her husband, Harlan, and parents, Viola and Clarence Arkenstine. She is survived by daughters, Mary (Steven), Sharon (Glen) and Carol (Michael); granddaughter, Megan; and sister, Carol (Clint). The family is planning a private memorial service.

Published on October 26, 2014


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