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Arlene Edwards Obituary
Arlene Francis (Rafanan) Edwards, 70, died on March 22, 2022, at home with her family by her side. Arlene was born on June 17, 1951, in Sacramento, CA.
Arlene attended schools in Live Oak, CA, and graduated from Live Oak High School. She went on to attend Chico State where she received a B.A. in education.
Arlene is survived by her four sisters and one brother, Alice Howton, Anita Moodey, Marianne Saldanam, Marcelo Asuncion, and Marsha Ley; son, Jimmy Filter (Jennifer), grandsons, Dillon, Logan, and Carter Filter, and great-granddaughter, Illiana Filter; son, John Edwards (Bonnie), and granddaughters, Christian and Sophia Edwards; and husband, Jim Edwards.
She was preceded in death by her father, Mariano Rafanan; stepfather, Marcelo Asuncion; mother, Iva Asuncion; sister, Shirly Rightnour; and brother, Tom Rafanan.
Arlene started at Pacific Gas and Electric in environmental conservation, went to meter readings where she became a union shop steward with the International Brotherhood of Electrical workers (IBEW). She then went to the Pacific Gas and Electric call center; she was on IBEWs 1245's advisory council. She was offered a job with 1245 as a Business Representative and retired as an Assistant Business Manager.
Arlene was loved, respected and will be missed very much.
Per her request, no services will be held.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ed Dwyer
April 25, 2022
You will be missed. We had some good times on the negotiating committee and being Business Reps. Rest in Peace.
Claire Morris
April 20, 2022
Arlene and I grew up together in Live Oak. Went to school together and graduated the same year. I have very few childhood memories which Arlene is not a part of. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of her family
Janie Gillespie
April 13, 2022
We were so sorry to hear of Arlene´s passing. God bless your family as you mourn and miss her. We had not seen Arlene for years but she was such a good friend in high school and was actually in our wedding! So smart, beautiful and fun loving! I know you will miss her greatly.
Vicki Stevenson
April 8, 2022
To Jim and family: So sorry for your loss of Arlene she will be greatly missed. Her smile and friendly personality will be missed and all her help thru PGE...She and Roy and cut a rug now...Take care and please call if you need help...Sincerely Vicki
Linda Hicks
April 8, 2022
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Arlene. For years, she was a generous member of our local democratic organizations. She was truly a beautiful and kind person and I enjoyed knowing her.
June Wells
April 5, 2022
Jim,
We send you and your family our sincere condolences. I enjoyed my time working with Arlene while she was a meter reader. We had a lot of fun and she always wore that beautiful smile of hers! June (and Don) Wells
Chuck Thomas
April 3, 2022
Jim, so sorry to read about Arlene´s passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and family
Lynn Donaldson
March 31, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Arlene. She was truly a fighter.
Ruth E Bailey
March 28, 2022
So very sad to hear of the passing of my dear friend Arlene. She was a great fighter of our Union rights. A leader for women's rights as well. Sending love and prayers for her family.
Ruth Bailey
Cheri O'Connell and family
March 27, 2022
RIP Aunt Arlene
You will be greatly missed. And Uncle Jim, we love you very much. Sending gentle thoughts to the family.
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