Obituary of Arlene Marie Teater

Arlene Teater passed away on November 5, 2010. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on January 16, 1927. As a young woman she helped her family on their small citrus farm and farm fuel business. She graduated valedictorian of her high school class and went on to attend college in San Marcos, Texas. During World War II, she met James Teater who was stationed at San Antonio near San Marcos. They were married on November 29, 1947. Arlene and Jim had four children and operated the family farm at Eden, Idaho for a number of years. She taught school in the Valley School District and later moved to Twin Falls where she continued teaching. Arlene was a member of the Twin Falls Reformed Church and several professional organizations. She was a loving mother and wife. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Teater, father Leon Hargrove, mother Marie Erickson Hargrove, brothers Joe Hargrove and Ray Hargrove. She is survived by her sister Evelyn Falk, brother Rick (Pat) Hargrove, daughter Anne Erickson (Mike) of Twin Falls, sons David (Joette) and Tom (Janyce) of Coeur d’Alene, Doug (Carol) of Boise, nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the Twin Falls Reformed Church on Pole Line Road. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. Services are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home. Family and friends are encouraged to share their thoughts and memories at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com