Nina Arbogast

Nina Carolyn Arbogast, age 93, died May 27, 2017 at her residence in Grand Junction, CO.

She was born October 26, 1923 in Saybrook, Illinois to William O. and Floy Butler. She grew up with six brothers. Nina graduated from Saybrook High School.  In 1944 while attending nursing school, Nina secretly married Paul.  When the school found out about the marriage, Nina had to quit, as students were not allowed to be married at that time.  Nina and Paul were married 68 years. They lived in numerous places around the country from New York to California, Texas to Minnesota, finally settling in Colorado.  Nina worked as a nurse, ran a daycare, was a special education aide, and a caregiver to many throughout her life.

Nina took up and enjoyed painting later in life.  She was also an avid gardener, seamstress, and enjoyed doing needlepoint.

Nina was preceded in death by her husband, Paul and son Roger.  She is survived by a son, Kevin of Grand Junction.  She has nine grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at Crossroads Methodist Church. on Wednesday at 1 P.M.

Please consider making a memorial contribution in Nina’s name to Crossroads Methodist Church, or Hope West Hospice. The family would like to thank Hope West, Columbine Caregivers, and family and friends for their care of Nina.