Arliss J. Secrest
Born: April 20th, 1936
Died: November 19th, 2010
Obituary
Arliss J. Secrest, 74, of Burlington, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2010, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Born April 20,1936, she was the daughter of Donald and Margaret Martin. On February 12, 1954, she married James D. Secrest in Ottumwa. He died August 29, 1986. Mrs. Secrest worked in Production for Champion Spark Plug for 34 years before retiring in 1995. She enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, golfing, going to the casino, and playing cards with friends. Survivors include three daughters, Kris West of Burlington, Tracy Gonzalez of Wyandotte, Okla., and Robin Deen of West Burlington; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Allen Martin of Grinnell; and three nieces. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Monday in Lunning Chapel. There will be no family visitation. The funeral for Mrs. Secrest will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Dean Moberg officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established.