P. Arlene Minturn Baergen, was born Oct. 9, 1929 in Anthony, KS and died August 22, 2011 in Wichita, KS.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday 7 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church.
She graduated from Wichita High School North and attended Wichita State University. Then she married James Authwin Baergen in 1949. Family moved with him for assignments with Boeing to Slidell, LA; Rockledge, FL; and Seattle area in WA.
Arlene enjoyed music, reading, her church and friends. Arlene considered her career (other than homemaker while the children were small) to be B.S.F. (Bible Study Fellowship) as both student and in leadership in various classes.
She enjoyed working with several different firms doing office work, first as secretary and also as office manager.
Her husband, James Authwin Baergen and son, James Alan Baergen, preceded her in death.
Survivors include son, Kurtis F. (Julie) Baergen; daughter, Elizabeth A. Baergen (John Mishler); grandchildren, Nathan Daniel (Katie) Baergen and Jennifer Elizabeth (Aaron) Esau.
Memorials suggested to be for B.S.F. International, 19001 Heubner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258 or Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1750 N. Tyler Rd., Wichita, KS 67212 or Rose Hill Presbyterian Church, 12202 NE 90th St., Kirkland, WA 98033.