November 11, 1957 ~ March 21, 2020
Born in: La Junta, CO
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
John William Arnold, 62, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2020. Survived by wife, Mary (Bauer) Arnold; sons, Stephen (Bethany) Arnold and Douglas (Shaylee) Arnold; grandchildren, Ellis, Ottley and Levi; mother, Margaret Stjernholm; aunt, Alice Zimmerman; his dog, Ace; and numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by father, Jeter Hill Arnold; step-father, Richard Stjernholm; and grandparents, Jeter and Nellie Arnold and Chester “Chet” and Martha Irvin. John was born to Jeter and Margaret Arnold on Nov. 11, 1957, in La Junta, Colo. He owned and operated Arnold Farms in Fowler, Colo. and drove trucks for local companies. John enjoyed family, loved spending time with his grandchildren, never missed his sons’ sporting events, traveling, Carl’s Jr. breakfast, GG’s BBQ, Baskin Robbins dates with Mary, restoring John Deere tractors and sporting around his dad’s 1965 Chevy C10 pickup and showing it at car shows. John served on the Fowler 1st National Bank Board, Highline Canal Board of Directors, Fowler Volunteer Fire and EMS for 18 years, was Fire Chief for six years and lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fowler. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Rocky Ford Cemetery, 27980 County Road 20, Rocky Ford, CO 81067. Following the graveside service, the Arnold family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m. for a catered meal at Cottonwood Links Golf Course in Fowler, Colo. Memorials may be made to Fowler Rural Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 91, Fowler, CO 81039 or Trinity Lutheran Church in Fowler, 600 5th St, Fowler, CO 81039. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
What a great individual to have know all his life. Our thoughts are with Mary and the boys and Margaret. Will miss you. Paul & Cyndi Bersagel
A true friend and a wonderful person, we will miss him very much! Walt and Linda Pachak
John and I were good friends for all of his 62 years. He was always the go to guy for information on John Deere tractors, trucks and farming, and always ready to lend a hand. In all our years together of fire fighting and ambulance, you could depend on John to pull his load. One thing you could count on when you crawled into the back of an ambulance, if John was driving, you would get there safely. I miss you big fella. Rich and Linda Jensen
A great man for sure. I absolutely loved the summer I spent with the Arnold’s building their house. There are not many men I would liken to my dad, but John Arnold has the same kind of character my dad had. A man that would gently share his thoughts, help anyone, was a good neighbor, and the ultimate family man. God gained a good man.
We will always miss you and your great sense of humor John. Rest in Peace my friend till we meet again.
Jade Norton
Mary, you and your family are in our prayers. Love you – Kathy and Henderson Nicholls
I had the honor of taking care of John for 15 + years. When I saw him on my schedule, I always looked forward to seeing him. I never had to guess what he was thinking…, because he would vocalize his thoughts clearly. I respected that a lot. He loved Mary dearly and his sons and families. John was a man that would help anyone in distress and not expect anything in return. I love ya big man! I’m very thankful I had the opportunity to know you as a friend. RIP Big John!
Jade Norton