Arlene Tompkins
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Arlene Tompkins
BIG ARM — Arlene Beverly Tompkins, age 92, passed away Jan. 4, 2023. She was born on Dec. 10, 1930, in Miles City. Her family moved to Glendive shortly after and then moved to Columbia Falls when she was six. When she was 14, they moved to Polson where she graduated from Polson High School in 1948.
In 1950 Arlene married Clyde Tompkins and moved to the Big Arm area and lived there for the rest of her life. She and Clyde had two boys, Terry and Ted. Arlene helped Clyde with their ranch and Clyde’s trucking business for many years. She took care of the cattle while Clyde was working with the trucks and spent a lot of time on horseback. Her horses were a big part of her life.
In 1975 Arlene helped start the Peaco Peat Moss business in Big Arm. She did the bookkeeping for several years as well as the bookkeeping for her and Clyde’s trucking businesses.
Clyde passed away in 1993 and in 2009 she lost her son, Terry, to diabetes complications. Arlene lived by herself until her passing.
Arlene is survived by her son, Ted, and his wife, Penny; grandsons, Tanner and Connor; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also had many friends that will miss her forever.
As per her wishes she will be cremated and have no services. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
