1940 – 2024

ARNOLD “ARNIE” LEO BODIE, of Coaldale, beloved husband of the late Clara Bodie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Coaldale Health Centre – Long Term Care, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the age of 84 years.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by their son Curtis (Jackie) Bodie and their children: Mathew and Zaden; and daughter Carla (Terry) Palmer and their children: Brock and Brooklyn. He is also survived by two sisters: Pauline Bodie and Lily Erdos, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Alexander Sr. and Florence; sisters: Josie and Elaine; and brother Alexander Jr.

Arnold was the youngest of the Bodie siblings and was born in Lethbridge on July 3, 1940 to Alex and Flora Bodie Sr.

He was raised on a farm outside of Coaldale and married Clara Huber in 1967. They were married for 44 years and enjoyed raising their children on the family farm. Arnold was the happiest on the farm and lived on the homestead for over 72 years.

Arnold also enjoyed golfing, curling, was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Kinsmen clubs, and traveling with family and friends, as well as spending time with their grandchildren.

His love of life and people touched the lives of all those who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Peter Lilienthal officiating. The Prayer Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Arnold’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 – 23 Avenue, Coaldale, AB, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Ian Gagne celebrating.

Arnold will be laid to rest in the Coaldale Community Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AHS Coaldale Health Centre – Long Term Care, c/o CRH Foundation (crhfoundation.ca) by clicking “General Donation, designation “Other”, then list “Coaldale Health Centre LTC”.

 

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2024-09-17
• Location : Coaldale, Alberta