Arlen Winter Wolf

1951 ~ 2020

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Dec. 17, 2020
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary
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  • Service:

    Dec. 18, 2020
    4:00 AM
    3100 East 3000 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84109
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  • Our beloved Arlen Winter Wolf, many of you would know as Wolf, 69 years young, was reunited with his mother Myrtle Edna Wolf and father Hyrum Joseph Wolf on 14 December 2020.

    Arlen was born on 21 February 1951 and passed from complications from a 2003 gift of life. Before his peaceful passing, he was able to spend quality time with his loving wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and friends.

    There are not enough words to express the positive impact Arlen has had on so many people. His journey was exciting, colorful, bullheaded, but most of all kindhearted and gentle. Wolf has been a great brother, father, grandfather, friend but more importantly an unbelievable partner to his ever so kind, caring, and supportive wife DeNece. The friendship and love that Wolf and DeNece shared for over 30 years cannot be explained.
    Wolf and DeNece met during a SCUBA class at the University of Utah. Yes, he dated one of his students. They then spent over 28 years traveling the world together searching for something new beneath the ocean’s surface. On 23 October 2015 they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.

    Wolf and DeNece raised 3 boys (Cort, Jason & Nick) and are grandparents to five grandsons and one granddaughter.

    His siblings, Bonnie Wolf, Lois Moore, Lynne Wolf, Dean (Linda) Wolf, Marvin (Darlene) Wolf, Careen (Craig) Walker and Glennys Ware, miss him dearly, but are happy for the release with which he has been blessed.

    Arlen is preceded in death by two siblings, brother Vernon Wolf and sister LeiOma Wolf. Also, by Arthur Moore (brother-in-law), Kim Ware (brother-in-law), Clyde Lancaster (brother-in-law) and Blake Lancaster (brother-in- law).

    We all love you Wolf, and we thank you for your “firmly-stubborn”, yet sweet tender loving spirit.

    Many thanks to the hundreds of medical professionals and the hospice team for their kind and loving service. Lastly, many thanks to all the insurance companies that kept paying all the millions in medical claims.

    A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East 10600 South in Sandy, UT. A short funeral service will be held at the Canyon Rim 2nd Ward, 3100 East 3000 South, Salt Lake City, UT at 11 a.m. on December 18, 2020 with a viewing prior at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, Sandy, UT.

    Wolf's service can be seen by visiting the following web address: http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/saltlakecanyonrimstake

    Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.larkincares.com.


    Guestbook/Condolences

    I am so sorry for your loss. May Heavenly Father's choicest blessings b


    - Barbara Scott

    May we add our sincere sympathy to that of the many who knew and admired him. He will be long remembered for his steadfast service to his host of friends and to the community.


    - Arthur Connole and Roger Connole

    Thanks for the memories! We had so much fun spending beach and ocean time with you both. Maybe the reason we got along so well was the shared "firmly stubborn" streak. DeNece, I'm here anytime you need me. I pray for you to feel peace and comfort.
    Love
    Lana


    - Lana L Warner

    I have fond memories of working with Arlen on the SLCPD. He was a good officer and a great person. Few people had Arlen’s sense of humor and he could usually bring a smile to those around him. RIP Brother!


    - Michael Fierro

    The world is sadder place with the passing of this fine man. He will missed but he will never be forgotten by those that had the pleasure to have known and loved him. Maurice Brophy &Family, retired LT SLCPD


    - Maurice brophy

    Wolfie!
    I am heartbroken to learn of your change in station. However. Joyful for the great memories that you taught me as a punk kid some 20 plus years ago when i came aboard the Phone Company Crew in SL Main. You taught me so many things, not just fixing lines, but helping people. Thank you for the kindness, teasing and help you gave to me!

    Thank You Brother!
    James "Wonderdog" Erickson


    - James Erickson

    Arlen and I met when we joined the police department and we became close friends immediately, even though he referred to me as an east side snob. We maintained that friendship even when we both decided to do other things. Over the years I have enjoyed going on scuba diving trips with Arlen and DeNece and will always have fond memories of our time together. I will miss you!


    - Mark Eggen

    We have not seen Arlen for many years after we retired in 1996 and moved to Redding Ca.. He is the one who introduced us to Redding after he left the SLCPD. We would not be living in this beautiful place if we had not visited him here. We are still living out in the country outside Redding. In fact I think the last time we saw him is when we ran into him at Blue Lake during a dive. We heard someone yell his name and met underwater. He was a good friend for many years. We are happy to hear he had a great adventurous life.

    Bo & Pam Grimes


    - Bo & Pam Grimes

    DeNece-

    We are so saddened to hear of Wolf's passing. Praying for you and your family at this difficult time. We love you.

    The Guy and Kim Goddard Family


    - Kimberly Goddard

    So sorry to hear of Wolf’s passing. What a sweetheart he was. Always happy, always willing to help. Wishing you love and peace DeNece. You are both so loved. 💜💜💜
    Jeri


    - Jeri Wiscomb

    Arlen and I became friends in March 1973, when we were entering the Police Academy. Our Academy class consisted of five SLCPD rookies, plus a couple dozen outsiders from different agencies. Being a small class, offered us the opportunity to get to know each other really well. Arlen was always very friendly, funny and happy. Arlen was always a joy to work with, and was missed when he left the PD. Thankfully we were able to stay in touch over the years. Arlen will be missed by his many friends and family members. R.I.P. Brother.


    - Jon Campbell

    We're thinking of you almost every minute, DeNece, but we are staying away from crowds because Fred has some health problems right now. I pray you will continue to feel peace and comfort and memories of the beautiful love you shared. We love you and will watch the service.


    - Susette and Fred Green

    DeNece the servers was beautiful, Cort did a fantastic job. We love you very much.


    - Jerry and Margo Lancaster

    I'm sorry to hear of Wolfes passing. I worked with him on the PD during the days he was working Vice. He was a good cop and I enjoyed working with him. He was friendly, and a good guy. Again I'm sorry for your loss.


    - Larry Hardwick

    Sorry to hear this had a lot of great memories at granger high thank u for your service God bless rest in peace


    - Alan Heaps

    My condolences to your family on Arlen's passing. I met Arlen in 7th grade when my family moved to Granger. I was a strange new boy in a new place. Arlen was the first one at Valley Jr. High to welcome me and befriend me. I admired Arlen for his kindness and his boldness, some of which rubbed off on me. I was never timid when with Arlen. I list touch with him after high school. In the early 70s, I was in the police academy , having been hired by the SLCPD. One say I was assigned to Go on a ride-a-long with an experienced officer. Arlen and I were both surprised and glad to meet like that. We were each surprised that the other had found our way into law enforcement. I am grateful for this opportunity to share my thoughts with you. God bless.


    - Don R Schow

    Sorry to hear this lot of good times at granger high rest in peace God bless and thank u for your service


    - Alan Heaps

    Arlen was a classmate at Granger High school. He was a good friend to me i was small and he would protect me from others he was so kind. we were just talking about him just the other day I will always appreciate the protection friendship we had. so sorry!!!! He will be missed.


    - Lonnie Yeaman

    I just heard about Arlen's passing, and I just want you to know how sorry I am. I grew up on the same street as Arlen, and I remember when he and his siblings moved into the neighborhood on Lee Maur St.
    We had a lot of fun times! I still remember the trampoline.
    This makes me so sad, but I was so happy that I was able to see him at our high school reunion a year and a half ago. He was the neighborhood boy all the girls had a crush on. Arlen will always have a special place in my heart, along with the rest of his family.
    DeNece, I was so happy to have met you at the last two high school reunions. You seem like such a wonderful person and Arlen seemed so happy! Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
    All My Love,
    Michelle Rogers (Royer)


    - Michelle Rogers (Royer)

    When I was with the Sheriff's office I had just got off the elevator heading out to my county car when I saw Arlen standing at the SLCPD desk in a SLCP uniform , Arlen looked at me I immediately stopped and without any que we both said at the same time "Granger High" After we got the surprise out of our system we talked-about Granger told me that Curtis Muramoto was an officer who had just walked in the office. I'm sorry to read about Arlens passing and my prayers and condolences is with you the family of Arlen.


    - stan Macchione