Jean D. Arrington; Secretary and Dog Enthusiast
Ojai resident Jean D. Arrington died Thursday at a Ventura hospital after a brief illness. She was 66.
Arrington was born Oct. 4, 1932, in Ogden, Utah. She was a 30-year county resident who moved from Redlands.
Arrington was a secretary for many years, working for various companies and organizations.
She was a member and past chairwoman for the City of Angels Silky Terrier Club, and the Ventura County Dog Fanciers Assn. She also cared for four silky terriers--Katrina, Hoss, Sean and Pip.
She is survived by two sons, Robert S. Rieke of Carina, Australia, and Ronald E. Rieke of Redlands; a daughter, Pamela K. Martin of Yucaipa; her mother, Leone Hussey of Mesa, Ariz.; a sister, Raedelle Mundy of Grand Junction, Colo., and three grandchildren.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Silky Terrier Rescue Fund at the Silky Terrier Club of America in Alameda.
Ted Mayr Funeral Home in Ventura is handling the arrangements.
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