William Arnold

Bill was born to Howard and Arlyne Arnold in Hudson, Colo., on July 22, 1945. Bill returned to his heavenly father Jan. 21, 2011, due to a tragic ranching accident doing what he loved.
Bill had a great love, passion, and respect for ranching and the cowboy life. A top-notch bull rider in his youth, Bill loved a good spinning bull and could ride them to the whistle.
In 1974, Bill met Dianne Robbins and they married in 1976. From this union they had three wonderful children, Kelly, Tammy, and Kent. Bill lived the cowboy life for 19 years, ranching in Gunnison, Colo. In 1995, the ranch moved to Nebraska for three years. After which Bill and his family moved to Hyrum, Utah. Bill worked for UDOT and continued his cowboy life. Bill always had a good horse and good cattle. Bill's laugh and personality were infectious; Bill never met a stranger and was always a good neighbor.
Bill is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dianne, daughters Kelly (Aaron) Wood, Tammy Arnold (Dewayne Lewis) and son Kent. Two grandchildren, Rylan and Taylor Wood, his mother-in-law, Margaret Robbins, many nieces and nephews, in-laws and two sisters, Beverly and Cheryl. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, G. Carte, his parents and his father-in-law, Ed Robbins. Bill touched many lives and will be missed by all that knew him.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center St., Logan, Utah. Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary and from noon to 12:45 p.m. prior to services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net .