Arlene Mary Morton

Arlene Mary (Svoma) Morton March 26, 1944 - September 22, 2025 Arlene Mary Morton, age 81, of Blaine, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2025. Arlene was born on March 26, 1944, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to James Edward and Anna Rose (Dupey) Svoma. She grew up in Bruce, Wisconsin, and attended Bruce High School alongside her fraternal twin sister, Marlene. After graduation, Arlene and Marlene moved to the Twin Cities together, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, side by side. In Minnesota, Arlene met and married the love of her life, David Mitchell Morton. Together, they built their home in Blaine, where Arlene spent most of her adult life. They raised two sons, Dan and Scott, and she was immensely proud of them. Arlene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She poured her heart into her family, treasuring her daughters-in-law, Corinne and Rachael, and delighting in her five grandchildren: Alexa and Courtney (children of Dan and Corinne) and Kendrick, Isaac, and Lauren (children of Scott and Rachael). She loved keeping up-to-date on all their accomplishments, celebrating every milestone with pride. To Arlene, their success was her success, and she played an instrumental role in shaping the remarkable individuals they have become. Whether cheering them on at school events, celebrating holidays, or sharing meals, her greatest joy came from being surrounded by those she loved. A devout Catholic, Arlene lived her life grounded in faith, finding strength in prayer and her church community. She embraced life enthusiastically, enjoying travel, attending the theater, and being an avid reader who often had several books open at once, eager to explore every story she could find. For nearly 40 years, Arlene dedicated her professional career to Honeywell, where her loyalty and strong work ethic made a lasting impression. She balanced her career with her devotion to family, always ensuring her loved ones felt cared for and supported. Arlene is preceded in death by her beloved husband, David; her parents, James and Anna Svoma; and her brother, Jim Svoma. She is survived by her sons, Dan (Corinne) Morton and Scott (Rachael) Morton; her grandchildren, Alexa, Courtney, Kendrick, Isaac, and Lauren; her twin sister and lifelong confidante, Marlene (Svoma) Heinzen; along with nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will miss her dearly. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at The Church of the Epiphany, 11001 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Visitation begins at 9:30 AM, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. After the Mass, interment will take place at the church, followed by a luncheon. Arlene will always be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family, her profound faith, and the love and joy she shared with everyone who knew her.

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Arlene Mary Morton

March 26, 1944 - September 22, 2025

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