ARVA JEAN CUCKLER

Arva Jean Cuckler, 91, of Yuma, AZ, died February 26, 2018 at her home.  She was born on May 13, 1926 in Bertrand, Nebraska to William and Daphne Walters.  She graduated from Bertrand High School in 1943.  She married Raymond E. Cuckler on December 27, 1947 in Cambridge, Nebraska.  Raymond and Arva Jean had three sons, Robert, Stephen and Michael.

Arva Jean and Raymond moved to Walla Walla, Washington in 1956, where they both worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Arva Jean left the Corps of Engineers for a number of years to raise her children.

On retirement Arva Jean and Raymond moved to Yuma, Arizona, initially as "snowbirds" and eventually as permanent residents.  They both enjoyed traveling and golf as well as arts and crafts.  After Raymond's passing in 2010, Arva Jean continued her passion for golf and was a member of the Foothills Par 3 Ladies Club.  She was also a long-time volunteer with Helping Hands of Yuma, and for a number of years she hosted the Helping Hands Crafts Group in her home.

Arva Jean was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, son Stephen Ray, parents William and Daphne Walters, brother Bill, sister Meredith and Meredith's husband Earl.

Arva Jean is survived by her son Robert Cuckler of Seattle, WA, son Michael Cuckler and wife Kathleen of Austin, TX, grandchildren Clay and Sara of Lewisville, TX, and Sean and Samantha of Austin, TX.  Arva Jean is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial celebrating Arva Jean's life will be held at 10:00 AM, March 10, 2018 at Sunset Vista Funeral Home in Yuma, AZ.  Graveside services will be held at Highland Cemetery in Bertrand, Nebraska at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helping Hands of Yuma or your favorite charity.