Obit: Arlene Luoto 2

McMinnville

July 31, 1929 — Nov. 30, 2023

Arlene Delores Luoto was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She went peacefully to meet her heavenly family on Nov. 30 at the age of 94.

Born to Harold and Inez Jaunita Tozer on July 31, 1929, in Everett, Washington, she grew up in Westport. While in high school, she was swept off her feet by Robert (Bob) Roland Luoto.

After they both graduated from Westport High School, they married on Dec. 25, 1948. Arlene’s husband was awarded a basketball scholarship to Linfield University in McMinnville. Together, they settled in Yamhill County and raised four sons.

In 1976, Bob, Arlene and their son, Bob, started Luoto Logging Inc. Their company grew and supported hundreds of families throughout Oregon.

Arlene was an avid gardener and loved a beautiful yard and flowers. She was a Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church in Carlton for many years, and loved helping children.

She was involved with 4-H and the National FFA Organization with her sons, and spent hours transporting her sons to sporting events, including any of their friends who needed a ride. With all this going on, she also helped her husband and her boys build and operate a successful logging business.

She is survived by her four sons, Robert (Bob) Alan Luoto, of McMinnville, John Geoffrey (wife, Jan) Luoto, of Tillamook, Dan David Luoto, of Waldport, and Randy Scott Luoto, of Carlton; her brother, Richard Alford Gilpen, of Portland; and eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Inez Tozer; her husband of 64 years before his passing, Robert Roland (Bob) Luoto; her sister, Marilyn Jean Anderson, of Brownsmead; and her grandson, Randy Curtis Luoto, of Carlton.

Arlene will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Macy and Sons Funeral Home, 135 N.E. Evans St. in McMinnville, is coordinating her burial.A viewing is being held there from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McMinnville Covenant Church, 2155 N.W. Second St. in McMinnville. There will be a reception following at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Log A Load For Kids, in care of Associated Oregon Loggers, P.O. Box 12339, Salem, OR., 97309 (503-364-1330). All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and local children’s hospitals.

To leave online condolences, please visit macyandson.com.