4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
ARENDT, MARY DELOYHT
March 10, 1927 – October 5, 2020
Mary was a devout Christian, loving wife and mother. She was member of St. Barnabas Church in Paradise Valley. As a constant scholar of the bible for 40 plus years she studied through involvement with St. Barnabas Bible Study and Bible Study Fellowship and most recently, Water From Rock Bible fellowship in Paradise Valley.
Mary was an accomplished artist. She painted under DeLoyht – Arendt and was a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the Plen Air Painters Of America.
She was represented and has exhibited internationally. She has had museum shows and is noted in ten how-to art books and numerous magazine articles. In 2017 she was awarded The Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement award in the field of fine art.
Mary is survived by her two daughters, Tracey Mckee and Tammy Allen as well as her four step-children David Arendt, Anthony Arendt, Mary Veno and Sally Ivers.
In lieu of flowers, Mary would have chosen, Water From Rock Ministries – 8171 E. Del Joya Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85258, and Hospice Of The Valley as her charitable organizations.
Services for Mary will be at St. Barnabas Church in Paradise Valley on October 24, 2020. This service is for family only but can be viewed live stream on the St. Barnabas website.
Mary was greatly loved and will be greatly missed by many who knew her. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.
Tracey and Tammy -my heart is broken to hear the sad news about your Mom. I’m so very sorry and know that you are in my heart and prayers.
I was so lucky to know your Mom.. she was a special friend and I was lucky to have her in my life!
Much love to you both!
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Mary was a wonderful woman and Christian friend ! We have been blessed to have her in our lives for many years. Our relationship deepened when we were in TAEHS ( The Art of Engaging Holy Scripture) Bible Study at Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church. She talked openly about her faith and encouraged us to grow in our faith ! What a beautiful role model ! Her talent as an artist was truly a gift from God ! We send our love to her family. We will miss our Mary !
Love, Kathi and Pat Rile
Mary shared her artistic techniques with many of us during our growth as artists. She also was a big contributor to our local art organizations thus honored with a Life Membership in our Arizona Artists Guild while involved in many national art groups.
We were fortunate to be seated in front of her with a group attending a mutual artist friend’s funeral and listening to her beautiful voice. She once sang in a choir with Margaret Truman in Missouri while developing her singing talent. Her talents were endless; we will miss her e-mails, a witness of her Christian love as well as her Patriotism.
Our love to all of you family members and our thanks for sharing her all these years.