Arvids V. Dzenis, 92, formerly of Easton, died Thursday, August 16, 2012 in St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Gibsonia, PA.
Born: May 8, 1920 in Liepaja, Latvia, he was a son of the late Edvards and Katrine (Spirgis) Dzenis.
Personal: His wife, Erika (Lusis) Dzenis died in 2006. He was a draftsman for Ingersoll Rand, Phillipsburg for 40 years.
Memberships: Arvids was a member of St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, Palmer Township where he served as treasurer.
Survivors: Two sons, Edward A. Dzenis of Mars, PA and Eric T. Dzenis of Waldwick, NJ and two grandchildren.
Services: 1:00 pm Tuesday in St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, 2561 Newburg Rd., Palmer Township. Call from 7 – 8:30 pm Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorials: St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, 2561 Newburg Rd., Easton, PA 18045.
Joni Russell
August 17, 2012 at 6:40 pm
I was Arvids caregiver at St Barnabas from April 2010 until May 2011. Arvids was a sweet and gentle soul. Arvids shared his life story with me on coming to America and how they celebrated Christmas in Latvia. I would take my break and sit with Arvids to watch The Lawrence Welk show. He so enjoyed the music and dancing the show provided. He looked forward to the show every week. He also loved the old Cary Grant movies and once requested the original King Kong movie, I brought it in and he so enjoyed watching it. Arvids was like a grandfather for me and I loved and cared for him like he was. I was in awe over the drawings(he drew) that hung on his walls; he was very proud of them. Arvids would break out in the “Goodnight Irene” song when another caregiver, Irene, would stop at his room. Arvids touched my heart and I will never forget him. You will be missed but now you’re with your beloved wife, Ericka. I’m so honored to have known Arvids. Rest peacefully.
Louise Shute
August 18, 2012 at 4:47 pm
I was very saddened to have learned of Arvids’ passing. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Please accept my deapest condolences on your loss. Yours sincerely, Louise Shute
The Schuler,s
August 19, 2012 at 12:17 pm
To the Dzenis Family, We,will deeply miss our beloved friend,and neighbor of over 40 years. but now he is in a better place ,where he will be with his lovely wife Ericka.My husband and myself will miss both of them very much. Ed,Connie,Eric,You know we are deeply sorry for your loss.Love MichaelAnd Darlene.
Nancy Hafers
August 20, 2012 at 11:58 am
Ed, Eric – We were so happy to have known both of your parents over the years. They were wonderful and generous people with hearts of gold. We are blessed to have had known them and we will never forget them.