Arlene Terry Silva

Heaven gained an angel when Arlene Silva passed Christmas Eve 2024. Arlene was born April 3, 1937 and raised in San Francisco as the eldest daughter to Florence and Jack Negherbon. She is survived by her brother David Negherbon, sister Candy Radley, and is proceeded in death by her twin siblings John and Florence Negherbon. Arlene moved to Marin County, California in 1968 where she raised her daughters Julie Silva, Sheri Thayer and Joni Lewis. While raising her family, she was a leader with Camp Fire Girls, youth church camp, and volunteered her artistic talents teaching art at the grammar school her girls attended. Arlene frequently visited her family in San Francisco, fostering her love for cooking by joining family Cioppino feeds and sitting around the kitchen table reminiscing with her parents and siblings. Arlene's professional years included managing the office of an architectural surveying firm, bringing her exceptional organizational skills to a group that adored her. In 1980, Arlene was introduced to her life love Gordan Patton, and the two moved to Montana in 1982 opening Willow Springs Hunting and Fishing Lodge.

Arlene was a fabulous hostess and cook, making sure all who visited knew they were welcome and friends for life. When Arlene later discovered her history of a founding relative settling in Montana, it confirmed her belief that she was meant to be a "country girl" and living where it felt like home. She enjoyed hiking, horseback riding, antique hunting, road trips, and her dear friends. But most of all, Arlene enjoyed sitting on her porch with Gordan by her side, sipping a glass of wine as they listened to the sandhill cranes fly over their home near the Madison River.

In addition to Arlene's daughters, she is survived by son in laws Ted Thayer (Sheri), and Jim Lewis (Joni). Grandsons Jeff Perry, Ryan Silva, Matt Lewis, Cole Lewis and his wife Eunice, and Granddaughter Skylar Lewis. Arlene was proceeded in death, and now joyfully reunited with her grandson Richie Maggenti. Arlene is also survived by great grandchildren Isaiah Perry and Abigael and Anna Lewis.

Gordan sadly passed June 3, 2024 and Arlene just a short 6 months later. Family and friends should take comfort that Arlene's broken heart is now mended, and these two loving souls are together again.