In Memoriam

Barbara Yuter Arlene Braun Cheney

Arlene Braun Cheney, long time resident of Garden City died March 25, 2005. She was born July 6, 1923, in Hollis, Queens, NY, the only child of Margaret and Albert Braun of the Braun Brush Co. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and went on to receive her Bachelors degree in 1944 from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Cheney then worked in the accounting department at Exxon in downtown Manhattan until 1953 when she left Exxon to teach school at a one-room schoolhouse in Townsend, Vermont. She was introduced to her future husband, Max Cheney, on a blind date. They were married in 1956. Mr. Cheney joined the Braun Brush Co. family business and purchased it from Albert Braun upon Albert's retirement. Arlene and Max settled in Garden City in 1966 where they raised their two children Linda and Lance.

Mrs. Cheney was a full time mother, active participant in the community and a devout and dedicated church member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, East Williston. Over the years she participated in the Long Island Panhellenic, the Historical Society, the Garden Club, and the Garden City Assembly.

Arlene Cheney enjoyed tennis at the Casino and golf at Cherry Valley Country Club. She also enjoyed bridge and skiing in the winter and the Garden City swimming pool and the LI beaches in the summer. Mrs. and Mr. Cheney traveled extensively up until Mr. Cheney's passing two years ago.

Those who knew Arlene Cheney are sure to remember her love of life, and her friendly, inclusive, generous and loving nature.

She is survived by her two children, Linda Cheney living in Manhattan, Lance Cheney and his wife Susan of Glen Cove and three grandchildren, Max W. Cheney II, Beau G. Cheney and Margo E. Cheney.

A memorial service will be held at The Casino in Garden City, 6:00 PM on April 10th, 51 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City. Phone: 516-742-8184. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ Scientist. Checks payable to The Mother Church can be sent to the Office of the Treasurer, First Church of Christ Scientist, 175 Huntington Ave., A-10, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.

Barbara Yuter Barbara Yuter, 42, of Garden City, passed away on March 26, 2005 at Winthrop University Hospital. She succumbed to pneumonia after years of chronic illness. She was the beloved daughter of Morton and Ingrid Yuter. She graduated from Garden City High School in 1981 and Skidmore College. She was an empathic soul and cherished friend. She is survived by her father Morton of Garden City, her sister, Sandra of Hillsboro, OR and her brother, Lawrence of Cleveland, OH.