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Arvid (Ardie) Lessley Aronson, 70, Waitsburg, passed away on December 16, 2023, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington, after suffering a stroke.

Ardie was born on April 28, 1954, to Clarice Cleveland-Aronson and Oscar Junior Aronson in Greenbush, Minnesota. He was one of eight children - Joseph, Marvin, Donald, Arvid, LeeAnn, Elaine, Shelly, and Troy.

In 1957, the family moved from Minnesota to Spokane, Washington, where he attended grade school. Later, the family moved to Walla Walla, Washington, and he attended Walla Walla High School. During this time, he worked with his...