Dr. Stephen Sydnes Arendale

stephen arendale

July 16, 1941 ~ September 11, 2024

Born in: Port Arthur, Texas
Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Dr. Stephen Sydnes Arendale, LCDR USN, age 83, passed away September 11, 2024 at Mission Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Judy Heatherly Arendale.

He is survived by his brother Blackwell Arendale, his children Stephen C. Arendale (wife Maureen), daughter Amanda Arendale (husband Nathaniel Sykes) and granddaughter Samantha Arendale-Sykes.

Steve was born in Port Authur, Texas July 16, 1941. He attended Lamar University and Baylor College of Medicine. He married Judy in November of 1966. They spent 10 years in the Navy and moved to Asheville in 1975 where he worked as an interventional radiologist for the Charles George VA Medical Center, St. Joseph’s, Mission Hospital and Asheville Radiology until 2020.

He was an avid lover of golf, fishing, casinos and traveling with his family. Dr. Arendale loved his coworkers and patients. He will be dearly missed by his family.

A visitation will be held at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Interment of the ashes will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers we ask that contributions be made to Tunnels to Towers or Mountain Area Pet Rescue in his name.

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Visitation: September 17, 2024 5:00 pm

Room: Chapel

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  3. Dr Arendale was a pleasure to work with for over 20 years. He was and will always be one of my favorite radiologists. What a genuine and kind man he was always keeping us laughing. I had the pleasure of taking care of him recently and his personality had not changed a bit! He will be missed by many! It was an honor knowing him!

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  4. It is rare to find a man with a heart as big as Steve had, and even more rare to find a man who shared as much kindness as he did. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with him at Asheville Radiology and at the VA Medical Center…..and I am grateful to have had him as a friend. He will be greatly missed.

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  5. What a great man. I absolutely loved working along side Dr. A. He was a jewel of a person and an amazing doctor. So sad to see you go but you lived an amazing life and so many are better because of you. Prayers to the family and friends who knew and loved him. Rest well dear friend.
    Patricia Baxter

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  6. Dr. Arendale was one of a kind! He kept us smiling and laughing when we were working in radiology. He had this little twinkle in his eyes that I will never forget. I had the privilege and blessings to be his nurse and care for him before he passed. He will always have a special place in my heart and will be remembered so fondly.

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  7. I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking about you all and sending big hugs.
    Love Shell,Jen,Emma and Michaela

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  11. Will deeply miss Dr Arendale. Feel fortunate to have worked alongside him as a new to IR PA. His broad knowledge of radiology, good nature, and sense of humor, placed those that worked with him at ease. He was a stand out during the origins of the PA program at ARA. So full of interesting life experiences in addition to helpful procedural advice. Wish the family love in this time of loss.

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  12. Old memories – your hospitality & generosity, Christmas visits, raising kids, boys, sausage gravy, advice … It was a good run, Doc. Thanks so much for your friendship! Miss you.
    MaryB

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  13. Steve was a good friend and wonderful person….one of the most interesting I have known. He was the first person I met in Houston, my medical school room mate, fishing buddy, and tennis partner. It was playing tennis with Steve that I met my wife. We struggled together, laughed together, and ate more raw oysters than I could count. I will miss him and I am terribly sorry for your loss.

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  14. Dr Arendale was truly a one of kind. It was my honor to work with him. He was always telling us stories of his Navy days. He was so incredibly kind to me and everyone we worked with. We all miss him. Amanda and Stephen, I am sorry for your loss.

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  15. Steve was an excellent radiologist and fine person. It was a privilege and a pleasure to
    work together for over 30 years.

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  17. Dr A was truly a fine man to have known as a professional person and as a friend. There will never be another Dr. A. I was truly a Blessing to have known him. Prayers going out to the family.

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