Arley Ann Kahnt Troester Goris
February 23, 1941 - December 18, 2013
Arley Ann was born February 23, 1941 to Anna Kathryn and Arthur Richard Kahnt in Reading Kansas. She grew up in Kansas the oldest of four children. She met and married Allan Troester while he was serving at Ft. Riley in the Army. After his discharge they moved to Utah. Together they had three children, later divorced. In 1973 Arley met the love of her life Chris Goris they were married in 1977. Together they enjoyed travel, music, blending their two families and enjoyed many family get togethers. The untimely death of Chris in 1985 was a shock and very hard for Arley.
Arley had a long professional career beginning with entry-level positions. Her hard work and determination resulted in completing college and graduating from University of Phoenix in 1987. While in Salt Lake, Arley worked for KALL radio and Allen Frank and Associates where she was an accounting manager. In 1989 Arley moved to Las Vegas to be close to her son David and his daughter Ashley. While in Las Vegas she worked for various companies retiring from General Growth Properties as an accounting manager in 2007.
Arley was very passionate and involved in the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation in both the Salt Lake and Vegas chapters. While in BPW and serving as chapter president she was an advocate for all women in business and women in general. She was never one to back away from a challenge involving equality for everyone. Arley applied her various experiences starting as a single mother struggling to get ahead, culminating in her various leadership positions to help other women to achieve their goals.
Upon her retirement Arley returned to Utah to be close to her son Darrell and his family. In September of 2012 Arley was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and spent the next 15 months in a fight for her life. She was relieved from her suffering December 18, 2013.
Arley was preceded in death by parents, husband Chris, son David, and granddaughter Ashley. She is survived by son Darrell and wife Shari, daughter Lori and husband Don Bentley. Grandsons, Blake (Trisha), Greg, and Landon Troester. Also survived by siblings, Karen Swartz, Keith (Joann) Kahnt, and Virginia Kahnt.
A celebration of life will be held from 6-8 pm on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, where complimentary valet parking will be provided on the north side of the building. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 4, 2014, also at Starks Funeral Parlor. Private inurnment to be held at Midvale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions to Ronald McDonald House Charities Capital Campaign are appreciated. 935 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102.
www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseutah.org
In Loving Memory
I am sory to hear of Arley's passing. I know she had been struggling with cancer and I was fortunate to speak to her a few months ago. Arley and I were friends over many years and worked together in Nevada on women's issues through the Nevada Women's Lobby and AAUW. After she moved back to Utah, I visited her every year around this time when I would spend the New Year's week at Snowbird, Utah. In September, I told her that I would not be there this year. I knew I would miss our annual visit but I didn't expect it would be forever. I send sincere condolences to all her family. I know she loved you all and I enjoyed hearing her talk about the grandchildren when we visited. Arley will be remembered by many friends in Nevada. Sincerely, Bobbie Gang
Bobbie Gang
Incline Village, NV
Arley Goris gave the world many gifts. She helped shape Nevada into a better place for women and families. My condolences to her family. My heart reaches out to you in this time of loss.
Denise R. Duarte
Las Vegas, NV
I am one of Chris Goris's nieces. Arley made Uncle Chris a happy man. My sympathies to everyone who loved her and is saddened by her death
Fredrica J Montoya
Glendale, Az
I'm so sorry to hear of Arley's passing. She moved into the condo across from mine. She made living at Village III condo complex a better place to live with her dedication to the board there. I'm so sorry to your family. You were really a great lady... Sue
Susan Bailess
Salt Lake City, UT
Dick and I were very sorry to hear about your Mom. You have our condolences - losing a mother is one of life's hardest trials. Thinking and praying for you all.
Denise Knight
Huntsville, Ut
Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a super lady and we enjoyed knowing her and sharing some time with her during the recent wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Monte & Sude Smith
Liberty, Ut
Arley was a beautiful woman, both inside and out. She was a strong person and great role model for women in both her career and in BPW. She will be sorely missed. Her friendship over the past many years was one I treasured very much. My condolences to all of her family.
Linda W Twitchell
Salt Lake City, UT