Aileen Irma Arenson
Loving Mother, Grandmother, USFSA Figure Skater, Teacher, and Animal Lover, Aileen I Arenson (Age 86) passed away peacefully with her son, Lance Arenson, and granddaughter, Jenna Arenson, by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Aileen started ice skating at the age of four. This would blossom into a lifelong passion and dedication for the sport culminating in a US Championship in Junior Ice Dance in 1956. She was an elementary school teacher in La Mesa, CA before retiring. In her retirement, she became a USFSA judge and travelled all over the United States judging skating events. A past La Jolla figure skating club president and member of the board of governors, she devoted 55+ years in support of the U.S. Figure Skating association. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
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I knew Aileen for many years as a judge for the San Diego Figure Skating Club. I am the Skating Director at the facility and I can tell you, this lady knew her stuff! She was an excellent judge and a very knowledgeable skater which made her an even scarier judge! Ha, ha. I always told my skaters you better make sure you know what you’re doing when being tested by Aileen because she won’t miss a trick! Aileen and I had many laughs together over the years. Her presence is very much missed in our skating community.
Wendy Smith