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lowed him to enjoy time at sale barns in both Watertown and Aberdeen for many years.  His work as an auctioneer led him to many friendships throughout the tri-state area.
• Arvon was a member of the State Actioneer's Association and the Cattleman's Association.  He belonged to both the Masonic Logde and Yeldez Shrine.  He enjoyed helping each year with the circus in Aberdeen. 
• He and Diane enjoyed dancing and spending time at community events.  Arvon often volunteered his time to others and was passionate about their successes and the welfare of the community he lived in all his life.
• Arvon will long be remembered for his quick wit, handshake, smile, laugh and stories and jokes that he enjoyed sharing over and over again. 
• Celebrating his life through memories is his wife, Diane of Conde, his three daughters, Michelle (Tim) Mehlberg of Raymond; Tomelyn Taylor (Craig Mutsch) of Faulkton, Kris Taylor (Brian Roloff) of Lake Elmo, MN, seven grandchildren: Jessica, Heidi & Carly, Jade & Dade, Shelby & Kelcie.  Arvon is also survived by his brother, Aaron (Karin) Taylor of Sioux Falls; sister, Mary (Jim) Gederos of Aberdeen;  his brother and sister-in-laws: Joe and Karin Youngberg, Cleo and Jerry Thelen and Dallas and Lois Wheeler along with a host of nieces and nephews. 
• Preceding him in death were his parents.
• Honorary Urnbearers will be Tom Bertsch, Tim Mehlberg, Brian Roloff, Craig Mutsch, Harlan Sundvold, Ronnie Sundvold, Bob Rossow and Bob Styles.
• Memorials may be directed to the Conde United Methodist Church or the Aberdeen Masonic Lodge.
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