Arlynn Fay Vogel
Arlynn Fay Vogel (Ne Utnage)
On Friday December 6th, 2019, loving wife and mother of two passed away at age 89. Fay was born in St Louis, MO, May 16, 1930 to Moses and Allah Utnage. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by family and friends at her home in North St. Louis County.
Fay was a funny, creative, intelligent, and loving individual. She demonstrated a strong work ethic during her many years of full-time employment. She worked at many places of business that included Southwestern Bell, AT&T, and Missouri Department of Transportation. She married Theodore H. Vogel on April 26, 1952. They raised two children, Laura and Stephen.
Fay loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and in-laws a great deal, and made sure they knew that every chance she could. She was the eternal optimist and her faith in Jesus Christ was strong.
Fay Vogel was preceded in death by her sisters, Louise, Virginia, JoAnn, and Imogene. Fay also has a living brother, Randy. She is survived by her husband Ted, daughter Laura Ferree (fiancé Jeff Traigle), son Stephen Vogel (wife Candice Vogel), four grandchildren Jake Ferree, Talie Ferree (wife Holly Bezinovich), Alexandra Vogel, and Tucker Vogel.
The Vogel family would love to deeply thank and recognize Fay’s in home caregivers for the last four years. Auty Singleton, Joy White, and Cheryl James provided loving care, friendship, and support that far surpassed the families’ expectations. Words do not properly express The Vogel’s gratitude and love they feel towards Auty, Joy and Cheryl for the care they provided to Fay.
A memorial service will be held for Fay December 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran, 11645 Benham Road St. Louis, MO 63136.
In lieu of flowers, Fay Vogel’s family would like you to consider donating to Chapel of the Cross Lutheran, https://www.chapelofthecross.org/give-via-paypal.
My Aunt Fay brought out the optimist in me. She seemed to me to be a force of nature, made to inspire love and beauty with every step she took, every smile she cast, every sympathy she felt. And when she wasn’t smiling like a flower in bloom or laughing like musical bells ringing, she was behaving with impeccable poise, propriety, and decorum. Anyone would become a better person by imitating her. How I wish I had lived closer to her, to have enjoyed the warmth of her glow more often. I cherish the memories of the precious moments life did grant me to spend in her enchanting presence. I wish her spirit well. The angels have a new queen.
Aunt Fay was a lady with grace. While all have a final destination with death, her path was painfully difficult given the burden of her disease. Yet as I understand, as with life she celebrated her moments whenever possible with the support and love of her family. Her release to join her sisters is a painful but blessed event.
The sound I miss from my Aunt Fay, my mom as well as my other aunts….is when they laughed..they laughed big. It was a happy sound…..so now that they may be visiting and have healed the wounds of their humanity I can see them giggling, laughing and enjoying one another with a little wing pulling for fun. It is a good way to remember such a remarkable woman….and sister gang.
Angela