August 28, 1944 – April 20, 2025
Ardeen L. Arbaney passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 80 years old.
She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Larry King, her mother Cathrine King and her father Clinton King.
Ardeen is survived by her devoted husband, Jack Arbaney, her loving children, Bambi (Jeff) Burtard and Bruce (Cindy) Arbaney, her cherished grandchildren, Kasie Burtard, Ty (Lauren) Burtard and Taylor (Kelsey) Arbaney, and her adored great-grandchildren, Gracin Casaus, Brayden and Kohen Arbaney and Cash and Charli Burtard. She is also survived by her brother, Emmet, and sisters, Sharon and Carol.
Born on Aug. 28, 1944, Ardeen grew up on a ranch in Minturn, Colorado, where she learned the value of hard work and developed a deep love for animals. In 1960, she moved with her family to Carbondale and attended Roaring Fork High School, where she met the love of her life, Jack. The two were inseparable from the start.
Together, they started TK’s Cowboy Shop, a beloved local business known for repairing tack, chaps and other western gear. Ardeen worked side by side with Jack, whether in the shop or helping build fence at their cabin in Thompson Creek.
Above all, Ardeen was a fierce protector and nurturer of her family. She adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with her whole heart and would have gone to the ends of the earth for them.
Her legacy of love, strength, and devotion lives on in each of them.
The service will be Thursday, May 1 at the Orchard in Carbondale at 10am with reception to follow.