J. Hal Arnell, 57, passed away August 18, 1999 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Born October 30, 1941 in Montpelier, Idaho to La Grande M. and Garnet Mourtsen Arnell. Married Lynda
Puzey in 1968. Later married Elizabeth Stout Kirk in February 1993.

Hal received Bachelors and Masters degrees in Zoology and a PhD in Entomology, all from the University of
Utah. He also received a Masters in Public Health from the University of Utah. He served an LDS Mission to
the Midwestern States.

Hal was a scientist and naturalist. During his years as a graduate student and later while employed at
UCLA, he researched and collected insects throughout the west and made collecting trips to Panama and
Brazil. His love for the study of insects and animals extended throughout his life. He enjoyed sharing this
passion with others. His most recent interest was in sea life, maintaining a tropical aquarium. He was a
devoted University of Utah basketball and football fan. He was intelligent, well-read, and always learning.

Survived by wife, Elizabeth; son, Brian; stepdaughters, Melissa and Laura Kirk; brother, Guy E. (Lyn Ann);
father-in-law, Reed A. Stout; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, and sister,
Janet, who died in infancy.

Memorial services were held August 21, 1999, at the South Cottonwood 4th Ward.