Arlene L Atwood Los Angeles Times <www.latimes.com> 21 June 2009 ATWOOD, Arlene L Beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, Arlene Louise Hawkins Atwood, 63, passed away on June 11th, 2009 after a short, three-month battle with lung cancer. She was born on November 30th, 1945 in Poughkeepsie, New York to Edna Koester and Luther Hawkins. She grew up in Poughkeepsie with her brothers, Denny, Neil, and Bruce. Arlene married and moved to California in 1967 and shortly thereafter gave birth to her son Colin Atwood. Arlene took a job with UCLA where she worked for over 30 years as an Administrative Assistant. She was the proud grandmother to Michael and Amanda Atwood. Arlene enjoyed traveling and dancing the Argentine Tango. Arlene passed away peacefully with her family at her side. A celebration of her life will be held at the Westwood United Methodist Church at 10497 Wilshire Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles on June 27th, 2009 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the San Diego Hospice in Arlene's memory to thank those caregivers who helped both Arlene and her family in so many ways.