Nikki M Arndt-Jones

Nikki Marie Arndt-Jones, age 27, of Evansville / Oregon, ultimately lost her battle with alcoholism on Saturday, January 12, 2019, surrounded by a room full of loved ones. Never wanting to be defined or remembered by her addiction, Nikki dedicated her life to saving literally anything with a beating heart. The majority of her adult life was spent working for both the Rock and Dane County Humane Societies, where she was lucky enough to find, both, some of her favorite pets and best friends. Joined in matrimony on a hill-top park full of love, Nikki was fortunate enough to say “I Do” to her best friend, Jeremy, on June 3, 2017. Having a heart of gold would merely be an understatement when describing Nikki’s character! Always doing her best to care for both two and four-legged creatures, and to be serious, even sometimes one or three, she wanted nothing more than to make a positive impact on every life she touched. She also very much loved to hunt and fish with her husband and late father, whom she missed profoundly. Nikki was additionally a great cook (as long as it contained chicken and alfredo sauce and didn’t require her to use a grill), but still somehow managed to clean fish and deer with the precision and accuracy of a seasoned butcher. When she wasn’t busy fighting to save animals or people, Nikki enjoyed listening to country music, hiking and swimming with her dogs, four-wheeling, spending time with her family – especially her friend’s daughter, Hope, and five nieces and nephews. The happiness Mrs. Nikki Marie Arndt - Jones brought to everyone around her will be difficult to surpass, as will her compassion and the size of her heart. She inspired the individuals around her to want to be better people. Nikki is survived by her incredibly loyal and amazing husband, Jeremy Jones; loving mother, Lori Arndt; and sister, Chelsea Arndt; her maternal grandparents, Frank and Frieda Bachim; Godparents, Barbara Ace and Gene Arndt; brother-in-law, Joshua Jones; sister-in-law, Jammie Jones; mother-in-law, Kim Johnsrud; father-in-law, Gary Jones; and step-mother-in-law, Fran Jones; along with countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends. She was preceded in death by her father, John Arndt; paternal grandparents, MaryAnn and Leslie (Jack) Arndt; and aunts, Carol Webb and Sherry Bachim. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St. Oregon, WI. from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. In lieu of flowers or plants, please send any financial condolences to Jeremy Jones at the following address to help cover the astronomical and unexpected medical expenses that were accrued: Family of Nikki Arndt–Jones c/o Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care 1150 Park St. Oregon, WI 53575 Online condolences may also be made at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park St. (608) 835-3515