Patricia Catherine Arnell's Obituary
Patricia Catherine Arnell, 88, passed away February 27, 2022. Patricia is survived by daughters Sarah and Vicky Arnell and grandchildren Jenner Arnell, Curtis Pritz, Neyland Pritz and Marycatherine Pritz. Patricia was the founder of The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. The Mini Time Machine was created from the imagination and dedication of Founders, Patricia and Walter Arnell. Pat’s fondness for miniatures began in the 1930’s, when as a young girl she received her first miniatures- a set of Strombecker wooden dollhouse furniture. It wasn’t until the Arnell's moved to Tucson in 1979 that Pat began collecting in earnest. The Arnell’s became very active in the miniature community becoming recognized members and supporters of important organizations such as NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts) and IGMA (International Guild of Miniature Artisans). The collection grew, and the Arnell's dreamed of a way to share it with more people. They envisioned an interactive space where the entertaining and educational aspects of the collection could be enjoyed by everyone- a place that would be enchanting, magical and provide a rich sensory experience.
The concept of “the mini time machine” was born out of the notion that a visitor would be seemingly transported to different eras by the stories and history of the pieces in the collection. Memorial Services for Mrs. Arnell will be announced at a later date on the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures Website.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive Tucson, AZ 85712 Phone: 520-881-0606. Additionally, donations can be made at the website at https://theminitimemachine.org/
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