Doris Laurian (Butcher) Arndt was born November 17, 1937, in Mt. Grove, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Her parents were Walter Butcher and Odessa (Moore) Butcher.

In Doris's younger years, she had the lead role in her school play as Sleeping Beauty. She was proud of this accomplishment. In 1955 she graduated from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri. On February 3, 1956 she married her high school sweetheart and football player, Evans Arndt. She was only 15 years old when they met in a movie at the Fox Theater. They were married 67 years.

Since Doris was 8 years old she had dreamed of becoming a secretary. Upon graduating high school she continued her education at Draughon's Business College. She was an amazing woman and despite her hearing disability she earned her secretarial certification. Doris had a successful career working for several Saving and Loan businesses and over 35 years as an executive secretary for Springfield City Utilities. Doris was also an active member of the Springfield Secretary Association.

Aside from her successful career she was a wonderful daughter, wife and mother, as well as a devoted Christian. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and attending bible studies. Doris also loved to read. She read as many books as she could in her spare time. Doris also enjoyed baking and making candy for her family. She was physically active and won many fitness awards. However, her favorite activity was dancing to Big Band music with her husband, Evans.

Doris was mostly remembered for her kindness, loving personality, and her beautiful smile!
Doris Arndt is survived by her brother, Tony Butcher, wife Kay Butcher and adult children Nick and Michael Butcher, wife Deanna Butcher and their children. Doris is also survived by her son, Timothy Arndt, wife Jolyn Arndt and their daughter Nicole Arndt. She is also survived by her daughter, Tonia (Arndt) Murph, husband Thomas Murph with their children Stephen Murph, Elizabeth (Murph) Boyd, husband Gage Boyd and their son, Parker Boyd.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM and funeral service Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.