I think of Mr. Svoboda every now and again, remembering his kindness and encouragement. He helped coordinate a scholarship program for the Moose Lodge in the early 1990s, and drove myself and other high schoolers around to present an anti-drug message to young students. He took an interest in who I was as a person and remembered me when I ran into him years later.

Best wishes to his family.

David Lynch

Iowa City High School, 1992

Arden and I have spent many hours together at different Moose functions and I was especially pleased to have him partake of my Pilgrim ceremony in '98. Both he and his wife, Irma, and my wife and I spent many hours together doing a lot of different things for the Moose and traveling to different places to meet so many other fine people. He will be greatly missed by many people. May he and Irma be in Eternal Rest together.. God speed Arden.

My sympathys to the family of dear Arden. I can't drive up Josh's driveway without looking at Arden's house expecting to see him by the garage, or coming out the house. He always had a kind word, and time to shoot the breeze! We all have great respect for him, and miss him dearly. You all were lucky to have such a special man that you called Dad. Bless you all- Nancy and Dan Peterson

Deepest sympathies

My favorite memories of uncle Arden was going to Disneyland no one was a stranger he made friends all over the park. But the trip home he was falling asleep and asked me how much further to Modesto, being young and no idea I said about a hour or two,so we stopped at this coffee shop and ordered pie and coffee. Well, in reality we were only about 30 minutes from Modesto. I think he was up all night but he wasn't mad just laughed it off, it chalked it up as a learning experience for asking a kid how close to home are we.

Love you uncle Arden. Rest in peace.

"Pokud jste mli rybu svj zadek, nebudete muset lovit za n"

It was one of my father's more favorable sayings.

If I were to say something like: "I wish I had this car" or "I really want that___" He would say this. It would roll off his tongue like a favorite song, or a poem he had memorized as a youth.

He was always trying to teach us kids a little Czech. He probably had the biggest impact on my baby sister, although my son also took a shining to the language as well.

By the way, the above phrase means: "If you had fish up your butt, you wouldn't have to fish for them".

Miss ya dad :)

Please accept my sympathy for the passing of your loved one. Your neighbor to the East.

Jane, so sorry to hear of your loss. You had a great dad.

Dear Arden Jr and family.

So sorry for your loss.

Prayers of peace and comfort for you and your whole family Arden. May God's presence surround you and fill you with his love.

Svoboda Family,

So sorry for your loss. Your father was a very kind and giving soul. May he rest in peace with your mother. Prayers and thoughts with all of you.

Jan Callahan Barnes

Eddie,

So very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. I will be praying for you and your family.

Just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times. Your Dad was a very special person, we always enjoyed having him stop in the bank. I loved hearing his stories. He even brought us one of his special cherry cheese cakes one day.

It was a wonderful treat and so beautifully done. He had always told us about his cherry cheese cake and surprised us one day with one.

Your Dad was special, the world has lost a wonderful person but I know he is at peace with your Mom by his side. He missed her so.

Our Deepest Sympathy.

Linda and the Coralville Branch of MidWestOne Bank

Arden, you will be greatly missed by both of us. We enjoyed your stories, jokes,constant smile and spending time with you at the Iowa City Moose Lodge. You will forever be in our hearts. We love you! Janet and Merle

Mr Svobeda.Meeting you and Mrs Svobeda in the moose lodge,when we were visiting Iowa from the Uk .holds wonderful memories for me and my family..We came with Arden Jr and Carol.to be introduced to you.your welcome was wonderful. Then being given the honour to be invited into your home,see your woodwork,(my cardinals still hang in pride of place in my home)Your stories of the past enthralled all of us,Your delight in giving us delight was amazing,Rest well regal man,and thank you for making us feel like part of your family

I remember him and his wife so active in the Moose I was too. Richard Jensen my deceased husband was active with the Moose Degree Staff and I think Arden was too. Lots of good times there. I only remember Robin but that was way back then I do Coralville genealogy for Coralvile Library and will be putting the obit into the scrapbook there..

I have fond memories of meeting you on our visit, spending time with you in the Moose lodge, May you Rest in peace xxx

Arden i will always remember your smile when i walked into the Moose lodge and your kiss and hugs and you always trying to teach me czech i love you forever

So sorry to hear of your loss, Arden. May warm memories comfort you.

Anne K.

Rest in Peace