Arden Bachman

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Arden Ross Bachman peacefully passed away surrounded by family in Watsonville. She was 80.

Born in Glendale Ca., her family moved to Santa Cruz. Arden graduated from Santa Cruz High School, where she enjoyed being the mascot. She worked for Pajaro Valley Unified School district for over 20 years in various roles. She was a supporter of youth baseball serving as president of National Little League for 2 years. She spent most of her life volunteering in her community including: the local chapter of Teen challenge, Second Harvest Food Bank (running the phone lines), organized the Toys for Tots, and food pantry for Green Valley Christian Center for many years, where she was an active member for over 50 years. She won many awards for her volunteer work. Arden loved attending and supporting her grandchildren's events. 

She was preceded in death by husband; Joseph Bachman

Arden Bachman is survived by her children; Scott (Juvy), Mike (Liz) and Chris. She was also survived by her grandchildren; Marci (Basillo), Jacob (Stacie), Madison, Faith, Jeff (Keyonna), and two great grandchildren-Reily and Noah. 

Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 2 PM at Green Valley Christian Center, with a reception at New Hope Community Church (7200 Freedom Blvd. Aptos, Ca 95003) following the service at 4pm.