Calvin Arthur Obituary

Calvin Claude "Cal" Arthur, 85, died Sunday at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, N.Y., after a fall at home Sunday morning. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Mae.

He was retired from Sears & Roebuck Co. in Binghamton and Vestal, N.Y. Cal loved auto racing and became an announcer in the mid-1960s for many years at the PennCan Speedway and other area racetracks. He was a member of Susquehanna United Methodist Church, Freedom Lodge 328 F&AM, and a former member of Erie Hose Fire Company, all of Susquehanna.

Cal was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is also survived by seven children, Richard and wife, Nancy Arthur, Canton, Ohio; Roger and wife, Deborah Arthur, Spotsylvania, Va.; Gerald Arthur and Tammy Palmer, Hallstead; Dawn Roth, Susquehanna; Joy and husband, Kirk Upright, Moscow; Diane and husband, Charles Ripple, Orson; and Doug and wife, Susan Arthur, Susquehanna; his life long friends, Les and Sandy Schell; Jim and Shirley Beavan; Cal was blessed with 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Susquehanna United Methodist Church, Main Street, Susquehanna, with the Rev. Leanne Campbell, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Susquehanna United Methodist Church or Stonebridge Lions Club, Susquehanna, PA.

Published by Scranton Times on Nov. 13, 2012.
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Dear Dorothy and Family, I was so saddened to learn of Cal's passing. We served together on the Susq.Depot Restoration Committee and he was a wealth of knowledge in the Historical Society. We'll all miss his kindness, his laugh and sense of humor and dedication to the church and community. He touched many hearts and lives along life's highway. Rest easy Friend and know good job, well done. God Bless!!

Nancy (Glasgow) & Heiti Narma

November 29, 2012

To Dorothy and her family:

Cal will be missed by so many people, at the church, at the track and in the community. He could always be counted on to help. We've been friends for many years and will meet again. Keeping you in our prayers.

Marilyn and Bill Hand

November 24, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I have fun memories of visiting Uncle Cal at Sears when I was just a little girl. Although I hadn't seen him in 10 years or so, I always remember him fondly.

Linda Arthur-Hebbard

November 19, 2012

Dorothy & family I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of Cal at Shangri-La Speedway along with a bunch of pictures from there. I was going to make the church service but I ended up in the hospital and couldn't make it. I bet my Dad is putting together a track in heaven and he now has an announcer ! Gary Gitchell

gary gitchell

November 18, 2012

Aunt Dot and cousins, so sorry to hear of Uncle Cal's passing. I was so glad to be able to see him 5 years ago when I came back to visit. He was my favorite baby uncle. Lots of fond memories from childhood and babysitting my cousins. Just knowing Mom and Dad were there to greet him along with Gram and grandpa and brothers, what a happy thought. Much love to you all and many prayers, your niece and cousin Jean.

Jean Darrah

November 17, 2012

Jerry and Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

The Bartons

November 17, 2012

So sorry for your loss!!

Micheal and Kelly iveson

November 16, 2012

Aunt Joy so sorry for your loss, we are thinking of you.

Brenda & Bob Reddon

November 16, 2012

DOROTHY AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF CAL'S PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND FRIEND TO ALOT OF PEOPLE ESPECIALLY AT SEARS IN BINGHAMTON ON COURT STREET. HAD SOME GOOD TIMES RIDING WITH CAL , STEVE SAULO, ESTHER COLLINS, BETTY TINKLEPAUGH AND OTHERS. WILL MISS HIS SMILING FACE AND FRIENDSHIP.YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND I KNOW CAL WILL BE MISSED ALOT. ALSO AT THE PENN CAN SPEEDWAY WHAT AN ANNOUNCER. RIP CAL.
DUANE & LORI BARTON

November 16, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers!

Mr. & Mr. Jack Beamer and Family

November 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Roger Brown

November 15, 2012

I wish you didnt have to go the way you did grandpa. I had so many great memories with you. You will greatly missed in my hear

Johnny Ball

November 15, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Pau and Agnes Kaiser (Janes's parents)

November 15, 2012

We will miss our neighbor(a mile up the road). May you all find comfort in all the great memories you have of Cal. God Bless.

Endless Mountain Rod & Gun Club

November 15, 2012

Cal was a wonderful, good man & will be missed. You all are in our prayers.

Kurt & Lesa Smith

November 15, 2012

dear Cal you will be deeply missed. I love talking to you at race track. Tracy and John you need anything let me know. Sorry for your lost thoughts and prayers are with you

donna seamans

November 14, 2012

So sorry to hear of Cal's passing, he was a true legend in the local racing community. More importantly, he was a great person who always made it a point to have a kind word for his fellow man. Rest in peace, Cal

Ted Schmidt

November 14, 2012

Dorothy and family,
Sorry to hear about Cal. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Carol Bushong

November 14, 2012

Dorothy and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on Cal's passing.He was a wonderful man who will be missed by all who knew him.We will keep you in our prayers.May the Lord keep you and comfort you in this time of need.
The Getter Family

Chris Getter

November 14, 2012

As a child, I would play with matchbox cars and try to announce like Cal. I remember my father taking me up in the tower at Penn Can to meet him -- one of my childhood heroes. Imagine growing up wanting to be a race track announcer because of the amazing example of Cal. And, then fast forward to a career in motorsports broadcasting.
And, along the way what a thrill to get to know the man...a man that I admired more as an adult than I did as a star-struck child. What an amazing man and I'm glad he was a friend. My prayers are with the family, there is a hole in my world this week and I can't imagine the loss to those who were with him on a regular basis.

Steve Post

November 13, 2012

Dorthy and Family, We are sure no words can ease your pain but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Cal was a faithful member of the Onaquaga Region A.A.C.A. Car club in Windsor,N.Y. and he will be greatly missed by us all in the club.

Robert Seidel

November 13, 2012

So sorry to hear of Cal's passing. I will miss seeing him in the tower at Penn Can

Casey Oltz

November 13, 2012

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Most of us remember Cal from Penn Can and Sears and he was always a happy go lucky guy; no matter where you saw him. May he rest in peace and may God give all his loved ones the strength to get through this difficult time.

Rick Fabrizi, Sr.

November 13, 2012

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping the family in our prayers. He will be missed.

Jack & Kari Keenan

November 13, 2012

Carol and I would like to offer our condolences. It was a pleasure to know him.

Bob McNamara

November 13, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Al & Michele Cuevas

November 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy and family. Cal will be greatly missed. Especially at the roast beef dinners.
Members of the Thompson United MEthodist Church.

November 13, 2012

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF CAL ARTHUR.

November 13, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pete & Shelly Miller

November 13, 2012

Cal was an amazing man! He was a great neighbor. When we would go on vacation, we would call him to let him know, and he'd say: OK, I'll keep the gun loaded! We could always count on him to call us to let us know of interesting goings on in the sky, too! He was a true gentleman, and really took care of us. If there was an accident or bad road conditions, he would be out there directing traffic. He was a great example to our boys and we will miss him!
David, Susan, Kevin, and Justin Lee

Susan, David, Kevin, & Justin Lee

November 13, 2012

So sorry to hear about Cal. He was a great friend to many people.
Thinking of you all,
Carl and Val Nagel

November 13, 2012

Cal Arthur's family.

Sorry to hear about Cal,Remember all
the good times with him. He lived a good life.
Willy Baldwin,Betty & Brenda Kochmer

November 13, 2012

So sorry to here of Cal's passing I remember him from my youth as one of the good guys.

Tom Foster

November 13, 2012

to arfie and the rest of cal arthurs family may god be with you in your time of sorrow. i have known cal from shangri-la and the penn can race tracks he will be missed by a lot of people. may god bless you all HOWARD J PERRY

HOWARD J PERRY

November 13, 2012

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