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Arthur Maikoski Obituary

Maikoski, Arthur Jesse "Mike," died on Friday, September 17, 2010. He was born in Los Angeles on March 1, 1924, attended Burbank Military Academy, was a ROTC officer, joined the Army Air Corps in 1943, eventually retiring as US Air Force Major. He served 20 years and was a Korean War Veteran. He later worked as an investigator for the State of California, and upon his retirement became an active Airstream traveler along with his wife, Shirley, who he married in 1945. On August 10th of this year Arthur and Shirley celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary with their entire family. Arthur is survived by his wife, Shirley, his sons: Steven Earl and his adopted son, Michael Stadler; Paul Victor and wife, Ora; and Mark Jon; his daughters, Kathleen Lenore and her husband Richard Easton, Frances Annette and her husband, Rick Miller; grandson, Joshua Paisley and great-grandson, Anthony Paisley. Kent Arthur, their first son, had died in 1990. Funeral Services for Arthur Maikoski will be held at St. Irenaeus Church (Cypress, CA) on September 29th at 8:30 am; a full military honors interment will be conducted on Thursday, Sept. 30th, 11am at Riverside National Cemetery.

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Published by Orange County Register on Sep. 24, 2010.

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18 years old - Army Air Force

December 30, 2010

Steven Maikoski

December 30, 2010

Dad created many great memories, from his piloting his Cherokee 180 into a fighter-like swoop toward another private aircraft to his enjoying waves crashing over the raft in Colorado's Browns Canyon. He sought adventure and the smiles that returned after the events.

Sadly, we thought he would make it home after the surgery. But Dad's heart was as tired.

As his health declined and the doctor's warnings rose, it was hard to deny him his unhealthy pleasures; but, that has changed. He now can enjoy his spirits, malts, sundaes, pancake soup (he loved syrup) and cheeseburgers all he wants.

His footprint in the house was large. It is now quiet. The silence rings of his absence and his well-deserved rest.

Dad was a friend as well as a father. I miss you, Dad.

Fred & Michelle Wagner

October 1, 2010

Mike always asked if we'd 'Done any Flying Lately?' - we always think of him when we fly - and of his infectious grin.
To him, we were the Air Force couple. We miss him too!

Verna Wishart

September 25, 2010

I send lots of love and prayers to all of Mike's family!He was a very special friend and I have so many great memories of our travels in our Airstream Trailers, and the fun we had at the many Rallies we attended! HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!

During his 65th Wedding Anniversary

Steven Maikoski

September 25, 2010

Kitty & Richard Easton

September 24, 2010

Bye Dad. You gave us courage, strength and ability to see the humor in it all.
Enjoy all the ice cream you want.
Love, from Kathleen and Richard

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