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Arnold V. Carruthers Jr.
10/14/1929 - 03/07/2011
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Arnold Carruthers Obituary
CARRUTHERS, Arnold V. Jr.
"Arnie"
10/14/29 -3/7/11
Arnie was born in Lewistown, MT to Arnold V. Carruthers Sr. and Laura Mae Woods Carruthers. Arnie grew up in Kalispell, MT, and moved to Spokane in 1957 after attending college in Missoula, MT and serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a well-known and loved musician in the Spokane area for over 50 years. He married Bonnie Jones in 1953. They were divorced in 1976. Arnie married Georgia Farrell in 1980. Georgia passed away in 1987. Arnie died in Spokane at Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
Arnie is survived by six children: Charlotte Carruthers, Denise Red, Doug Carruthers (Nancy), Lori Klassen, Bill Carruthers and Don Carruthers (Lori). His family also includes 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren (and one on the way). He is also survived by two sisters: Catharine Reynolds of Salem, OR and Peg Manseau (Alan) of Gilbert, AZ and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Arnie's life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 20, at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd. Spokane Valley, WA.
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Pat Wheeler
March 23, 2011
Arnie was a tremendous musician and person.I will miss and cherish his music and the countless times we've talked over the years.To your family,my condolences.To you Arnie,my friend thank you for all you gave us.RIP Pat Wheeler Palm Springs, & Cda,Id
Margaret Bainter
March 19, 2011
To an old friend and neighbor, the world is now shy of one great Jazz Pianist! It was fun growing up with you and your family, always so much laughter and singing...I play your CD on a regular basis, it reminds me of home. What we have lost, Heaven has gained, and God has warned all the great Jazz artists that have preceeded you, "Step aside fellas, Arnie's in the House!"
To Charlotte,Denise, Doug, Lori, Bill & Don, Thinking of you and loving each of you, now and always....
March 16, 2011
We've always loved his music! Back in Nov 1986 he was playing somewhere, and I approached him asking if he had any recordings I could buy. He offered to make me a casette tape (well before days of CDs), which I have and cherish.
It includes the pre-1974 days as well as the amazing playing he did after his stroke. Sometime I'll put it on my computer so I can burn a CD. If any of his family would like one, please contact me at [email protected].
Our sympathies to the family. Arnie was indeed a "great". And so thoughtful to follow through on my request!
Spike and Molly Lynch, Spokane
March 16, 2011
knew arnie for many years (davenport hotel lounge) he was married to my aunt georgia. My thoughts are with his family.
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