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Arthur Lane Obituary
Born August 24, 1930 at Providence Hospital. He grew up on Capitol Hill, attended St. Joseph's grade school, Seattle Prep, Seattle University and then UW Law School, where he was a member of law review. After college and before law school Art served two years as a U.S. Marine officer in the Western Pacific.
Art worked 30 years for the City of Seattle Law Department as director of the Utilities Division, representing the city's utilities and City Light, including matters involving the Northwest Electric System. In 1978 he received the Outstanding Public Employee award from the Municipal League of Seattle and King County.
Upon retirement, he did consulting work for Seattle City Light on other regional power issues and then participated with other city retirees in lawsuits requiring the city to use utility funds only for utility purposes rather than general municipal purposes.
Art was married to Eleanor (Brown) Lane in April 1958 and was blessed with five children: Stephen Lane, Nancy (Hood), Annette, Maureen (Mastrobattista) and Mary Anne (Strow). They were longtime Queen Anne Hill residents, before moving to Magnolia in 1985, and enjoyed memorable camping trips to the national parks throughout the Western U.S. They were also blessed with ten grandchildren, Arthur, Edward and Thomas Lane, Aimee, Gordon and Erin Hood, Jenny and Ellie Mastrobattista and Abby and John Strow. Art's brother is Fr. Thomas V. Lane who resides in Yakima, and his parents were Timothy and Helen Lane, both of whom emigrated from Ireland.
Art was a member of the Knights of Columbus and worked at the Magnolia Community Blood Drive at Our Lady of Fatima for many years. He was a founding member of the Highland Poetry Society, as well as a board member-and for one year president-of the Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union.
Art was known for his bread-baking and his great pancakes. He loved books, history and poetry. He was loved and admired by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday, August 29th, at 7:00 PM and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 30th, at 10:00 AM, BOTH at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 3218 W. Barrett St., Seattle, 98199.
Remembrances may be made to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund: semperfifund.org.
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey
Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com
Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Lane
September 21, 2014
so sorry to hear of arthurs passing, our condolences,victor lane and family newmarket cork ireland.
September 7, 2014
condolences from Elizabeth Cashman (Lane), Garrison, Kanturk, CO.Cork who fondly remembers his visit in 1981 to our family farm.
September 5, 2014
We are so sad to hear of Arthur's passing. His visits to Kiskeam will always be remembered and cherished by us. Cousins Breda and Neily Lehane in Ireland.
September 4, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Arthur's passing . I am so glad i got to meet him in his own home in Seattle and have fond memories of his visits to Ireland and especially Newmarket .
Mary Lane-Brooks ,
Newmarket .
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m & d buffett
September 1, 2014
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May you all remember the joy, love and faith he brought to your family.
K Kennell
August 30, 2014
Arthur was a class act. We never heard him utter a discouraging word. He was intelligent, kind, and always optimistic even facing terrible odds he kept up a good attitude. His kindness toward my sister shall live on in our hearts. He served as a role model for us on what it was to be a good person who cared about others. We feel blessed to have known him.
We will always remember him as a gentleman who loved his dear wife and family and was a great friend to many in his community.
Rest in peace Arthur we will miss your presence in our daily lives.
-k & k kennell, magnolia
George Hilbish
August 28, 2014
The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!
Donna Moriarty
August 27, 2014
The loss of such a gentleman of faith, integrity and kindness brings sadness to many. Rest in Peace Art.
Peace and Grace to Eleanor and all the family.
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
August 27, 2014
Dear Nancy, Annette and Family,
We Sisters offer you our prayerful support as your Father enters his eternal happiness. May his new way of living in God's Presence bring great peace and joy to him and may you experience his nearness always.
Lorraine & Patrick Coyle
August 27, 2014
Our hearts are saddened with the loss of our dear friend,Art. He was the epitome of a gentleman, learned, and yet open to all. The warmth of his spirit reached out to everyone. We, and all our family loved him, and will always miss his presence. To you dear Eleanor, and to all the family we send you our love and prayers.
Arthur T. Lane
August 26, 2014
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