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Katherine Gaston
July 24, 2023
Met Art while working as an admin in early 1990´s - he added intelligence, warmth and inspiration to the workplace. During a very wicked time, Art lead me through two back to back jumps at Blue Skies. Like jumping off the high dive, Art completely understood my need to gain calm through the second jump. Art steady voice gave me an core strenght that carried past the jumps and into focusing on my child and the will to keep going. A very unique individual that I never forgot.
My daughter sent me a picture of the snohomish airfield today and my brain smiled instantly was thinking of Art. Very sad to learn he has been lost from this world. I´m sorry for your loss Wendy, but there is no doubt he is in the heavens.
Jason Tsujikawa
May 22, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Art at the EMC Office in Bellevue. Art was not only an excellent software engineer, but also a great person to work with. After returning from vacation, Art would put on a slide show for our office, sharing his experiences with our teams.
The world was a better place with Art, and he will be missed. Rest In Peace in heaven, Art.
Lee T
April 30, 2020
Art was such a rare soul. Friendly, thoughtful and someone you just wanted to be around. He was a gifted photographer and created amazing photo presentations of the trips he and Wendy enjoyed. My deepest sympathies Wendy, I will miss Art so much.
jennie tubig gacek
April 17, 2020
I was so saddened when I heard of Art's passing. Really shook me to the core. We grew up in the Lakeview area, my goodness; the last time I saw him was so long ago @ his parents' house, party. May God continually embrace his wife and friends. Peace be with you Art. Amen.
Judy Perkins
April 17, 2020
I met Art when we worked together at Hewlett Packard. In the early 80s, I was a systems administrator on the implementation team for the first email system introduced at HP. He was the brains behind all things technical. When I pursued my computer science degree, Art would spend time helping me when I ran into tough programming problems I couldn't fix. He was the programmer's fix it guy, always willing to help. He made things fun at work, orchestrating events like stupid human tricks' , ugly tie day' and scavenger hunts. I was interested in his skydiving stories and decided I wanted to do a jump with my Dad as a birthday surprise. Art was so excited and went up in the plane with us. He did a spectacular backward dive out of the plane right before I did my jump. One of my most thrilling memories.
I will always remember Art as a smart, funny, caring, generous and loving human who loved bringing people together and leading a helping hand. He truly lived life to it's fullest. I was so happy when Art and Wendy found each other; it was a match made in heaven. My love and prayers go to Wendy.
Teresa Fahlander
April 14, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you Wendy during this difficult time.
Craig Short
April 14, 2020
Wendy,
Our deepest sympathy. Rose had a Mass said in the memory of Art today. We worked with Art at the food bank a while back and enjoyed his spirit. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tyree Wilde
April 9, 2020
Art was a good man! Honesty, integrity, compassion, selflessness all come to mind. Met Art through skydiving and quickly found him to be a good friend. Jacki and I send our condolences to Wendy and his family. RIP my friend.
Bret Burkholder
April 9, 2020
RIP Art. You were a light to many and a kind person who made my time @ CP more special by your kindness.
Deb Henry
April 9, 2020
Art lived a good life. Good because he had found the woman he loved in Wendy, and they shared a cherished life together. Good in how he treated others. Good in his friendships. Great as a surrogate dad to Victoria. Good in so many ways, more ways than we can count. Too good to go so soon.
Art could be serious. He could be analytical. He was thoughtful. He was typically quiet when you first met him and later funny and teasing once he knew you well. He was creative, as demonstrated in his work as a software engineer, in his designs of skydiving accessories, in his woodworking projects, in his photography (sports and wildlife), in the toys and gadgets he made and shared with others. Art was not social in an extravert way, yet he was outgoing, and a jokester with close friends and family. He enjoyed playing with his Basset Hounds and dressing them up for Halloween or the Basset Bash. Art was a master scavenger hunt coordinator and he made the best carrot cake (from scratch) I will ever taste. He loved Filet Mignon and Pepsi.
Art played football in HS and he was an avid WSU Cougars Football and Seahawks fan. He attended WSU and graduated from their ROTC program with distinction as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. He was a man of integrity and honor. He treated everyone he met with respect.
I met Art through skydiving in 1989. When he retired from the sport, he had many, many thousands of jumps of experience. He held the US Parachute Associations' Expert License #D-11402. Art was instrumental in the startup of the regional NW Skydiving League. He was an excellent coach, a trusted parachute rigger, a 4-way, 8-way competitor, a load organizer, a cameraman, and a past President of the Seattle Skydivers sport club. Art also traveled to jump in the former USSR, FL, AZ, CA, OR, and Canada. He was on the organizing team that brought a Soviet delegation of skydivers to Everett, WA for the Freedom Fair airshow in the early 1990s. Although Art was not a fan of big-ways himself, he was invited to participate in select events such as Skydive Arizona's Challenge, Mission Impossible jumps and the 2002 GoFast 300-way record jumps. Of all these skydiving activities, he loved 4-way competition the best, and I have many great memories of traveling for coaching, and completing with our teammates.
Art was one of my longest and closest friends. He was my brother from another mother. I will miss him every single day of my life. Blue Skies Art. See you there.
Glen MacGillivray
April 9, 2020
My wife (Lori) and I had the pleasure of meeting Art a few years ago (I am Wendy's cousin). We immediately took to him as Art was a kind, loving, quiet, intelligent man with a sharp sense of humor. He was an obvious perfect match for Wendy. We are so stunned and deeply saddened by his passing...we will miss you my friend. The world is a lesser place without you but heaven has gained an Angel and I know you will be with us all.
Glen & Lori
Dianne Amundson
April 9, 2020
I have no doubt that Art frequently brought smiles to the faces of those that were fortunate enough to know him. At Hewlett Packard, Art would send out funny emails to cheer up our work group when we struggled through difficult times. He was so smart and kind and talented. He was wonderfully unique in the best of ways. My heart breaks for sweet Wendy and the rest of Art's friends and family.
Trisha Hurtado
April 8, 2020
With our deepest sympathies, Wendy. Arts gentle soul will be missed and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Will always remember him as the grill master at Aunt Moniques place.
Buddy Bear
April 8, 2020
Art and I were classmates since junior high, high school and college. A most sincere, kind and considerate human being. Many of us loved to be around Art because of his smile and good nature; he could and would inspire the world. Many of us had the privilege to compete in sports with him. He knew how to give all he had and to do his best. We got to share in this, and he made us better for it. I love you, my friend. Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss.
Janice Barrett
April 8, 2020
I met Art through volunteering at the Snohomish Food Bank. I didn't know him well, but what is known is that he was a very nice man. My heart aches for Wendy and family for the loss of her love of her life. My prayers and love are with you.
Gie & Meny Gonzales
April 8, 2020
O God, the creator and redeemer of all the faithful, grant unto the soul of your servant ARTHURO the remission of all his sins that through pious supplications ARTHURO may obtain the pardon he has always desired. Grant this O God, who lives and reigns world without end. Amen
Penny Redmond
April 8, 2020
I met Art at the Snohomish Food Bank. I remember him as a kind, smart and giving person. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Wendy and his family and friends. Rest in Peace Art.
Wendy Bori
April 8, 2020
There are no words to adequately express my grief at losing the love of my life. I am better for loving Art and for every moment of our beautiful life. We shared many great travel adventures, loved our family & friends and we laughed together every day.
Art, I will miss you every moment of every day. Your beautiful love will forever be in my heart & soul and I know you are here right by my side. I love you forever my dear, sweet husband.
Martin Evans
April 7, 2020
Met Art at a skydiving event when we first came to the USA and saw each other at numerous events across the states over many years. I knew Art as a cool, friendly & fun guy and great Skydiver but now I discover he was also a great and compassionate human who cared about others and put in the effort to help them! I'll remember you Art, RIP my friend.
Amy Wickstrom
April 7, 2020
Art, thank you for coming into my life and sharing your beautiful and gentle heart. I will take with me all your adventure stories you shared, your passion for photography and how much love you and Wendy shared. Now when I look up to the stars I know I have one more person I can talk to. Missing you, Amy
Joanne King
April 7, 2020
As Wendy's cousin I can honestly say the two of you shared a deep, respectful, spiritual love that is very rare, you are true Soulmates and know that your bond can never be broken. Our hearts weep that beautiful Art has been taken from this world. Love Forever and Ever; Joanne & Greg, Jodie & Mark, Brett, Jenna and Gregor
Kelly Culbert
April 7, 2020
Art was the kind of friend you trusted with your life, as many, many did. I will miss his quiet nature until the sudden outburst of his laughter, big grin and twinkle in his eye. I enjoyed many deep discussions with Art on a wide variety of topics. I appreciated his patience with my eagerness to learn to skydive mixed with my ever inquisitive nature... He hid his frustration well - most of the time! I will remember the sound of his laughter - always.
Laura Williams
April 7, 2020
So very sorry for the loss of Art. My heart goes out to Wendy and family. My prayers are with you!
Steve Whitton
April 7, 2020
Though I hadnt seen Art in decades, l remember him very well; he was kind, friendly and someone that you wanted his respect and friendship. When we came to visit and jump from BC, it was always his smiling face that made us feel welcome. Blue skies, Art.
Deb Barnett
April 7, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to Art's family and friends. May treasured memories sustain you through this difficult time.
Bill Legard
April 7, 2020
Got to know Art at the AZ challenge in the early years, late 90's. Great skydiver and a great guy, we did jumps that we all thought impossible. He will be missed by his sky family. Sending love and prayers to Wendy, from my wife Sara and me.
April 7, 2020
It always hurts when a brother-in-arms marches away. Rest assured that some day we will meet on the high ground. We were young company grade officers at the time in Tobyhanna but knew right away that Art was made of the right stuff - raised right, taught right, and trained right. He was a good one! Donna and I pray the good Lord looks down upon you, Wendy, and comforts you in this loss. Donna and Terry Davis, Manhattan, Kansas.
John Mitchell
April 7, 2020
Art was that wonderful combination of ability and compassion, a great person to jump with or just hang around with. He was one of the first people to welcome my wife and me when we first moved to the PNW many years ago. We have all lost a truly great friend.
Yanett Hansen
April 7, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Yanett
April 7, 2020
I meet Art through Deb, work for Him few times , when I when to his house , he was a gentleman, very kind , soft spoken , Organized. Sought few times with you at Deb House . Deeply Sorry for you Loss and Pray the God will give you strength and comfort during this time and days to come .
Frances Berg
April 7, 2020
When I was struggling with Algebra in collage (math was never my strong suit) he was my go to guy. He would spend hours on the phone helping me to understand; ever patient.
He help train me as a rigger and how to be better at 4-way and 8-way RW. I moved away and we stopped skydiving and didn't see each other anymore, but he made a huge difference in my life. The world was a better place with him in it.
Jay Wardle
April 7, 2020
This is very sad. My heart-felt condolences to Art's family and friends.
Dan Clements
April 7, 2020
To a life well lived. We will miss you, Art!
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