William "Bill" Arthur

Obituary
William "Bill" Arthur, age 72, passed away suddenly of natural causes on July 29,2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ann Arthur, as well as his younger brother John. He is survived by his children Dawn, Brett(Aimee Ginther), and Seth Arthur, his grandchildren Rhiannon Kauffman, Mia Alvalos, Shara (J.B.) Ashmore, Heather Michaud, great granddaughters Olivia Skye Ashmore and Mylah Nicole, youngest brother Scott (Marykay) Arthur, sister in law Kay Arthur, nieces, great-nephews, his dear friend and former wife, Rosemary Eastwood Arthur, and so many friends that he mentored and considered family.
Bill grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA with all the energy and mischief his mother could handle. Graduating from Moon High School class of 1968, he enlisted and served for four years in the US Navy. Married, being a father, and living in Southern California, he worked in the oil fields and refineries, and made a huge impression coaching kids sports. In 1991, Bill led his family on an adventure to Colorado where he bought Brighton Grain Company, in Brighton Colorado, working there until he closed up shop in 2012. He continued to work for Agfinity until he retired in 2021. He grew up attending Sharon Community Church in Moon Township, PA and was an active member of Northern Hills Church in Brighton.
Bill was an expert conversationalist that made friends everywhere he went. He measured the success of a golf game by the number of balls he found instead of the score under par. His best vacations required a hunting or fishing license, not a passport. And his prized possessions all came with a motor.
He would be the first to tell you he had a naturally brilliant mind and that he was a wonderful mechanic. He will also be remembered for his quick wit, dad humor, strong sense of self, and deep love for his family and pets. A celebration of life will be held at Northern Hills Church at 10am on August 25, 2023. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Colorado Parks and Wildlife or spend the afternoon fishing in his honor.
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