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Carl Arthur Widling, age 87, of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014, surrounded by his family. Art was born on September 26, 1926 in Chicago, IL, and was raised in Salt Lake City, UT. He moved with his family to Santa Barbara, was a graduate of Santa Barbara High School, and despite living in the Seattle area for several years, always considered it his home.
A proud World War II veteran, Art was stationed at a Naval Hospital in Norman, OK for most of the war. Following military service, he returned to Santa Barbara and married Marilyn Miller. He was the co-owner of Associated Brokers, with his longtime partner and friend, LaMott Fisher. In 1972 and 1982, he married Charlotte MacIsaac (once was not enough). They spent many happy years cruising and visiting Hawaii, a favorite destination.
Art is survived by his wife, Charlotte, four loving children, Alan Widling (Anna), Kathy MacIsaac Miller (Karl), Brian MacIsaac (Peggy) and Bob MacIsaac (Cheryl). He will be lovingly remembered by his eleven grandchildren, Andy, Adam, Bethany, Katie, Stephen, Megan, Ian, Brady, Michael, Charlie and Tessa, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Art was preceded in death by sons Mark, David, their mother, Marilyn, sisters Dorothy Mathiesen and Patricia York, and brother-in-law Jens Mathiesen.
Art lived life to its fullest, with a positive attitude and was busy planning his 90th birthday celebration. Friends and family will always remember him as the life of every party, with his great sense of humor and generous hospitality. His longevity was due to the wonderful care he received in his last years by his wife. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Wright, the staffs of Cottage Hospital and Mission Terrace, his nieces Karen, Sue and Jan, and especially brother-in-law, Ray York and wife Joan, for their unfailing gentleness and devotion.
There will be a celebration of Art's life on Sunday, January 19, 3:30 pm, at Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 E. Sola Street, Santa Barbara. Please let the family know if you will attend at: [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation or the Braille Institute of Santa Barbara.
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Bill York
January 17, 2014
We miss you Art, not only for your sense of humor (which was never ending) but for your caring ways. Art and Charlotte helped Julie and my family find our first house in Lompoc when we were getting short on time to relocate. This just one small example of Art's compassion and willingness to helpout when he could. Art is probably telling a joke rite now to his sisters Patricia and Dorthy up in Heaven. He certainly left his mark on our family and I am sure countless other families. We Love and Miss you Art.
January 15, 2014
Feel so blessed to have known Art. Was short but so honorable. Will miss his joking ways. A true American Veteran. Blessings to you Charlotte for the care that you gave him.
Our thoughts are with you, Kip and Janna Allen
Linda Bahlman
January 15, 2014
As a SMHS student I was 'hired' to work at Associated Brokers. Good people and fond memories. So sorry for your loss.
Jay Gechter
January 14, 2014
Alan - it's been a long time, but I recall some fun times with you and your Dad back in the day. Great guy and I am very sorry for your loss. -Jay Gechter
Sue West
January 14, 2014
Thanks, Uncle Art, for all the laughs and all the love. You'll always be with me.
Charlotte Widling
January 13, 2014
Very nice, Alan, your Dad would have appreciated this.
Alan Widling
January 12, 2014
Thank you for my wonderful life dad! We all love and miss you being here with us, but we feel your presence daily and appreciate you watching over us! Memories of you are easy to bring to mind and I will always cherish a lifetime of memories together! With much love, your son!
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