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Barb Suydam posted a condolence
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Art will be deeply missed he touched alot of people with his kindness and he was always willing to help anyone. Linda and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jim and Mary Ann Ireland posted a condolence
We are very sad to hear about
Art. Family reunions will not be the same without him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
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Colleen Melella(Smith) posted a condolence
it is so hard to put into words what a person is feeling at a time like this..my heart goes out to Linda and the entire family, so sorry for your loss. Art was a kind, caring and wonderfull person, he will be missed by all.
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Bill and Donna Miner posted a condolence
Art you will be missed. Thanks for all you did for everyone. You and your family are in our prayer's and thoughts.
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Vikki Ostrander posted a condolence
In all the 35 years I've known Art, I have never met anyone as kind and gentle as he always was. Ready to smile and laugh, go out of his way to make you feel welcome, and do anything for anyone to help out. I feel it an honor to have known him and believe he is in a better place now. May he rest in peace with the proud knowledge that he raised a beautiful family, led a full life, and has so many friends that will miss him dearly and join him in heaven eventually for another party!
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Tim & Kathy Hudson posted a condolence
Art you will be truly missed..you played such an important part of our lives, providing us with our first home when Tim worked for you, and hosting our wedding reception at Rockdale Hotel...you were and will always be a great friend and we will never forget you...God Bless your family and may they find comfort in all thier precious memories...love, Kathy, Tim, Quona & Aaron Hudson
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Bob Hamilton posted a condolence
Art,
Thanks for being a friend and the times we had with Softball. May god have a special place for you in his home.
Thanks for being there for me when I needed friends the most.
May you rest in peace my friend.
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chuck posted a condolence
Art, you will be missed by everyone. Be it golfing, softball, Lions Club and other events in the community. You have been a great friend. Your family should have many fond memories.
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Kathleen Fulton posted a condolence
Dear Linda and Family,
Our sympathy to all during this difficult time. We sure will miss Art at the Thatford reunions!
Sincerly,
Kathleen O'Connor Fulton
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Brindy Nichols posted a condolence
Your spirit will live within us all. You will be missed by many and loved by all you touched. Linda, Eric, Kim, Scott, Melissa & Leif please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you all can mend your days together in memories of your Dad. He was a loving man & you have all have been blessed to have him as your father. My heart aches for you all!! I only wish I could be there to give hugs to each of you. I will be thinking of you all for days to come, and praying for peace for you and Art!! Love you!
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Gary Seymour posted a condolence
What a fitting picture for Art. He always had a smile on his face no matter what.I have know Art for many years both through Lions Club activities and insurance business.
Art, you will be missed!
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The Helmes posted a condolence
In a word -- a sweetheart! He possessed a "goodness" too rare in people today....
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Jeff Norton posted a condolence
To Linda and the entire family:May your memories of Art bring you comfort at this time.Art was one of those people who enriched one's life for having known him.Ive always been proud to say he was my friend,and will be forever thankful for having crossed paths in lifes journey !
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Erich and Gazie Schneider posted a condolence
Dear Art Jr., Cari-Ann and Family, We are saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayes are with you in sincere sympathy.
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Ruth & Chuck Young posted a condolence
In 1982 Art came with Ruth and me to help us in our insurance business. At that time I could not even spell insurance. Art could spell insurance and in the process brought so much more to our organization. Art was a true professional, a team supporter, a great travel companion, listener, brought that great sense of humor to any occasion and became a wonderful friend. Our most sincere sympathy to Art’s family. We will miss you Art.
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Kay Wildenstein posted a condolence
Art was such a great Brother. There are 8 years between us. When Mom & Dad were making a trip upstate looking @ Farms, I refused to go because our baby was being left home w/ a friend! I was sure he wouldn't be properly looked after & so stayed home! A few years ago Art went to Norway to a Christensen Reunion. Also a Celebration of 100 years since our Grandfather's founding of his farm 'SAND'. There, Kay Art met over 200 relatives, Aunts & Uncles & Cousins! Maybe Eric has some pictures as he was there too. It was a Highlite for Art. There are so many relatives in NorwaY. We have 2 maternal Aunts Tante Ruth & Tante Liv & 1 paternal Aunt Tante Ellinor. Dozens of Cousins too This weekend we will celebrate the Life of a wonderful man. He never gossiped or said a bad word about anyone. If you needed help ,he was there to provide what he could. He leaves a Legacy of wonderful Memories for family & freinds. We will miss him ALOT.
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Dan and Kathy O'Hara posted a condolence
It's so hard to believe that we lost another great person from Mt.Upton. Dan & I are deeply saddened by his passing. We send all our love,support & prayers to his family!!
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Tom and Sally Frawley posted a condolence
Art was a great guy and will surely be missed. You just had to ask him to do something and he did it. He always had a smile. Linda and children, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Robert Treharne posted a condolence
I was very saddened to hear of Art's passing. It has been a very long time since I've been in Mt. Upton but my memories of being his neighbor have continually brought a smile to my face. He was an extraordinary man, neighbor and friend and a blessing to everyone who was privileged to know him.
All blessings to Linda and family.
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MARY JANE posted a condolence
ART,YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO ME.YOU HAVE BEEN A BROTHER TO ME SENCE I MOVED ON THE FARM WHEN I WAS 10 YEARS OLD.I LEARNED SO MUCH GROWING UP.THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP LIKE SWIMMING,ICE SKATING ON THE POND.WE HAD SO MUCH FUN SLAY RIDING DOWN THE HILLS ALL LIT UP SO WE COULD SEE AT NIGHT.THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF MY LIFE.LOVE YOU YOUR SISTER MARY JANE
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Blanche Fischer posted a condolence
I will always remember the great time we had at the Christensen family reunion in 2009. Art & Linda worked so hard to make it a rousing success. Rest assured that the fun and camaraderie are cherished by so many.
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janet hartwell posted a condolence
My memories of Art`will center around his smile. He was always a friendly person from the class of 1964 and had always tried to be helpful and was just an all-around super person. My prayers are for Linda and all the rest of his family. We will keep him alive in our thoughts and precious memories of him.
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Pete Hathaway posted a condolence
So sorry to hear of Art passing away, God must of needed a golf partner. Always looked forward to playing against Art on Wednesday nite
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Sue McIntyre posted a condolence
I was shocked and saddened to hear that Art has passed away. He was a wonderful man, with a terrific sense of humor and a very generous soul. I will miss you. My best wishes of sympathy and support to Art's wife Linda and to the Christensen family. (Great photo to remember him by)
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Charles, JoAnne & Adam Palmer posted a condolence
Art was the best friend & neibor anyone could ever have. He will be missed more than words can say. We really loved you Art and your whole family. If anyone defines the name of Patriach it was you. Goodby and God bless.
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Terri & Bob Davis posted a condolence
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all today and in the hard days ahead. Treasure the memories and hold tight to each other and know that our love is with you all!
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Fred & Lori Worden posted a condolence
Linda & Family, So sorry to hear of Arts passing. We have many great memories from over the years. One of our favorites is the time Lori and I sat with you and Art on your porch and watched all the humming birds come by. It was amazing and time well spent! Take comfort in knowing Art was a good friend to many, so generous, and a joy to be around. Thoughts & prayers with you all.
Fred & Lori Worden
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Robert posted a condolence
My deepest sorrow goes out to you in your loss. I only knew Art a few years through my Daughter Spring Piroha and the Golf tournaments. I fell for him immediately. We became friends and I will truely miss him. His friendliness, his smile and outlook on life was contageous.
Now he can play golf everyday on the best course there is.
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Bob & Jen O'Malley posted a condolence
We will always have memories of Art's big smile and a bigger heart. We are fortunate
to have him as a friend. To Linda and family, Our hearts go out to you.
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Richard & Deborah Smith posted a condolence
Deborah and I met Art many years ago when he was a young insurance agent. His outgoing personality, love of sports and more importantly his understanding of agriculture made him an instant friend. We depended on him for down to earth advice and valued his wisdom greatly. The true value of a friend is how they stand by you in times of trouble. In our case, it was when we lost our dairy barn to fire. Art was his usual calm steady self. He came at once and simply stated he was there for us. He stood by us and remained with helping us put sense and reason to our darkest days. He is clearly a stellar example of a friend indeed when his friends were in need.
Art was a genuine guy, he said what he meant and meant what he said. He thought before he spoke and always gave good sound counsel. We debated sports and reminisce often the fact he played football and I only tried to play.
We feel blessed to have known him and thankful for all he did for us and countless numbers of others. Remember him with warmth in your heart and a smile on your lips and he will always be among us.
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Hank Christensen posted a condolence
How sad for the world. Art was always everyone's favorite, from the time we were children and he was taller and stronger and faster, to the time we were grown and he was the one who was always thinking of others and never of himself. No one had a bigger smile or a bigger heart. It is a blessing to have known him and a proud thing to be related to him.
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The Wright Family posted a condolence
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Linda and Art's whole family. Art was truly one of the greatest person we have ever known. We could never truly express how thankful we are for Art and Linda's hospitality and kindness over the years. Art will be extremely missed. We know he is looking over us with our father/grandfather and Art's good buddy, Yutch. We love you Art and you will be sorely missed. Linda and family, our prayers are with and if you need ANYTHING at all please do not hesitate to call Jersey. We love you guys!
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Kathy Boeck Anderson posted a condolence
Art was the first person to prove to me that you can hit a kid up side the head from under a cow with a stream of milk at 15 ft. He thought it was hilarious! Art and his extended family was a great part of my childhood. Will miss you, Art....
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Greg Davie posted a condolence
It did not take long to compile a list of heartfelt 'candles' for Art. Although I had not seen him in many years, the memories of great Sunday afternoon "Beer League" softball games are still fresh. How someone could spin a slow pitch softball so effectively to neutralize our powerful hitting Sidney team is still a mystery. And he did it with a smile on his face, making it even more frustrating. Great times! Art, your effect on those around you is well-documented and will go continue in subtle ways indefinitely. RIP my friend.
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Rudy Ballard posted a condolence
To Art's Family, my thoughts & preyers are with you. Sorry I was out of town and could not attend calling hours. Art has been my insurance agent for past several years. He & I became good friends and we often talked of family more than work. Art was especially proude of his family. I would have liked to have meet you and put a face to those we often talked about.
Art was a great person and we will all miss him. our thoughts are with you.
Rudy Ballard of Reinhardt Corp., Reese Marshall oil company.
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Linda Dardaris posted a condolence
My deepest sympathy to Linda and family. It was such a shock to hear of Art's passing. Always with a smile no matter the issue at hand. A very sweet man and well respected for his insurance
knowledge especially in the
farming community. Please know that we are thinking of you today. Linda Dardaris, Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
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Jackie Archambo posted a condolence
I am so sorry to hear of Arts passing. I knew Art for many many years through the insurance business. My heart and prayers go to your family. May you cherish your memories of him.
Jackie
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JERRY TAYLOR posted a condolence
Dear Linda and family, My wife and I were made aware of Arts death on Friday. This was a huge shock and emotionally devastating. I'm sorry I didn't keep closer contact with Art throughout the past years and I will forever feel I cheated myself of his occasional company. When I started teaching at Mt. Upton in 1960 Art was a freshman. His first year as a high school athlete was noteable and promised much more as he grew older. I pushed him hard and expected great things from him, all of which he excelled at. He was a great athlete, student, leader and role model. In 34 years of teaching and coaching, Art has been my all time favorite. He was everything I could ask for and after college he was a good friend. He influenced so many others and will be missed more than we can ever explain. My sincere sympathy in your family"s loss . I hope he knew how much we thought of him. Truly, Jerry and Barbara Taylor
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KARIN & JOE GEORGE posted a condolence
We were shocked to hear of Art's passing. He was a great guy and we had many good times together at the Thatford family reunion. We are so sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy,
Karin and Joe
He will be missed by many
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Cathy Holt Shepler posted a condolence
So many good memories! Although I haven't seen Art in many years, I have known him from the time I was in fifth grade-back in the day when all grades(K-12)were in the same building. What a sweet and fun loving guy! My condolences to his family. He was truly a good man.
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Donna Hearth posted a condolence
I'M REAL SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU HAVE PASSED AWAY. IT WAS HARD TO BELIEVE AND I WILL MISS SEEING YOU AROUND. IT WAS ALWAYS NICE TO SEE YOU!
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Mel George posted a condolence
Art was a man that was loved by many. He will be missed very much. Linda and family my prayers are with you.
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rob robertson posted a condolence
linda and family, so sorry to hear about art. gotta love that guy and i know how much he will be missed by everyone who knew him. i know he was very active in the lions club and about anything else if someone needed the help. i was very blessed to be a small part of arts life playing slo pitch softball with him and all his friends. art and his buddies took me in just like i was a rockdale\ mt. upton guy and i will never forget that. what a great time, winning alot helped too! hope the big guy in the sky doesnt try to hit off arts pitching, it will be a long day for him! so long art and ill see you on the other side my big friend! rob
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Dick Thompson posted a condolence
I'm out of the loop and saddened by this news.
Art we had some great time playing softball and hoisting a few cold one at the Ontario.
Those were some special times. RIp friend.
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Gary Morgan posted a condolence
We were so sad to hear the news about Art. Our family speaks of him and the family many times over the years. Mama passed in July and she still had letters us boys wrote to her from when we lived with Ma and Pa. Art will be surely missed.
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David & Arleen Russ posted a condolence
We have known Art for many years. He was a true citizen of Mt. Upton and a great leader of the Lion's club.
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Barney J posted a condolence
Linda and family,please accept our sincerest sympathy on the loss your husband,father,brother,and our friend, Art.His passing leaves a huge void in the entire community.We can find comfort knowing that he is safe in the arms of our Lord and Saviour.The basic premise of Christianity promises us that someday, we too, will dwell in the Lord's house.Until that day,rest in peace my friend,rest in peace. Barney Johnson and family
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