Funeral Alternatives of Washington

Arthur Wirth

Birth: 5/23/1924

Death: 11/30/2010

Interred: 12/11/2010

Service Information:
Graveside Service with military honors
Sat., Dec. 11, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Old Tacoma Cemetery
4801 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma

Memorial Service will follow
11:30 a.m.
Chapel of Memories
Funeral Alternatives of Washington
2830 Willamette Dr. NE, Lacey.
A reception will follow

Interment: Old Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma Washington

Visitation Information:

Obituary:

Arthur Wirth

Arthur Wirth, 86, of Olympia, died November 30, 2010. He was born May 23, 1924 in Maui, Hawaii to Lawrence G. and Dorothy M. (Carter) Wirth. Arthur graduated high school and attended 2 years of college. On May 13, 2000, in Olympia, he married Betty J. Lawson who survives. They lived in Olympia and spent winters in Florida. He served 22 years in the United States Navy retiring as Chief Petty Officer and was a Hornet/Princeton survivor. Arthur was also a Navy Recruiter. After his naval service he worked as a salesman and broker with New York Life Insurance for 30 years. Arthur was a member of the VFW, Power Squadron, and Trout Unlimited.

Including his wife, he is also survived by 3 sons, Michael Wirth (Deborah) of California, Robert Wirth (Jill) and Robert Lawson; daughter, Kathy Balcom (Bill) all of Washington; 2 brothers, Robert Wirth (Opal) and Larry Wirth (Freda); sister, Beatrice Hodges (Ted) all of Florida; also 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Diane Wirth.

A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, December 11 , 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Old Tacoma Cemetery, 4801 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma. A memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Chapel of Memories, Funeral Alternatives of Washington, 2830 Willamette Dr. NE, Lacey. A reception will follow.

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Guestbook Entries

Date: 12/11/2010 4:55:11 PM
From: Jules and Jackie
Message: Betty, Although far away in distance, we have certainly been thinking of you since we heard the news, and especially today. We hope that at some point, you will be able to rejoin us all here at SHME for at least some of the season, and look forward to seeing you.

Date: 12/11/2010 7:20:34 AM
From: Beulah Hamilton
Message: So sorry to hear the bad news. You will be in my prayers.

Date: 12/11/2010 3:41:25 AM
From: JR AND GERRI BARTZ
Message: Betty, we are so sorry for your lose. prayers and thoughts are with you

Date: 12/10/2010 8:33:32 PM
From: Dick and Lee Edie
Message: Betty Lee and I was sadened to here of Arts passing He will be sadly missed by all here at Sleepy Hollow. We all miss Art at Hub Club and i miss his help at Spaghetti Suppers. You are in our prayers God bless.

Date: 12/10/2010 6:31:32 PM
From: Stanley Robbins
Message: Betty, So sorry to hear of Art's passing.. Art will be missed by all here at Sleepy Hollow... The guys and I enjoyed playing cards with Art and when he stopped playing because of health issues, he was missed... Hope you can make it back this winter as we would all like to see you... You will be in my Prayers...

Date: 12/10/2010 4:33:12 PM
From: Bob and Rosemary Sovereen
Message: Betty, we were so sorry to hear of Art's passing. We have surely missed him as Santa Claus at Sleepy Hollow. I'm sure God will hold you in the palm of his hand during this time of sorrow. God bless you and comfort you and your family

Date: 12/8/2010 8:49:18 AM
From: forest "curly" francis by daughter
Message: To Boo Boo and Mike- So sorry for your loss. Curly is in no condition to attend the service for your dad- sorry. They were good friends for a long time. Age changes everything. Take care. Sharon Boynton for Curly Francis

Date: 12/5/2010 10:16:26 AM
From: Cheri Tipton
Message: Mike, Sorry for your loss. I will try to make the service. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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