Jon Arthur Obituary (1943 - 2012)

Jon Arthur Jon was born on June 27, 1943 and passed away peacefully on August 16, 2012. He is survived by his wife Janne of 39 years; children Peter, Lindsay, (Lou Volpe), and Blake; grandchildren Louis Arthur, Francesca and Gabriele Volpe; sisters Sally Williams and Julie Thompson; sister in law Katia Healy; and devoted nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr and Mrs Edward Arthur and brother Louis Arthur. Jon grew up in Tacoma, WA and on Vashon Island, WA. He graduated from Wilson High School where he proudly participated in Track and Field and Football. After high school, Jon attended Community College where he studied business. He went on to serve his country as a Firearms Instructor for the US Army in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Ord, CA. He retired from a career as a Commercial Insulation Estimator. Jon was an enthusiast of classic cars and boats and loved fishing and golfing with friends and family. One of Jon's greatest loves in life was his home in the Summerhurst Community on Vashon Island. Jon was an example of a man and he knew the rewards of family and friends. Jon was the epitome of patience, honesty, selflessness and hard work. He was patient with all those in his life, always there for others and always willing to lend a hand. Jon's relationship with family and friends are a testament to a life well lived. Jon was a devoted husband to his wife, mentor to his sons, confidant to his daughter, a loving and proud grandfather and unconditional friend There is a gaping hole in all our hearts now. He will be missed in a way words can't describe. We are grateful to have had him in our lives for the limited time. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 20 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA at 2pm on Friday, August 24th with a reception to follow. Please sign his online guest book at www.havenrest.com to leave condolences or a favorite memory.