My condolences to Art's family. I first met Art when I inadvertently trespass on his property to take a look at the Deschutes river.  At that time my daughter lived across the street.  Couple years later Art read an article in the local newspaper about a fish carving artist and reached out.  When we met, it wasn't until several months past while he was taking a class that we recalled our first incounter.  We both laughted and forged a wounderful friendship for several years until his passing. During that time Art was an iconic carver and forged many friends within the carving community on a national level.  And was well known for his sour dough starter recipes he freely shared with others within the group, especially with his sour dough partner in crime, Becky.

We often reminisce of Art in the studio of his talents and fellowship we've shared over the years.  Especially me,  I think of Art every day I walk by his last carving he dedicated to me his dear friend and carving instructor. 

RIP ART

I worked with Art in the Research department from 1974 to 1983.  We had lunch together often in the Portland Original Taco House, usually followed exploring old bookshops in Portland.  We both loved old books.  He introduced me to Van Loon, the wonderful Dutch historian.  Art had a fine sense of humor, often with needles you could feel, but didn't hurt.  About 10 years ago my wife and I visited with Art in Redmond, he had been fishing, he seemed much more laid back than when he was managing multimillion research accounts at the VA.  I recalled he had invented a cost center called M&M Enterprises (reference to Heller's Catch 22), and thus created a safe place to stash cash.  Totally legal, but a surprising situation for the VA Fiscal Department.  Art did mention his beloved dogs, and how he enjoyed fishing and working with his hands.  I will miss Art, but in a strange way, he is yet with me, I will carry fond memories forward.  Dan Gray