CWO-4 Arthur F. Curtis
Arthur F. Curtis of Austin, Texas passed away on January 18, 2009 at the age of 85. Born September 19, 1923, to Arthur J. Curtis and Margaret Primmer Curtis in Clinton, Illinois. Upon graduation from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. In 1946, at the end of WWII, he was discharged from the Navy. He then re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1947. He also served in the Korean War and Vietnam conflicts. During WWII, he participated in the invasion of North Africa, the Philippian Liberation, Guam, Siapan and Okinawa. In September of 1945 he arrived in Japan with the Occupation Forces. He received numerous awards and decorations during his military career which ended with his retirement on December 1, 1972. Arthur later began a career with the Austin Police Department and was assigned to the Austin Airport. He was selected in the first group of airport policemen in 1973. He retired in 1983 as a Captain and Chief of the Austin Airport Police. Arthur was a member of VFW Post 856, a 32nd Degree Mason with the fraternity of Hill City Lodge 456 AF&AM, the Austin Valley of the Scottish Rite, ANSON Jones Chapter #507 of the National Sojourners, the Retired Officers Association, and the DAV Austin Chapter 173. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Barbara. They were married for 63 years and shared a wonderful life together full of love, laughter, and devotion. Their many trips together traveling in their motor home hold fond and lasting family memories. He enjoyed life to the fullest and will be remembered fondly by both family and friends. He had a compassionate and generous spirit and always met a challenge with courage. He loved deeply, gave generously, and served proudly. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward D. Curtis. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; his children, Joseph L. Curtis, Barbara D. Anderson, and Cheryle A. Curtis; his grandchildren, Brian Young, Kristie Young, Sara Curtis, and David Curtis; his sister, Evelyn Cummings; his brother, Carl Curtis; and his nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2008 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Austin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2009. Interment will follow with military honors at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 601 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78753; or the Texas Baptist Children's Home, 1101 N Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664. Visit Mr. Curtis' memorial page at www.MeM.com where you can share thoughts and fond memories with his family.
Published in Austin American-Statesman on January 21, 2009
Arthur F. Curtis of Austin, Texas passed away on January 18, 2009 at the age of 85. Born September 19, 1923, to Arthur J. Curtis and Margaret Primmer Curtis in Clinton, Illinois. Upon graduation from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. In 1946, at the end of WWII, he was discharged from the Navy. He then re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1947. He also served in the Korean War and Vietnam conflicts. During WWII, he participated in the invasion of North Africa, the Philippian Liberation, Guam, Siapan and Okinawa. In September of 1945 he arrived in Japan with the Occupation Forces. He received numerous awards and decorations during his military career which ended with his retirement on December 1, 1972. Arthur later began a career with the Austin Police Department and was assigned to the Austin Airport. He was selected in the first group of airport policemen in 1973. He retired in 1983 as a Captain and Chief of the Austin Airport Police. Arthur was a member of VFW Post 856, a 32nd Degree Mason with the fraternity of Hill City Lodge 456 AF&AM, the Austin Valley of the Scottish Rite, ANSON Jones Chapter #507 of the National Sojourners, the Retired Officers Association, and the DAV Austin Chapter 173. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Barbara. They were married for 63 years and shared a wonderful life together full of love, laughter, and devotion. Their many trips together traveling in their motor home hold fond and lasting family memories. He enjoyed life to the fullest and will be remembered fondly by both family and friends. He had a compassionate and generous spirit and always met a challenge with courage. He loved deeply, gave generously, and served proudly. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward D. Curtis. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; his children, Joseph L. Curtis, Barbara D. Anderson, and Cheryle A. Curtis; his grandchildren, Brian Young, Kristie Young, Sara Curtis, and David Curtis; his sister, Evelyn Cummings; his brother, Carl Curtis; and his nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2008 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Austin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2009. Interment will follow with military honors at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 601 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78753; or the Texas Baptist Children's Home, 1101 N Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664. Visit Mr. Curtis' memorial page at www.MeM.com where you can share thoughts and fond memories with his family.
Published in Austin American-Statesman on January 21, 2009
CWO-4 Arthur F. Curtis
Arthur F. Curtis of Austin, Texas passed away on January 18, 2009 at the age of 85. Born September 19, 1923, to Arthur J. Curtis and Margaret Primmer Curtis in Clinton, Illinois. Upon graduation from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. In 1946, at the end of WWII, he was discharged from the Navy. He then re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1947. He also served in the Korean War and Vietnam conflicts. During WWII, he participated in the invasion of North Africa, the Philippian Liberation, Guam, Siapan and Okinawa. In September of 1945 he arrived in Japan with the Occupation Forces. He received numerous awards and decorations during his military career which ended with his retirement on December 1, 1972. Arthur later began a career with the Austin Police Department and was assigned to the Austin Airport. He was selected in the first group of airport policemen in 1973. He retired in 1983 as a Captain and Chief of the Austin Airport Police. Arthur was a member of VFW Post 856, a 32nd Degree Mason with the fraternity of Hill City Lodge 456 AF&AM, the Austin Valley of the Scottish Rite, ANSON Jones Chapter #507 of the National Sojourners, the Retired Officers Association, and the DAV Austin Chapter 173. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Barbara. They were married for 63 years and shared a wonderful life together full of love, laughter, and devotion. Their many trips together traveling in their motor home hold fond and lasting family memories. He enjoyed life to the fullest and will be remembered fondly by both family and friends. He had a compassionate and generous spirit and always met a challenge with courage. He loved deeply, gave generously, and served proudly. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward D. Curtis. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; his children, Joseph L. Curtis, Barbara D. Anderson, and Cheryle A. Curtis; his grandchildren, Brian Young, Kristie Young, Sara Curtis, and David Curtis; his sister, Evelyn Cummings; his brother, Carl Curtis; and his nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2008 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Austin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2009. Interment will follow with military honors at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 601 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78753; or the Texas Baptist Children's Home, 1101 N Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664. Visit Mr. Curtis' memorial page at www.MeM.com where you can share thoughts and fond memories with his family.
Published in Austin American-Statesman on January 21, 2009
Arthur F. Curtis of Austin, Texas passed away on January 18, 2009 at the age of 85. Born September 19, 1923, to Arthur J. Curtis and Margaret Primmer Curtis in Clinton, Illinois. Upon graduation from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. In 1946, at the end of WWII, he was discharged from the Navy. He then re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1947. He also served in the Korean War and Vietnam conflicts. During WWII, he participated in the invasion of North Africa, the Philippian Liberation, Guam, Siapan and Okinawa. In September of 1945 he arrived in Japan with the Occupation Forces. He received numerous awards and decorations during his military career which ended with his retirement on December 1, 1972. Arthur later began a career with the Austin Police Department and was assigned to the Austin Airport. He was selected in the first group of airport policemen in 1973. He retired in 1983 as a Captain and Chief of the Austin Airport Police. Arthur was a member of VFW Post 856, a 32nd Degree Mason with the fraternity of Hill City Lodge 456 AF&AM, the Austin Valley of the Scottish Rite, ANSON Jones Chapter #507 of the National Sojourners, the Retired Officers Association, and the DAV Austin Chapter 173. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Barbara. They were married for 63 years and shared a wonderful life together full of love, laughter, and devotion. Their many trips together traveling in their motor home hold fond and lasting family memories. He enjoyed life to the fullest and will be remembered fondly by both family and friends. He had a compassionate and generous spirit and always met a challenge with courage. He loved deeply, gave generously, and served proudly. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward D. Curtis. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; his children, Joseph L. Curtis, Barbara D. Anderson, and Cheryle A. Curtis; his grandchildren, Brian Young, Kristie Young, Sara Curtis, and David Curtis; his sister, Evelyn Cummings; his brother, Carl Curtis; and his nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2008 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Austin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2009. Interment will follow with military honors at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 601 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78753; or the Texas Baptist Children's Home, 1101 N Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664. Visit Mr. Curtis' memorial page at www.MeM.com where you can share thoughts and fond memories with his family.
Published in Austin American-Statesman on January 21, 2009
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