Grand Traverse County MI Archives Photo Tombstone.....Amidon, Arthur R. & Marilyn J. 
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Cemetery:           Linwood Cemetery
Name:               Arthur R. & Marilyn J. Amidon

Date Of Photograph: July 12, 2007
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ARTHUR R. AMIDON   b. 8 Dec. 1923   d. 15 Nov. 2005
TEC 5 US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
MARILYN J. AMIDON   b. 18 Jan. 1927

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Amidon, Arthur R.  
 
ARTHUR R. AMIDON, 81, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at 
the Hospice House.

Funeral services will take place Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, at noon, with 
visitation one hour prior, at Central United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tamara 
Williams will officiate. Burial will be in the Linwood Cemetery. A complete 
obituary will be in Friday's edition of the Record-Eagle.

Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
 
Published in the Record-Eagle on 11/17/2005.  
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Amidon, Arthur R. "Art"  
 
Died November 15, 2005

TRAVERSE CITY - Arthur Ray Amidon, 81, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 
2005, at Munson Hospice House. Art was born in Benden, the son of Leslie and 
Lillian (Briggs) Amidon on Dec. 8, 1923.

In 1943 Art answered the call of duty and served in the United States Army 
during World War II. 

While working at the State Hospital, Art met the love of his life, Marilyn 
Brown. They were married in Reed City on Jan. 1, 1955, and enjoyed more than 50 
years together.

Art was known as a master carpenter whose skill was sought after for over 50 
years. He belonged to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and was a former 
member of the Antique Automobile Club, The Old Engine Club of Buckley, the 
Buick Club and the Audubon Society. 

Art had no greater love than his family life with his wife, children, and 
grandchildren. He enjoyed watching the wildlife in his backyard and listening 
to classic music on the radio. 



Funeral services will take place today, Nov. 18, at noon, with visitation one 
hour prior, at Central United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tamara Williams will 
officiate. 

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Munson Hospice 
House, the National Rifle Association or Central United Methodist Church.

Kindly share your memories with the family at their on-line guest book at 
www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
 
Published in the Record-Eagle on 11/18/2005.  
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