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Arthur Nicholas Mirkovich
Born August 22, 1941
Passed Away February 17, 2010

 

Date: 3/14/2010

Time: 6:24:57 PM

Comments:

 We just learned of Art's death today and we are sorry for your loss. Art was a great co-worker at TRA and his friendship was treasured. We shared many good times, both personal and professional, during our association. All of these have been and will always be remembered!

Name:

 Dick and Marlene Reed
City: Edmonds
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 3/12/2010

Time: 1:08:14 PM

Comments:

 Mary Lou, I was so sorry to hear of Arthur's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Twila sent me a copy of his obituary and I notice he passed away on Delbert's birthday. I lost "Del" one year ago on March 7. May God watch over them and keep them in His care.

Name:

 Donna Roth
City: Marion
State: IA
Country: USA
Date: 3/12/2010

Time: 1:07:24 PM

Comments:

 Mary Lou, I was so sorry to hear of Arthur's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Twila sent me a copy of his obituary and I notice he passed away on Delbert's birthday. I lost "Del" one year ago on March 7. May God watch over them and keep them in His care.

Name:

 Donna Roth
City: Marion
State: IA
Country: USA
Date: 3/1/2010

Time: 11:43:47 AM

Comments:

 I constantly have you all in my thoughts and am sending a warm hug your way.

Name:

 Erin Hayes
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 3/1/2010

Time: 11:02:19 AM

Comments:

 Art was the greatest guy. Although we didn't see him that often, he always had a big smile on his face, and was genuinely happy to see us. A quick joke, or a witty comment are my fondest memories. He was just awesome!
He has a beautiful family, and I have been very fortunate to know them all for many many years.

Name:

 Steve Hook
City: Richland
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/28/2010

Time: 8:44:08 PM

Comments:

 Mary, may you and your family find comfort in your memories.

Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Name:

 Bob Pfeifer
City: Hays
State: KS
Country: USA
Date: 2/28/2010

Time: 3:46:06 PM

Comments:

 dear mary, martin, and mirkovich family,
i missed art's service at st. cecelias, but wanted to tell you what a great employee art was for me- one of the very best out of so many during my 25 years in the gardening business. yes, it's true he was always quick to make jokes,
smile, and see the positive in every situation! everyone appreciated that, and there was one client who only wanted art working in his garden. this guy lived with his wife and was a house-husband for 2 daughters-- obviously, too much female energy for him. when art came by on friday afternoons, they would stand together and make small talk and laugh for long periods of time. boy, was steve lonely when art left!
absolutely no one could rake gardens like art- perfectly symmetrical and wavy lines everywhere. one client came to expect this perfection, and art had to teach the next employee taking over responsibility for that garden how to do it, although the next guy never quite attained the same level of detail. and art was indeed detailled and artistic! he had an eye, the manual dexterity, and the patience to turn large areas of rangey heathers into gently rolling seas and hedges into symmetrical sculptures. he is missed!!!!!

Name:

 penelope wood
City: Bainbridge Island
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/25/2010

Time: 11:50:07 AM

Comments:

 To Mary,Christa, Michelle and Doug. I feel that the essence of Art has been expressed in many of the comments before ours. We will never forget the experiences of the "Basketball Years". Our thoughts and sympathy are with you all.
Sharon and Greg Anderson

Name:

 Sharon Anderson
City: Bainbridge Island
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/24/2010

Time: 4:58:17 PM

Comments:

 Marlene and family

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you

Name:

 Kathy Wodarz
City: Farmington
State: NM
Country: USA
Date: 2/24/2010

Time: 10:47:33 AM

Comments:

 Aunt Mary, Michele, Krista and Douglas -- thank you so much for including our entire clan -- Walters, Wellbrocks and Ehrlichs --in the service and celebration of Uncle Art's life. I think you made us all feel special -- just as you always do. We will miss Uncle Art tremendously but he will always be with us in spirit at all our family gatherings. We have lots of memories to share with Cole, Sam and Uma. Looking around the church yesterday I couldn't help but feel lucky -- to have the family we do -- and to see how many people care about your family. We are truly blessed. XO

Name:

 Joyce Ehrlich
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/24/2010

Time: 9:58:29 AM

Comments:

 Dear Mary,
I didn't get a chance to speak to you at the church as I was constantly surrouned by 1960 classmates. We talked a lot about Art. It's amazing to me that someone so gentle could be so courageous. Your son described his father perfectly.
I use to joke with Art because ,though we shared birthdates, he was born a year earlier. At least someone in our class was older than I and I liked to remind him of that.
The accordion music at the end was a stroke of genius. It was so beautiful, so moving and so appropriate and lifted me off my feet.
I picture you surrounded and protected (as if in a caccoon) by your large famiy so I believe that you are blessed even in this very hard time. All my best to you and your family. And thank God for grandchildren!
With love and affection,
Marilyn (Micki) McLauchlan Class of 1960!

Name:

 marilyn mclauchlan (micki)
City: Bainbridge Island
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/24/2010

Time: 12:21:04 AM

Comments:

 Dear Mary and your precious family,

I am so very sorry that I couldn't attend Art's service today....Please know that I was thinking of you all in my heart...Art was just a special guy. I always enjoyed our short, but sweet visits at our reunions...May God's love surround you in the days to come and let those special memories be kept dear in your hearts.

All my love and prayers,
Jane Salter Westerfield

Name:

 Jane Salter Westerfield
City: Bellingham
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/23/2010

Time: 10:13:56 PM

Comments:

 Dearest Mary, Michele, Doug, Krista & Families:

The filled Church today was such a beautiful outpouring of love and a testimony to how much Art will be missed by all. His beaming smile and kindness will remain in our memories and hearts forever. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Love, Dave & Jan Johnson

Name:

 David & Jan Johnson
City: Bainbridge Island
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/23/2010

Time: 12:07:12 PM

Comments:

 To the Mirkovich Family,

While growing up in Eagledale, all your friends became on big family. Though we've had little contact for years, it's hard to lose one of our friends.
Sorry for your loss.

Warren & Charlene Selvar
Skiffman on the Sonny Boy 1963.

Name:

 Warren Selvar
City: Bainbridge Islandw
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/23/2010

Time: 10:05:48 AM

Comments:

 Mary and family
Art will surely be missed a lot especially at our 50th class reunion. When you met Art on occasion it was never about him and always about you. I use to get upset in mechanical drawing class in school because no matter how hard I tried, my drawings were never as clean and neat as Art's. The same thing in wood shop. His projects always turned out perfect. I never did get the talent to compete with Art's skills. Art always had that special smile even the last time I saw him at Martha and Mary.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Name:

 John D. Cragerud
City: Poulsbo
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/23/2010

Time: 6:55:26 AM

Comments:

 Mary and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Name:

 Wayne and Sandy Brungardt
City: Hays
State: KS
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 8:58:06 PM

Comments:

 With sincere sympathy. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Name:

 Joe & Nita O'Connor
City: Sacramento
State: CA
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 8:45:31 PM

Comments:

 I remember Art as a kind and gentle guy. I had the pleasure of visiting with him and Mary at one of our last class get togethers at Wyoming Chamberlin's home. I will always be thankful for that time of reflection of times past and the present. I am sad that he will not be with us to celebrate our 50th Class Reunion....but we will not forget him or the others who have passed on before us. I cannot attend the service because of distance but may God grant Grace and Peace to all of you in your sadness.

Name:

 Gloria McCoskrie Kirkpatrick
City: Arlington
State: TX
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 7:50:08 PM

Comments:

 We had the greatest pleasure in traveling with Art and Mary in Croatia. It was a wonderful surprise for us to find a work colleague of Jerry's unexpectedly as part of the group. We are saddened by his loss and send our sincerest condolences to Mary and his family.

Name:

 Jerry Ginader and Karen Elledge
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 5:19:17 PM

Comments:

 Mary: I will always consider it an honor and privilege to have known Art. He was a good man, a real professional and a devoted husband and father. Even though our lives took different paths thus seldom crossed, he always had a ready and sincere smile when we did meet. He will be deeply missed. I still remember his love of basketball at B.H.S. and his ability to play the game. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Name:

 Ed Gillanders
City: Seabeck
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 5:12:51 PM

Comments:

 Art worked at TRA before, during, and after my years in the Planning section. Though we did not have projects in common, I remember his friendly smile and good reputation there. I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Name:

 Lorna Wallick
City: West Chester
State: OH
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 4:57:49 PM

Comments:

 Mary
You have our deepest sympathy.

Name:

 Ralph and Patty Wellbrock
City: Hays
State: KS
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 4:47:59 PM

Comments:

 Our love and prayers are extended to the family. We are thinking of you.
Love,
Gene and Joan Wellbrock

Name:

 gene and joan wellbrock
City: Victoria
State: KS
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 3:39:29 PM

Comments:

 It's been many years since I've had any contact with Art, but I have fond memories of working with him at TRA. Peace be with those he left behind.

Name:

 Michelle Geaudreau Iaci
City: Austin
State: TX
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 1:12:02 PM

Comments:

 Art was a strong contributer to the sucessful engineering projects at TRA as well as a friendly and supportive member of the TRA family. We will miss him.

Name:

 Ted McCagg
City: Kirkland
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 11:40:10 AM

Comments:

 Art was a fine person and liked by everyone. He had a sense of humor, easy smile, and was a very professional engineer at TRA Architects and Engineers. Art will be missed by all who knew him.

Name:

 Jim Sanders
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 11:35:26 AM

Comments:

 Mary and Family,

We wanted to send out DEEPEST condolences. Art was so fun to be around. All those years of looking forward to Christmas to be able to see Santa! I will always have fond memories of Art and his sweet smile and rosy cheeks.

Name:

 Mark and Brandi Hildebrand
City: Port Orchard
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 10:18:58 AM

Comments:

 Art was a wonderful person and a good friend. I had the opportunity to work with Art several years ago in Seattle. He always made me laugh. You could not ask for a more honest, had working individual.

We want to express our sincere condolences to Mary and his entire family. Art will be truly missed.

Name:

 Arthur and Carol Olsen
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 9:53:49 AM

Comments:

 Mary and family we were saddened to hear of Art’s passing. What wonderful man with such a great smile and laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anne Gulbranson and family.

Name:

 Anne Gulbranson
City: Bainbridge Island
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 8:36:34 AM

Comments:

 Dear Mary Lou, Michelle, John, Krista, Sanjay, Douglas, Kathy and All The Family of Arthur,

I once gathered and shucked oysters with Art. We ate them immediately and drank a beer (or two). While displaying my delight, he looked at me incredulously and asked, "Are you sure you're from Kansas?"

Art made everyone feel at ease and welcome. He was a gentleman, a true friend and he will always be remembered.

Name:

 Stan and Becky Basgall
City: Hays
State: KS
Country: USA
Date: 2/22/2010

Time: 8:35:03 AM

Comments:

 Art Mirkovich: Fond memories of a can-do spirit, and smiling, genial, friendly member of the TRA family.

Name:

 Andy Goulding
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/21/2010

Time: 9:27:31 PM

Comments:

 Dear Mary and family: Mollie and I were greatly saddened as we found Art's obituary in the paper this morning. We didn't even know he was ill. We always found him with his large smile and athletic build, totally enjoying life in his Eagledale home and along the shores of Eagle Harbor. I had lots of fun playing baseball and basketball with him on the Bainbridge Properties teams years ago.

Being raised in Eagledale, it was a true pleasure to have know the Mirkovich family. Art, Martin and Marlene were wonderful neighbors. The warmth of the family increased with the arrival of George and Mary Wellbrock.

Mollie and I send our sympathy and love to the family.

Name:

 Bud Lundgren
City: Mill Creek
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/21/2010

Time: 9:07:02 PM

Comments:

 We remember Art fondly as a friend, a sport and someone always with a hearty smile. We played together on the R Gang softball team and have many memories of the good times together.
We want to express our condolences to Mary and his entire family.
Although we now live in Gold Hill, Oregon, and have been away from Bainbridge Island for 25 years, we still have great memories of our life and friends there.
Bob & Dotti Isom

Name:

 Bob & Dotti Isom
City: Gold Hill
State: OR
Country: USA
Date: 2/21/2010

Time: 1:59:34 PM

Comments:

 I'm sure the family will not remember me. I was among Karen's family of the Karen and Dave Pfeifer union. During the reception I made a toast that may have been viewed as inappropriate and we were soon shunned by the "family." It was this family, known to us as the group from Washington, that graciously warmed to us first. It was because of this man's leadership that he raised a family that could be kind of heart and generous in acceptance. My deepest condolence to all of you as it is these great leaders that are missed the most.

Name:

 Lela Leong
City: West Hills
State: CA
Country: USA
Date: 2/21/2010

Time: 11:20:57 AM

Comments:

 I was the librarian at TRA from 1982-97, and got to know Art when the library was located next to the Civil Engineering department. Art and Dick Reed in Civil Engineering were my nearest 'neighbors' at TRA, and I enjoyed Art's quiet humor and good nature. I also grew up on Bainbridge Island (class of '72) and often chatted with Art about what was happening on the island. I have fond memories of Art. My condolences to the family at losing such a wonderful man.

Name:

 Dan Trefethen
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/21/2010

Time: 5:58:11 AM

Comments:

 John & I were very saddened to hear of the passing of Art. His wonderful smile will be missed by everyone who knew him. May your strong faith carry you through this difficult time Mary.
John & Sandi

Name:

 John & Sandi Weis
City: Valleyford
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/20/2010

Time: 11:12:12 PM

Comments:

 Dear Mary and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Art's passing. We'll always remember your family's dedication to swimming and basketball and to each other. We are thinking of you.

Name:

 Sue and Dennis Kaizuka
City: Edmonds
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/20/2010

Time: 6:32:43 PM

Comments:

 You'll be missed old friend. I'm sorry that I didn't get by to see you before you left us. A hard lesson, but you've showed me that I shouldn't put off until tomorrow those things that need to be said.... one might never get the chance to say those things that are important in life if one waits. I've got good memories of you, however; seems that you're either laughing or smiling in them. Go with God my friend. Fred

I have many fond memories of Art, Mary and the kids at R-Gang softball games at Battle Point Park or long Yakima tournament weekends. We sure had great family fun and lots of laughter at the games and relaxing around the pool. I will always think of these cherished R-Gang memories as some of the best times of my life. Thank you Art, for your smile and positive outlook on life.

My love and sincere condolences,
Vicki

Name:

 Fred and Vicki White
City: Poulsbo
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/20/2010

Time: 2:18:35 PM

Comments:

 We will miss Uncle Art. He was such a loving person and a joy to be around. Know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts, and even though we can't be there in person, we are there in our hearts. We love you all.

Name:

 Christine and Mike Weber
City: Hays
State: KS
Country: USA
Date: 2/20/2010

Time: 12:27:38 PM

Comments:

 I am currently in Maui and read about Art's passing and would like to offer my sympathy to Mary and family.
Art was a great guy and fun to talk to and be with.
Our conversations go way back to the nights when they were returning home from the Sonics basketball games and I would talk to Art on the ferry after I worked security at the game.
Other times I would visit with Art at Jack's place on the Hood Canal when he and Mary were there.
Art you will be missed by all that were fortunate enough to get to know you.

Name:

 Larry Gordon
City: Belfair & Maui, Hawaii
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/20/2010

Time: 11:40:44 AM

Comments:

 Dear Mary and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences to you all. This is a terrible loss. Art will be missed by us all.
Love,
John

Name:

 John Morovich
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/20/2010

Time: 11:10:12 AM

Comments:

 Dear Mary and family,
We were so saddened to hear about the passing of Art. Your devotion to him is an inspiration to us all. Please know our hearts go out to you and your children. May our Lord give you comfort and solace at this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,
Larry and Kitt Mathisen

Name:

 Catherine Mathisen
City: Bainbridge Island
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/20/2010

Time: 11:00:30 AM

Comments:

 Dear Mary, I just want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I will always remember Arthur's friendly smile and pleasant personality. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Name:

 Otto and Carol Dinkel
City: Victoria
State: KS
Country: USA
Date: 2/19/2010

Time: 5:23:20 PM

Comments:

 To the Mirkovich Family,
Art will be missed by many. He was brave in the battle with cancer and so remarkable in getting up to walk even in pain. We will miss his smile and his goodness. Mary, you are such a wonderful example of faithfulness. The world will miss the likes of him indeed. You are all close in our thoughts and prayers. God bless You Always, In His love, Scooty Kellogg

Name:

 Scooty Kellogg
City:
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/19/2010

Time: 3:24:53 PM

Comments:

 Doug and I are so sorry to here about Arthur's passing. I am sure he was so proud of his wonderful family and will be missed by all of us. Karen and Doug LeRoy

Name:

 KaREN LeRoy
City: Bainbridge Island
State: WA
Country: USA
Date: 2/19/2010

Time: 1:01:36 PM

Comments:

 Art was a wonderful friend and will be remembered as a man of joy and character. He will be missed by friends and family alike. He was a true Bainbridge Islander with roots set deep into the spirit, the fabric and the quality of a place we still call home. To the entire Mirkovich family, and all of you in Art's circle of friends, please accept our most sincere and heart felt condolences. You will be missed my friend...

Name:

 Pinky and Louise McNulty
City: Edmonds
State: WA
Country: USA