Arthur David Reese

"Art" passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at his home in Seabeck, Washington, at the age of 71. He was born on March 2, 1936, in Anaconda, Montana, to Arthur and Lenore "Peggy" Reese.Most of Art's years growing up, were spent in Spokane, WA, where he graduated from West Valley High School in 1954. After High School, Art enlisted into the US Army, serving 2-1/2 years in Japan. Upon his discharge, he attended college, earning a bachelor's degree in education at Eastern Washington University.Art moved to Silverdale in 1963 and began his 30-year teaching career at Central Kitsap High School. He taught various classes, including Wood and Metal Shop, Driver's Ed, Mechanical Drawing and CAD. He was also the girls and boys high school soccer coach for 17 years.Skiing was Art's passion, having been taught by his father when Art was 2 years old. He began ski patrolling on Mt. Spokane. After moving to Silverdale, Art joined the Crystal Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol, serving as a dedicated patroller for 35 years and cherishing the friendships he made. Art also enjoyed building homes, sailing, traveling, hiking and camping. He is remembered for his sense of humor, talents as a craftsman, willingness to help, and love without reservation.He is survived by his wife, Inge; his children Garth, Kevin and Caleb Reese; his step-children, Matthew, Patrick and Maggie McCluskey and three grandchildren.Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Kitsap County or Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 1:00 PM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Drive, Bremerton, WA.Arrangements by Cook Family Funeral Home.