Arthur Nicholas Mirkovich

68, died February 17, 2010Art was born on August 22, 1941 and was the youngest of three children. He took great pride in his Croatian heritage and in being a life long resident of Bainbridge Island. He was involved in recording his family's history on the Island and in the local fishing community. He graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1960. He had a career as a Civil Design Engineer with various firms in the Seattle and was an active member of the St. Cecilia Parish. His interests included gardening, woodworking, fishing, drawing & painting and sports. He played softball for many years on the "R" Gang softball team. He enjoyed working in and around his home and completed many home improvement projects. Painting and sketching were a way for him to relax and express himself. His favorite delight was rowing his boat in Eagle Harbor. Art is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Mary Mirkovich (Wellbrock). Together they raised three children Michele Frech (John) of Seattle, Krista Pal (Sanjay) of San Diego, CA and Douglas Mirkovich (Kathy) of Dana Point, CA. Art and Mary enjoyed raising their children on Bainbridge Island and watching them participate in sports. Art was their biggest cheer leader and never missed an event. He was a very proud "Papa" to three grandchildren and is also survived by his sister Marlene Wellbrock and his brother Martin Mirkovich (Brenda). Art was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Christina Mirkovich and brother in-law Varian Wellbrock. Services will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bainbridge Island. A viewing will be held on Monday February 22nd from 5-7pm followed by a Rosary at 7pm. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday February 23rd at 11:00am. The Burial Service will be on Wednesday February 24th at 11:30am at Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline.In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Hospice of Kitsap County, Bainbridge Island Ambulance or St. Cecilia Catholic Church.