Arthur Foster Heald
April 10, 1930 - March 04, 2013
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Arthur Foster Heald
April 10, 1930 - March 04, 2013
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Arthur Foster Heald was born April 10, 1930 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Cornelia MacArthur and Charles E. Heald. Art resided in New Jersey and graduated from Demarest High School in Hoboken, NJ in 1948. Later that year, Art moved to Whatcom County, where his mother was living.
Art entered Western Washington College but his education was interrupted by the Korean War when he served in the Air National Guard. Art completed his degree in economics and finance in 1954 and took a position at Bellingham National Bank. He was active in the Jaycees and Rotary Club in Bellingham. He also crewed in sailboat racing.
In 1958 Art married Nadine Putnam and they raised four children together. In 1963 the family moved to Salem, Oregon where Art went to work with New York Life. He stayed with New York Life for over 25 years, then worked for several years for smaller firms in Salem and eventually started his own company, Best Ever Inc. When ever Art was asked How are you?” or How is it going?” his usual response was Best ever.”
In 1998, Art reconnected with his college sweetheart Georgia McCush Bianchi and they were married in Ojai, California in September of that year. In 2004 the couple returned to Bellingham. Art enjoyed playing tennis and golf at Illahe Country Club in Salem. In Bellingham he played at Bellingham Golf and Country Club and Bellingham Tennis Club.
Arthur was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Fowler and Janet Whitbread, and his son Stephen.
He is survived by his wife Georgia, his first wife, Nadine, sons Christopher of Bend Oregon, and Peter (Susan) of North Carolina, and daughter, Catharine (Ian) Wood of Vancouver, BC. He leaves four grandchildren Madeline Wood, Jennifer Heald, Tyler Heald, and Drew Heald. He is also leaves 3 step children, Diana (Jon) Voorhees of Bellingham, Dave (Nicki) Bianchi, and Bill (Cici) Bianchi, all in California. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northwest Parkinsons Foundation.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 13, at 1 PM, at Moles Farewell Tributes-Bellingham.
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A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 13, at 1 PM, at Moles Farewell Tributes-Bellingham. Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northwest Parkinsons Foundation.
6 responses to Arthur Foster Heald
Dave and Molly VanBronkhorst says:
March 4, 2013
To all members of Art’s family, we send our love and deepest sympathy. I (David) am Art’s step-brother, and I have many memories of sharing life with Art in Nooksack and in Bellingham. Art was always a “car guy”, and one of my fondest memories is of Art and his beloved MG T-D. That sparked my own later fascination with Brit sports cars in the ’60s! My own brothers were off to college and WWII much earlier, so Art was my “big brother” for many years. We know he will be missed.
Richard Engelgu says:
March 4, 2013
Really sorry to hear about Art. He used to visit me at the Commercial Bank in Salem when I worked there as Senior VP. I have always missed his visits.
Rita Perry says:
March 4, 2013
To the loving Wife, Sons,Daughter,Family & Friends,may I offer my sympathy in the painful loss of your dear Arthur. He will be sorely missed by all who knew & loved him. Hopefully you will be comforted by the following Bible Verses: Psalms36:7 “HOW PRECIOUS YOUR LOVING-KINDNESS IS O GOD! AND IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS THE SONS OF MEN THEMSELVES TAKE REFUGE,FOR WITH YOU IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE”
David Loch says:
March 4, 2013
Art was the”best ever”…… I hope everyone is ok. Best wishes from David Loch.
John and Debbie Long says:
March 4, 2013
We are sorry for your loss. Art and John worked together for many years in the insurance world in Salem. In these recent years, we have enjoyed receiving the Christmas letters about their travels and many adventures. We send our loving thoughts and prayers to all of Art’s family..