Arthur Aldrighette passed away peacefully on his birthday, March 31, 2018 at 5:42 pm. He always enjoyed a good story and we believe he wanted to leave us with one last story we could share too.  He was born in Houston, Texas on March 31, 1930 at 5:00 pm.

He spent an honorable 21 years in the military. He served in the Korean War. And during his military career received numerous awards for his marksmanship, with of most significance was the Distinguished Marksman Badge. This is the highest honor that military and civilian rifle & pistol shooters can aspire to earn. You will find his name amongst 5,012 since the inception of the program began in 1884, " www.ct.thecmp.org ".

He was a humble man with only a few knowing of his accomplishments. Always aspiring to do his best, he became an avid bowler, golfer and fisherman.  He also kept his mind sharp and enjoyed doing the NY Times crossword puzzles. He was the first to tackle the daily puzzle, often times challenging his children as he would often ask "What is a five letter word that begins with the letter......"

Dad spent his years growing up in Texas. While his niece Teri visited with him, they reminisced over how he met our mother, Beatrice, at a dance.  He also recalled his sister-in-law Gloria also meeting her husband Nick at a local dance, with the custom now being replaced with online dating.

He was also an adventurer enjoying the time he spent overseas in Japan, Germany and even some time in Hawaii.  His last tour of duty he settled his family in Anchorage, Alaska.  He couldn't turn down the opportunity to experience the captivating beauty and outdoors-man adventures of the Alaskan wilderness.  He loved to tell the amusing story of how people gawked at this guy hauling a 25 foot Sea Ray boat, affectionately named the Honey Bea (after his wife), from Texas to Alaska.  One would assume the Honey Bea's trailer would be attached to a truck. But Dad had to do it his way and hauled it up to Alaska attached to a 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado! Man they don't make em like they use to.  And you could say that about both, Dad and the Toronado.

Arthur was predeceased by his wife Bea and son John Arthur.   He is survived by his son Alan V; daughters: Susan Marie, Laura Bea & son-in-law Steve; grandchildren: Crystal, Jade, Judah and Hope; brother Fred, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Vaya con Dios

GRAVESIDE SERVICES

Monday, April 16, 2018

10:15 A.M.

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

with military honors