William "Art" Arthur Liddle

He graduated from Aldersgate Bible College and Seattle Pacific College. Art met his loving wife Sheila during his first pastorate in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, and they were married in 1955. Their marriage and lead to 37 years of service with the Free Methodist Church of North America, including the business offices of Los Angeles Pacific College and Seattle Pacific College (SPU), pastoring churches in Canada and Washington State, and Christian Camping and Conference ministry in British Columbia, Washington, and California. He was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ, Light and Life Men's Fellowship, and volunteer chaplaincy for law enforcement and firefighters. Meeting people at their need guided his passion to comfort others.

Art spent several years managing a thoroughbred horse ranch in Southern California. He also took pride as painting foreman for Rand Woodcraft in Seattle working on church construction projects. He was known as a graceful and gentle man with an impassioned work ethic. Art ended his working years with Dignity Memorial, serving those dealing with the loss of family and friends.

Art was not known as a man of leisure, though he enjoyed fishing, yard work, flowers, and was a hopeful fan of the Seattle Mariners. He truly loved singing and valued experience in quartets, college choir, the Light and Life Hour Choir and leading congregational hymns.

Art's smile, handshake and sense of humor were engaging. As a people person and family man he will be missed by many. He expressed his deep love and appreciation to all his extended family. He is survived by Sheila his loving wife and their four sons and their families: Byron and Sandy (Wendy and Chase Skorburg, Skip, Tammy); Howard and Cindy (Michael, Hilary, Lindsay, Evangeline, Kylie, Gloria, Jonathan, Zephaniah); Ron; Claude and Donna (Jessica, Amanda, Spenser, Landon); his sister Margaret Miller and brother Gordon of Saskatchewan, Canada.

Art lived and acted on his faith in the Lord to guide and provide.

In lieu of flowers memorium donations may be made to:

Evergreen Hospice Services

12040 NE 128th Street, Mailstop 119

Kirkland, WA 98034

or

Warm Beach Health Care Center

20420 Marine Drive

Stanwood, WA 98292