Dear Mrs. Desjardins, we are so sorry to learn that your husband has passed away almost 2 years ago. We can only imagine how much you miss him. He was a real gentleman! We remember your smiles and happiness during your visits. We hope you have found a way to live with the loss. Warmest greetings from Germany, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Romantik Hotel Markusturm, Stephan & Lilo Berger

Two rides with you I'll always remember were driving Pappaw to Lenoir City and Art in his Jeep. Both were sad and emotional days. Time has a way of providing comfort and understanding and you are surrounded by caring family and friends. This is evident by the appearance and participation of fellow officers and friends at Art's ceremony. I have good memories of UT games, Thanksgivings, and Christmases. You always had an open door policy and it was always fun to spend the weekend with the two of you. You both were such good hosts. Art loved the outdoors and he will be greatly missed. Leann and the girls would ask how Art was doing when I would get off the phone with you. Now they ask how you are doing. I loved Art and will miss him.

Two car rides I'll always remember with you are driving Pappaw to Lenoir City and Art in his Jeep. Both were sad and emotional days. Time has a way of bringing comfort and understanding. You have many friends and family which support and care for you. This is evident by the appearance and participation of fellow officers and friends at Art's ceremony. I have lots of good memories of UT games, Thanksgivings, and Christmases. You two always had an open door policy and it was always fun spending weekends with you. You both made such good hosts and it was one's own fault if they went hungry because you guys always had a spread. I will miss seeing the two of you. Art always had fun outdoors and I enjoyed his company. Leann and the girls would ask how Art was doing after I got off the phone with you. Now they ask how you are doing. I loved Art and will miss him greatly.

May 7, 2012
Dear Beverly,
It's hard to believe it's almost been a month since Art's passing. I know you miss him daily. The two of you have been so dear to me throughout my life. I will always remember Art laughing about that first time we all drove to the lake in the motor home and he was trying to make small talk with a 5th grader(me) about the fine arts of dating. You two have always opened your home to me through some good times and bad times. It will be hard to watch our old Rock Hudson movies and not expect him to walk around the corner to roll his eyes at us. He was a fantstic uncle and friend to me.

Love you, Jennifer

I know how you must miss him every day, Beverly.  I'm here if you ever need me. I miss him too.   Ruth

Dear Beverly, 
We were so saddened to learn of Art's death. You two have been through so much in the past few years. I know your heart is broken, and I pray for your strength and courage as you face the lonely days ahead as you trudge along your journey through grief.
When Dick told me about your e-mail,  I sat down and remembered all of our years as friends....and you know, I never recalled one sad moment. We were always having fun; laughing, living life to the fullest and enjoying everything with gusto, from MAC weekends in AL to those very early days of sun and fun on the water, and the great food and wines and laughter.... always laughter and oh those wonderful stories. (Well, except for that dreadful Motel in VA, the price performer I never quite forgave him for booking.)
 Please surround yourself with those wonderful memories and let your friends support you during these sad times. We will all miss Art; he was a unique and charming person,and we are blessed to have known him as FRIEND. It is sad that we lost him so soon. With Love and in Friendship, Carole and Dick

To my best friend Beverly, and to the most plesant memories with Art.  I actually knew Art years before I ever met you, but I was always so happy to see him come in the Brick Oven, so I could listen to all his travel stories.  He was the most gracious, plesant, cheerful and interesting person I ever met.  I am so thankful he had such a wonderful wife and lifetime friend as you.  I loved him and I love you too.    Gary admired him so, too.     Ruth Young

Beverly, A person does not make many friends as genuine as Art.  I will always remember watching Tennessee football games, cooking out and partying on Shallow Mar Lane.  I was fortunate to have been Art's neighbor and friend.

We have many loving memories of Art as our Brother-In-Law.  He has always been very present in visiting and loving the Taylor family thur the thick and thin times of life.  

Art,would make delightful conversation and bring a laugh to everyone.  He was a smart man and was proud of you (Beverly) and his home you both had made.

He was a great cook and we enjoyed his good meals when we got to visit you.  Sometimes a couple of dishes he fixed in our home; he always seemed comfortable in the kitchen.

Art will be deeply missed by us.  Wish our circumstances had been different, so we could have attended the funeral.  Our hearts where with you.

We love you dear sister and we feel your loss.

Brother Jimmy & Betty
Jimmy and Betty

April 19, 2012
Art will be missed for his happy smile and laughing while talking with his friends.  He was never a bragger, but could have been as we all knew.  He loved to drive to Chester Frost Park area and drive the Jeep over the area.
A good friend who will be missed but never forgotten. He always loved to fly his miniature airplane, go to the shooting range, ride his waverunner, fish for reds, and go to South Dakota 
for pheasant and hang out with Mike, Jeff and me at the Brick Oven to tell us his travel and sporting stories. 

Gary McDougal, Soddy Daisy

April 17, 2012

Among my finest memories are the times shared with you and Art; whether drifting the Clinch River, wading the Teton or walking the streets of Stresa, each has a special memory. Art's enjoyment of the outdoors was a mirror to my pleasures. I have missed our outings together these past recent years and I will remember Art each time I begin an adventure.

Beverly,
Thank you so very much for asking me to speak at Art's Service.  I was truly honored.  The Military presentation was so fitting for Art and for you as you stood by and supported him during his many years of service to his country.  Without the full support of you and all the other spouses Art and the other  FA members  would not have been the persons we were in uniform doing what we did for all those years.  The National Cemetery is beautiful resting place for our heroes (Art is certainly one).  It was obvious to me that you are surrounded by a beautiful family and have their full support.  Thank you again for including me.  Art was a dear friend as you are, and I will also miss him.  But I do have great memories of our times together, some really funny and others fittingly serious and there were so many over our years serving together.  Art made a positive impression on me from our first meeting at the MAC and I will never forget him.  He and I were really brothers in arms as the two of us progress up the military promotion ladder, side by side, from Captain to Colonel.  Art was an American soldier in appearance, in duty and action.  I will always admire his active service resume.  The two of you were a loving couple and Sharon and I enjoyed being with you over the years.  Please call on me anytime for anything.  Keep sending those Emails and I will do the same.  Sharon asked me to tell you that she is keeping you in her thoughts.   With Love, John and Sharon Porter.

I met Art later in his life and always enjoyed our conversations. I wished we could have become friends earlier in life as I am sure we would have shared car experiences as well as fishing trips together. Art's friendly smile will be missed at our Wednesday luncheons.  David H. Matthews (Soddy Daisy, TN)

Beverly: I was deeply saddened to hear of Art's passing. We soldiered together at Fort Irwin, California in 1967 and deployed together to Vietnam. Art commanded B Btry, 5/22 at the same time I commanded A Btry, 5/22 in the Central Highlands. I was proud to call Art my friend. I'm sure, in the future, I will see him again on the high ground.

Dear Beverly

Thanks for letting us know about Art, our hearfelt sympathy to you and Art' family, I will keep in touch

Dear Beverly, 
I just got back into town and learned about your loss. Art was such a unique person, I will always remember his quick wit and great stories. Unfortunately, work will keep me from attending the service but please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Again,I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Beverly

I was sorry to hear about  Art.  I have missed your company and wish we could  have seen more of each other. Art and I spent a lot of good times with each other at UTC and afterwards.

                                                              Jim Hammond (Palm Harbor FL)

Beverly, I am so very sorry to hear about Art.  I bought my first newspaper today and was reading it for the first time, and there was his obituary, so I must have been supposed to see it.  I have moved to Chattanooga and am living at The Pinnacle.  My phone number is 531-7687.  When you are up to it, give me a call.  In the move I misplaced Mother's phone book, and no longer have your number.  There is nothing that can be said at a time like this.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Barbara Dean McDonald

We are going to miss our dear friend. Art had a great life and we are glad to have been a part of it.  Many great memories with you two.  All our love to you during this difficult time.

Bev, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.  I will always remember Art and how you met.  I knew you both were meant to be.  Gosh - how he could dance!  Much love to you, Ann

May you and your family find comfort by remembering the good times.  He was a fine officer and it was a pleasure serving with him as a member of the 87th MAC.  
Glenda Hull, LTC, USA (Ret.)

Beverly
So sorry to hear about Art and know I am thinking of you during this time. I hold fond memories of our times at work and visits to your home.  Sue

I was very much saddened to read of the passing of my good friend and work compatriot, Art. We spent many hours in dialogue in what he often phrased, "point-counterpoint". He will be sadly missed.

To our good friend Beverly - although we are many miles away from you in Florida our thoughts are with you constantly and we will be with you in spirit on Monday....
Steve & Dianne Lee

Beverly,
Our thoughts are with you. Donna and I will remember Art as a gracious host with a great sense of humor.  His talents in the culinary arts are also fondly remembered.

OBITUARY

Arthur "Art" Desjardins

October 24, 1944 – April 11, 2012

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-North Chapel and Hamilton Memorial Gardens

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