Arthur F. Taggart

Born in Scarsdale New York on St. Patricks day in 1943, Arthur Fay Taggart would become the eldest brother of a brood of 10 siblings. Fond summer memories were made working on his maternal grandparents farm on the eastern shore of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Eventually the family relocated to Indiana where Art enrolled in Carmel High school as a sophomore. Small but full of grit he played first string football for the greyhounds.

Upon high school graduation, “Artie” as he was known by friends and family attended St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. There he was happy to continue his football career along side his brothers .

Soon after graduation Art joined the marines and bravely served two tours in Vietnam. Honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. Later he received a masters in civil engineering at Butler University.

Art went on to a successful career in engineering making life long friendships in the industry. He purchased an old farm house in Carmel. Here he would fall in love with what he referred to as a “heap of a house” and began to restore this gem stud by stud, room by room.

He and wife, Missy connected on shared endeavors. Dog shows, antiques, design, horses, and gardening. Together they delighted in many passion projects. Extensive gardening and landscaping, screened in porches, and endless debates over paint colors and fabric swatches to name a few.

A life altering cancer diagnosis brought dark clouds soon to be lifted by the wonderful chaos and noise of grandkids tearing through the once quiet home. “Papa heart” as he became to be, was enthralled with grandchildren slumber parties, summers at Lake Michigan, soccer and football games, and family functions. Perhaps the best “medicine” his big plans saw him through each holiday and milestone.

Defying all odds Art became somewhat of a legend at the VA and a hero to his family. His courageous fight and positive attitude was remarkable as noted by the team who treated him. Art passed peacefully and comfortably at home surrounded by family and Scruffy his furry dog companion on October 11th.

Abounding gratitude to our VA family of doctors and staff. Many thanks to the support of City Club where Art made many friends. No words suffice in our thanks to hospice care, Shannon, Kelly and Maureen of Intrepid Hospice. And especially our sweet Ronnie who means the world to us.

He would often say “there is no hill for a climber” and that is reflected in the astounding care he received by all care givers in his tremendously long battle with cancer.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and brother Tom. He is survived by wife missy, step sons Joe (Ashleih) and children, Danny, Hugh (Mallory) and Gabe. Siblings, Jim (Shirley), Jesse (LouAnn), MaryAnne (Duke), Lois, Dave, Julia, Tricia (Lou) , and Ruthie and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Arthur will be held October 26, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with eulogy at 3:45pm at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Indiana 46033, followed by Mass of Cristian Burial at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Hamilton County Humane Society, 10501 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038. or to a charity of your choice .