Art Stokes, born 12-25-1931 in Streeter, ND, passed away on 9-24-2012 in Placerville. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Stokes; his children, Patty Stokes, Steve Stokes, and Bethany Stokes Hendricks; and four grandchildren.
A graduate of Jamestown College in North Dakota, he taught K-12 music for 20 years before moving his family to California in 1979 in search of warmer climes. He was well known in Placerville as the local piano tuner.
Art was a talented musician, a teacher, a businessman, a prankster, a lover of Beagles and Bassets, and a proud father. He will be missed.
A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, September 30th, 11:00 a.m., at the Chapel of the Pines (2855 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Snowline Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.