Arthur Ronald Henry, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and decorated Army veteran, passed away on April 8, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Art, as he was fondly known, was born on Christmas Day in 1941 to Arthur and Aline Henry. He spent his early years in Dallas, Texas where he attended South Oak Cliff HS (class of 1958) before enlisting in the U.S. Army.
As a Private First Class, Art was stationed in Munich, Germany, where he met the love of his life, Johanna Herbert. A skilled helicopter pilot, Art flew Hueys during his two tours in Vietnam, and later Blackhawks and Chinooks (which was his favorite aircraft). Art's love for flying was matched only by his love for his family, who traveled with him during his 32 military moves over 28 years.
Art's exceptional service in the Army earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross (with 2 oak leaf clusters) for acts of heroism and valor, the Bronze Star (with "V" Device), the Air Medal (with "V" Device), and the Gallantry Cross (with Silver Star). Although he rarely spoke about his combat experience, Art saw the soldiers that he served and flew with as an extension of his family.
On June 20, 1963, Art married Johanna, and together, they built a beautiful life in the Army. Art retired from the Army at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) after serving for 28 years. He later worked for local police departments and then the Home Depot for several years.
Art is survived by his beloved wife, Johanna; his daughter, Carolyn (Dave) Graff, and son, Arthur (Jean); his six grandchildren, Austin (Morgan) Graff, Krystal Henry (Anthony Callaham), Joshua (Megan) Graff, Makayla (Ryan) Wells, Hannah (Josh) Fugate, and Parker Graff; his great-grandchildren, Tony, and Chloe; and his sisters, Gracie Boykin and Sandy Henry. Art was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Art's memory will be held at the Little Church on the Prairie in May, and his ashes will be interred at the Tahoma National Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donating in Art's memory to either:
The Alzheimer's Association (225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or https://act.alz.org/donate, or
Providence Seattle Hospice Foundation (2811 S. 102nd Street, Suite 220, Tukwila, WA 98168 or https://foundation.providence.org/wa/hospiceseattle/ways-to-give/ways-to-give/memorial-giving
May Art's memory be a blessing to all who knew him, and may he rest in peace.
As a Private First Class, Art was stationed in Munich, Germany, where he met the love of his life, Johanna Herbert. A skilled helicopter pilot, Art flew Hueys during his two tours in Vietnam, and later Blackhawks and Chinooks (which was his favorite aircraft). Art's love for flying was matched only by his love for his family, who traveled with him during his 32 military moves over 28 years.
Art's exceptional service in the Army earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross (with 2 oak leaf clusters) for acts of heroism and valor, the Bronze Star (with "V" Device), the Air Medal (with "V" Device), and the Gallantry Cross (with Silver Star). Although he rarely spoke about his combat experience, Art saw the soldiers that he served and flew with as an extension of his family.
On June 20, 1963, Art married Johanna, and together, they built a beautiful life in the Army. Art retired from the Army at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) after serving for 28 years. He later worked for local police departments and then the Home Depot for several years.
Art is survived by his beloved wife, Johanna; his daughter, Carolyn (Dave) Graff, and son, Arthur (Jean); his six grandchildren, Austin (Morgan) Graff, Krystal Henry (Anthony Callaham), Joshua (Megan) Graff, Makayla (Ryan) Wells, Hannah (Josh) Fugate, and Parker Graff; his great-grandchildren, Tony, and Chloe; and his sisters, Gracie Boykin and Sandy Henry. Art was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Art's memory will be held at the Little Church on the Prairie in May, and his ashes will be interred at the Tahoma National Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donating in Art's memory to either:
The Alzheimer's Association (225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or https://act.alz.org/donate, or
Providence Seattle Hospice Foundation (2811 S. 102nd Street, Suite 220, Tukwila, WA 98168 or https://foundation.providence.org/wa/hospiceseattle/ways-to-give/ways-to-give/memorial-giving
May Art's memory be a blessing to all who knew him, and may he rest in peace.
Arthur Ronald Henry, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and decorated Army veteran, passed away on April 8, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Art, as he was fondly known, was born on Christmas Day in 1941 to Arthur and Aline Henry. He spent his early years in Dallas, Texas where he attended South Oak Cliff HS (class of 1958) before enlisting in the U.S. Army.
As a Private First Class, Art was stationed in Munich, Germany, where he met the love of his life, Johanna Herbert. A skilled helicopter pilot, Art flew Hueys during his two tours in Vietnam, and later Blackhawks and Chinooks (which was his favorite aircraft). Art's love for flying was matched only by his love for his family, who traveled with him during his 32 military moves over 28 years.
Art's exceptional service in the Army earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross (with 2 oak leaf clusters) for acts of heroism and valor, the Bronze Star (with "V" Device), the Air Medal (with "V" Device), and the Gallantry Cross (with Silver Star). Although he rarely spoke about his combat experience, Art saw the soldiers that he served and flew with as an extension of his family.
On June 20, 1963, Art married Johanna, and together, they built a beautiful life in the Army. Art retired from the Army at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) after serving for 28 years. He later worked for local police departments and then the Home Depot for several years.
Art is survived by his beloved wife, Johanna; his daughter, Carolyn (Dave) Graff, and son, Arthur (Jean); his six grandchildren, Austin (Morgan) Graff, Krystal Henry (Anthony Callaham), Joshua (Megan) Graff, Makayla (Ryan) Wells, Hannah (Josh) Fugate, and Parker Graff; his great-grandchildren, Tony, and Chloe; and his sisters, Gracie Boykin and Sandy Henry. Art was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Art's memory will be held at the Little Church on the Prairie in May, and his ashes will be interred at the Tahoma National Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donating in Art's memory to either:
The Alzheimer's Association (225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or https://act.alz.org/donate, or
Providence Seattle Hospice Foundation (2811 S. 102nd Street, Suite 220, Tukwila, WA 98168 or https://foundation.providence.org/wa/hospiceseattle/ways-to-give/ways-to-give/memorial-giving
May Art's memory be a blessing to all who knew him, and may he rest in peace.
As a Private First Class, Art was stationed in Munich, Germany, where he met the love of his life, Johanna Herbert. A skilled helicopter pilot, Art flew Hueys during his two tours in Vietnam, and later Blackhawks and Chinooks (which was his favorite aircraft). Art's love for flying was matched only by his love for his family, who traveled with him during his 32 military moves over 28 years.
Art's exceptional service in the Army earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross (with 2 oak leaf clusters) for acts of heroism and valor, the Bronze Star (with "V" Device), the Air Medal (with "V" Device), and the Gallantry Cross (with Silver Star). Although he rarely spoke about his combat experience, Art saw the soldiers that he served and flew with as an extension of his family.
On June 20, 1963, Art married Johanna, and together, they built a beautiful life in the Army. Art retired from the Army at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) after serving for 28 years. He later worked for local police departments and then the Home Depot for several years.
Art is survived by his beloved wife, Johanna; his daughter, Carolyn (Dave) Graff, and son, Arthur (Jean); his six grandchildren, Austin (Morgan) Graff, Krystal Henry (Anthony Callaham), Joshua (Megan) Graff, Makayla (Ryan) Wells, Hannah (Josh) Fugate, and Parker Graff; his great-grandchildren, Tony, and Chloe; and his sisters, Gracie Boykin and Sandy Henry. Art was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Art's memory will be held at the Little Church on the Prairie in May, and his ashes will be interred at the Tahoma National Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donating in Art's memory to either:
The Alzheimer's Association (225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or https://act.alz.org/donate, or
Providence Seattle Hospice Foundation (2811 S. 102nd Street, Suite 220, Tukwila, WA 98168 or https://foundation.providence.org/wa/hospiceseattle/ways-to-give/ways-to-give/memorial-giving
May Art's memory be a blessing to all who knew him, and may he rest in peace.
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