Art was born on May 7, 1919, at Esmond, Rhode Island, to Peter and Diana Ethier. He was baptized in the St. Michels Church in Georgeville, Rhode Island. On Nov. 25, 1941, he entered the U.S. Army Air Force and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 6, 1945, after four years of service to his country.
He married Ruth White on Feb. 14, 1952. She preceded him in death. He later married Beulah "Cindy" (Wiest) Tennant on Sept. 16, 1977, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Art worked as a carpenter for Bill Johnson and was also a heavy equipment operator for Lou Oberding. He later became a self-employed painter for many years until his retirement.
Art was a member of the McCook Eagles Club and lifetime member of McCook Elks Lodge. He enjoyed camping and fishing at various lakes throughout southwest Nebraska. He also enjoyed playing golf, playing cards and visiting with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Diana Ethier; his first wife, Ruth Ethier; seven brothers, George, Francis, Nelson, Peter, Albert, William and Eugene; and one sister, Diana Regnault.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy of McCook; two step-children, Sharon and husband, Aaron Johnson of McCook and Ronald "Gene" Tennant and wife, Betty of Kearney; five step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Ethier of Okeechobee, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Services were held Friday, April 23, 2010, 10:30 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Inurnment was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Art was born on May 7, 1919, at Esmond, Rhode Island, to Peter and Diana Ethier. He was baptized in the St. Michels Church in Georgeville, Rhode Island. On Nov. 25, 1941, he entered the U.S. Army Air Force and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 6, 1945, after four years of service to his country.
He married Ruth White on Feb. 14, 1952. She preceded him in death. He later married Beulah "Cindy" (Wiest) Tennant on Sept. 16, 1977, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Art worked as a carpenter for Bill Johnson and was also a heavy equipment operator for Lou Oberding. He later became a self-employed painter for many years until his retirement.
Art was a member of the McCook Eagles Club and lifetime member of McCook Elks Lodge. He enjoyed camping and fishing at various lakes throughout southwest Nebraska. He also enjoyed playing golf, playing cards and visiting with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Diana Ethier; his first wife, Ruth Ethier; seven brothers, George, Francis, Nelson, Peter, Albert, William and Eugene; and one sister, Diana Regnault.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy of McCook; two step-children, Sharon and husband, Aaron Johnson of McCook and Ronald "Gene" Tennant and wife, Betty of Kearney; five step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Ethier of Okeechobee, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Services were held Friday, April 23, 2010, 10:30 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Inurnment was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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