Arthur E. Reid passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, September 4, 2009, in Carson City. Art was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on July 24, 1940. He earned his associate degree at Harbor College and moved his family to Carson City in 1964. He retired as a photo-lab supervisor with the Nevada Department of Transportation after 30 years of service. During that time he also was an avid fan of his childrenas sporting events. He also volunteered as a ski instructor with the Carson City Junior Ski Program for 20 years. As a self-proclaimed golf-nut he became Mr. Volunteer and has worked PGA tournaments at Pebble Beach as well as the Reno Tahoe Open since its inception in this area. Working the Celebrity Golf Tournament at Lake Tahoe was the highlight of his summer. Volunteering for the Hot August Nights celebration every year has long been one of Artas favorite venues.
As a Catholic, Art was very active in the Knights of Columbus Council #4781 and was a past Faithful Navigator and also became a state officer. He was chosen as Carson Cityas Man of the Year in 1978 for his involvement in community programs involving his childrenas sporting and scouting activities. Artas greatest joy in his later life was spending time with his grandchildren in their sporting events.
Traveling has been a passion for Art and Jeanne in their retired years and they have crossed the USA many times. They spent the month of June on the east coast this year and celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on the Oregon coast. Art was an avid photographer and loved spending the winter months in Arizona for the past several years playing golf.
Art is survived by his wife Jeanne; his mother Elizabeth Newby; son Jim Reid (Julie); daughters Christina Harper (Tod) and Kim Miller (Darren); and sister Jean Thornton, all of Carson City; son Kevin Reid (Stacey) of Pomona, Calif.; and his step-family Ron and Kris Munson of Pittsburgh, Pa. He dearly loved and enjoyed his 11 grandchildren.
A private viewing was held for Artas family on Sunday. At his request, no other services will be held, but he hopes you will say a prayer and remember a moment of joy you had with him.
FitzHenryas Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for arrangements.