Arthur E. Sivertson
September 25, 1912 - March 31, 2009
Obituary
Arthur E. Sivertson
Art was born in Puyallup, Washington, on September 25, 1912, to Olaf and Helga Sivertson and passed away in Federal Way on March 31, 2009, at the age of 96. Art graduated from Sumner High School and Pacific Lutheran College with additional university work at the University of Puget Sound and Western Washington University. Art’s career as an educator included being a teacher in Puyallup and Seattle, a school principal in Walla Walla and Federal Way and an administrator for Federal Way School District from which he retired. Art was a charter member of Peace Lutheran Church in West Seattle. He formerly belonged to the Walla Walla Dance Club and Tahoma Dance Club, and was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Sons of Norway and of Marine View Presbyterian Church.
Art was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Jane, and is survived by his daughter Jane Ann Richard Huff of Langley, BC; son Jack Carmen Sivertson of Lake Oswego, OR; grandchildren Rick Huff, Christopher Nancy Huff, Jane Huff, Erin Huff, Kristen Jeff Woodel, Kevin Sivertson, Kari Sivertson Jeff Bender; great grandchildren Amy Huff, Olivia Huff, Zackary Woodel, Mason Woodel Rowan Bender; sister Helen Forck and sister-in-law Angela Sivertson.
Private family services will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to BONNEY-WATSON. Memorial gifts may be made to Marine View Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Society.
I am sorry to have met Art and Jane so late in life. But he grew up with my mother, Hjordis, & her siblings & so shared many memories of family w/me. Art went with my sister Carole Larsen, cousin Karen Ham & me to visit the graves of our family as we do each Memorial Day weekend we call it ‘The Cemetery Hop!. This year we will return the favor and visit the resting place of Art & Jane.
We will miss Art’s upbeat spirit. He taught me that one can always find joy in life with the right attitude.
I’m sure he & Jane are still dancing!
Mr. Sivertson hired me as a 1st year teacher! in 1967!!! He was a great man! I was so lucky to start my career with such a wonderful man and principal! He was so good to me, as with us all. Later, when he was in personnel, he again helped me with new and different jobs. I loved him!
He honored me by coming to my retirement party, and I loved it!!!
Bill enjoyed him as a principal and fellow golfer!
I knew Art through the FW school district. I spent all my 40 years at Lakota Jr. High but had many occasions to work with him and observe him over the years. What a wonderful man. He had a very positive impact on all of us.I am so glad to know that we will meet again in the presence of our Lord.
We will really miss Art at our Vesterdalen Lodge, Sons of Norway, meetings. He was an inspiration to us all! My sincere condolences to his family.
Dianne Snell
Art will be sorely missed at the Vesterdalen Sons of Norway Lodge meetings and special events. Even after Jane was gone, Art continued to come as often as he could. He was one of the most generous and gracious men we have ever known. Art and Jane were a very special couple and we will miss them both.