William Arthur Liddle was born May 3, 1927, in Colgate, and passed away peaceably September 11, 2012, at Warm Beach, Washington. He graduated from Aldersgate Bible College and Seattle Pacific College. Art met his wife Sheila during his first pastorate in Spiritwood, they were married in 1955. Their marriage lead to 37 years of service with the Free Methodist Church of North America including; the business offices of Los Angeles Pacific College and Seattle Pacific College (SPU), pastoring churches in Canada and Washington State, Christian Camping and Conference ministry business in British Columbia, Washington, and California. He was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ and Light and Life Men's Fellowship. He also served as a volunteer chaplain for law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families. Meeting people at their need guided his passion to comfort others. Art spent several years managing a thoroughbred horse ranch in Â鶹ÊÓƵern California. He also took pride as painting foreman for Rand Woodcraft in Seattle working on church construction projects. He was known as a graceful and gentle man with an impassioned work ethic. Art ended his working years with Dignity Memorial, serving those dealing with the loss of family and friends. Art was not known as a man of leisure, though he enjoyed fishing, yard work, flowers, and was a hopeful fan of the Seattle Mariners. He truly loved singing and valued experience in quartets, college choir, the Light and Life Hour Choir and leading congregational hymns. He maintained his Canadian heritage often referring to Saskatchewan as "home". Art's smile, handshake and sense of humor were engaging. As a people person and family man he will be missed by many. He expressed his deep love and appreciation to all his extended family. He is survived by his loving wife Sheila, their four sons and families: Byron and Sandy (Wendy and Chase Skorburg, Skip, Tammy); Howard and Cindy (Michael, Hilary, Lindsay, Evangeline, Kylie, Gloria, Jonathan, Zephaniah); Ron; Claude and Donna (Jessica, Amanda, Spenser, Landon); his sister and brother Margaret Miller of Saskatoon and Gordon Liddle of Melfort. A Graveside Service will take place on Saturday, August 3 at 11:00 AM at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn with Pastor Jay Mowchenko officiating. Art lived and acted on his faith in the Lord to guide and provide. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels, Weyburn (306) 842-5432.
