Arthur R. Mcldowney

Arthur Rimsey McEldowney (79). Born in Stevenson, WA to Ben and Helen McEldowney, spent his early life in Reedsport, Toledo, and Salem. He graduated South Salem HS, Class of 1957, and attended OSU, studying Wildlife Management. Art thoroughly enjoyed his service in Lubeck, Germany with the US Army and has reveled in his continued friendships with co-workers from those days. After the Army, he did a career switch and worked for the U.S. Dept. of State. Before going abroad to serve, he married Jane Bodenweiser, whom he had met in high school. They had the pleasure and privilege of living in Thailand, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, England, and visiting scores of other countries. When they moved back to Oregon and settled in Bend, Art worked at the C.O.T.E.F. until it closed, then enjoyed a very active retirement. He volunteered with The High Desert Museum, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Oregon Fly Fishers (especially the Kokanee Karnival), Oregon Natural Desert Association, Archeological Society of Central Oregon, American Red Cross, Search and Rescue, High Desert Village, Tillicum Village Homeowners Association, Suttle Lake Camp and his beloved United Methodist Church. His large circle of friends also included the Band of Brothers. Art is survived by his wife of 53 years, daughter and son-in-law Tara and Greg Hartley, son and daughter-in-law Eric and Tanya McEldowney, grandchildren Mackenzie, Mason, and Ryan McEldowney, brother Ralph and sister Coleen (Bill) Swettman. He was blessed to be loved by his immediate and extended family. He loved them all deeply, wisely, and well, and they are grateful. A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, October 3, at 1:00 at the First United Methodist Church, 680, NW Bond St., Bend. Remembrances may be sent to Suttle Lake Camp, Kokanee Karnival, or any organization serving nature or social outreach. Suttle Lake Camp, 29551 Suttle Lake Camp, Sisters, OR 97759 Kokanee Karnival c/o Central Oregon Flyfishers PO Box 1126 Bend, OR 97709 United Methodist Commission on Relief, c/o First United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend, OR 97701. Funeral Home: Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home 105 NW Irving Ave Bend, OR US 97701

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Arthur R. Mcldowney

December 14, 1938 - September 30, 2017