OAKES, Arthur Henry (Art)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 08/15/2014 Arthur Henry Oakes, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at his home in St. Johns. He was born Sept. 4, 1937, in Flint, Mich., the son of Russell George and Audrey M. Brooks Oakes. Art came to St. Johns in 1955 after his discharge from the U.S. Navy. He worked in the construction industry as a carpenter. His career took him all over Arizona and into surrounding states. He worked primarily with scaffolding as a supervisor at various power plants. Art had a great love for horses. That passion grew when, as a young man, he and his brother Dave worked at a riding stable in Michigan. That love continued throughout his life. No matter where he was, he owned a horse. He loved his family very much. In 1960, Art married Carmen Cluff. This year Art and Carmen celebrated 54 years of marriage. To this union four sons were born. Art is survived by his wife, Carmen; sons Rusty and Donnie of St. Johns, Waylon of Las Vegas, Nev., and Chris of Eagar. The couple has 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Art’s surviving brother David resides in Gilbert. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. A viewing will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Burnham Mortuary in St. Johns. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Downtown Chapel in St. Johns, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow funeral services at the St. Johns Westside Cemetery. Leave an online condolence for Arthur’s family at www.burnhammortuary.com. Burnham Mortuary of St. Johns handled arrangements.