Arthur Dale Bickel

Obituaries

Related Photos

December 3, 2009

June 24, 1936-Nov. 20, 2009

Anonymous The Goshen News Thu Dec 03, 2009, 10:26 PM EST

Arthur Dale Bickel, 73, of Sun City Grand in Surprise, Ariz., passed away at his home Nov. 20 after battling a very aggressive cancer.

Art was born on June 24, 1936, in Goshen, Ind., and was preceded in death by his parents, Harold S. and Lula Roller Bickel.

His two sons, Brent Bickel and Bryan Bickel; his grandson, Austin Bickel; his sister, Betty Bickel Schooley and her husband Roger Schooley, Crystal River, Fla.; and his ex-wife, Marilyn Hughes Waldrop, survive him.

Art graduated from Goshen High School in 1954, joined the Marines, and after his discharge, graduated from International Business School, Fort Wayne, Ind., with a degree in accounting. He was an entrepreneur and property investor in that area. After selling his business, he and his family moved to Arizona in 1978, where he lived in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale Country Club before moving to Surprise seven years ago.

Art was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, especially in Alaska, as well as tennis and golf. He was a Suns fan until the end, rarely missing a game.

His family and friends will miss his warmth, generosity, and his sense of humor. He was a very caring and exceptional man who left those who love him much too soon.

Please join his family and those who love him to honor his life at an informal memorial service to take place Friday at 3 p.m. at Regency Mortuary located at 9850 W. Thunderbird Road, Sun City, Ariz.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Art’s name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Text Only

Obituaries

Emily L. Canell
March 29, 1919-Feb. 11, 2012

February 13, 2012 1 Photo
Vicki Diane (Ward) Murphy
Jan. 13, 1950-Feb. 12, 2012

February 13, 2012
Betty J. Minnick
Oct. 10, 1928-Feb. 13, 2012

February 13, 2012
Lloyd C. ‘Bud’ McCollough
Oct. 8, 1926-Feb. 12, 2012

February 13, 2012
Geneva ‘Jenny’ M. Hoopes
Sept. 19, 1920-Feb. 13, 2012

February 13, 2012
Arrangements pending for Feb. 13
February 13, 2012
Births
February 12, 2012
Jessie J. Boyer
May 27, 1919-Feb. 11, 2012

February 12, 2012 1 Photo
‘Boogity, Boogity, Boogity’ Robert J. Bredl

May 26, 1950-Jan. 29, 2012

February 12, 2012 1 Photo
Linda Sue Carpenter
Feb. 23, 1944-Feb. 11, 2012

February 12, 2012
More Obituaries Headlines

The Goshen Housing Authority has a $571,050 shortfall. Should the Goshen City Council use money from its $4.7-million “rainy day” fund to pay the debt and maintain the current level of service provided by the voucher program?

Obituaries

Search Results

Related Photos