Arthur A. Weis
Published May 27, 2004
Former Bainbridge Island resident Arthur A. Weis, 92, of Spokane, died May 27.
He was born March 27, 1912, in Uniontown, Wash., to Anna and John Weis, and was their 10th child.
He grew up in Uniontown, and attended Gonzaga University and the University of Washington.
He joined the Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, in 1937 and came up through the ranks to retire as executive assistant after 33 years of service.
He lived on Bainbridge Island, for 45 years, from 1955-2000, and became a master gardener and builder. His Bainbridge Island property was named Idle Weis in his honor.
He is survived by his wife, Duetta, children John and Sandi Weis and Janae and Larry Harrington, of Spokane; and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations can be made to Catholic Charities of Spokane, P.O. Box 1453, Spokane, WA 99219-1453.