Arnold Dluhosh

Arnold Dluhosh, age 91, passed away August 26, 2012 in Auburn, Washington. He was born July 23, 1921 in Chehalis, Washington. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Miriam B. Dluhosh, his daughter Karen Dluhosh, his sons James A. Dluhosh and William H. Dluhosh, his granddaughter Burnley Converse Dluhosh, and his son-in-law, Phil Converse. Arnold enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July 1942 and served in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean Sea and the South Pacific in the Destroyer Escort service until honorably discharged in November 1945.After attending Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, he moved to Seattle, Washington with his wife Miriam and daughter Karen. He entered into the banking profession in 1947 as part of the National Bank of Commerce management training program and continued with the bank through several bank mergers until his retirement in 1983. He will be remembered as “one of the nicest men you will ever meet.” No one remained a stranger long when Arnold was around. He always looked for the best in people, and more often than not he found it. He never complained, even when he had every right to. His personal warmth and sunny attitude in the face of adversity was an example to be valued, and has left us with memories to be cherished. A quote he kept in his wallet for decades stated, “I took the time to say hello, to someone that I didn’t know; to someone who was walking by, a look of sadness in the eyes. And when they smiled back gratefully and said a warm hello to me; I realized my ‘little gift’ had given us both a lift!” [Author unknown]. Arnold will be remembered by his family, his friends, and those he met in life, for his smile and genuine words of kindness. Private funeral arrangements are being made by Yahn & Son, Auburn, WA.