Arthur Cauthen

February 28, 1928 - July 2, 2012

Arthur E. (Jim) Cauthen, 84, passed away at his home in Prescott Valley on July 2, 2012. He was born February 28, 1928 to the late James Arthur and Florence (Nicks) Cauthen in Clifton, AZ. Art attended school in Clifton and Eastern Arizona Community College and graduated from ASU. He met Pat Bacus while attending ASU and was married to her for 59 years. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Art worked for Firestone for 25 years and then began a second career with Quality Plastics as Transportation Manager, where he worked for 25 years. After retirement at 78 years of age he volunteered at Coyote Springs School in the Rocket Reader Program. Arthur is predeceased by grandson Michael Jenkins. He is survived by his wife Pat, three daughters and sons-in-law Judi and John Jenkins, Susan and David Gordon and Sandra and Larry Klein; nine grandchildren Tom, Chris and Bailey Gordon, Allison, Kim and Michelle Jenkins and Jim, Jack and Avery Klein. Those who wish may make donations to the Hospice of the Pines, Dewey, AZ. Memorial Services will be at Sunrise Funeral Home 8167 E Hwy 69, Prescott Valley, AZ on Saturday July 7th at 2:00 pm.