William Arthur

LEROY ARTHUR IDAHO FALLS, ID -- William Leroy Arthur, 28, of Idaho Falls, died May 30, 2007, in Idaho Falls. He was born September 30, 1978, in Casper, Wyoming, to Tony Apodaca, Sr. and Julia Arthur Apodaca. Upon moving to Idaho Falls, he attended Temple View Elementary School, Eagle Rock Jr. High and Skyline High School. He worked in landscaping, construction painting and in various potato warehouses. He was a member of the Cornerstone Assembly of God. He loved playing basketball, boxing, writing poems and spending time with his children. Survivors include: Daughter: Satara Arthur, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Raven Arthur, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Manuel Arthur, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Julia Apodaca, Idaho Falls, ID Father: Tony Apodaca Sr., Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Tony Apodaca Jr., Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Nathan Apodaca, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Eric Apodaca, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Nicole Apodaca, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Mya Apodaca, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Christina "Sissy" Arthur, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Pamela Arthur Sanchez, Idaho Falls, ID Grandmother: Josephine Sierra, Casper, WY Grandmother: Bobby Martinez, Nysa, OR He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Joe Apodaca. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007, at the Cornerstone Assembly of God, 187 East 13th Street, with Pastor Terry Petty officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. ----------------------------------- Condolences received online: Rowena Ridgely rridgely2000@yahoo.com Those We Love Remain Part of Us "Our loved ones leave the world, but never our hearts." Those We Love Remain Part of Us "Our loved ones leave the world, but never our hearts." Julie, I Know words can not express how one feels at this difficult time, but know I am thinking of you and your family. Rowena Pastor Lettie ladyofgod_1970@yahoo.com This has been a time of great heartache for you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God help you to find the path to peace. Josiah Bass I am so sorry for your loss. I can hardly imagine what you are going through. Keep your eyes on God and don't forget that with God's help good can come to your lives. Brandi Smithies-Rodriguez, Jesse Rodriguez, and Jessie Smithies My heart goes out to you and your family during this tragic loss. but if there is anything I can do please let me know. My deepest smphathy to you. Lewis and Cliffords Julie, Our hearts go out to you and your family. The boys grew up together and he is one of our own too. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call and ask. We are here for you. Paul Lewis I am so sorry to hear about Leroy. He was a good friend and will never be forgotten. Elsie Arthur elsiearthur@yahoo.com I just got word to what's been going on. I'm sorry for not being there for the funeral, but I give all my condolences to you and everyone. If you want to give me a call, my number is 916-965-9786. I'm in a treatment center, so please call me just to let me know if you're doing well. Much love for the familia. Sending my love. xoxoxo Autumn Bradley mauehstorer@hotmail.com Dear Julia There is so much that has been left unsaid; But little that could be done. Please accept this as my deepest apolagies to you and your family. I want you to know you are all in my heart and as a mother I understand how hard and deeply painful this is for you, As Leroys friend, I'm at a loss for words. I have so many good memories of him when we were little and I grieve for him all the time, I loved Leroy and even though we didn't remain as close as I would have liked it changes nothing, I miss him with all my heart and I pray for your whole family that God will give you the strength to move foward and to know that this did not go unnoticed and will never be forgotten by my family! Leroy is a part of us and will alway's be in our hearts in our thoughts and in our prayers. I only wish there was more I could do but say I'm sorry. I wish I had more time with him to tell him all I've wanted to say but didn't get the chance. I'm glade I was lucky enouph to have him as such a personal part of my life, we have all been blessed just to know him and I felt a need to thank you for raising and bringing such a wonderful man into this world I mourn the loss of Leroy it is without a doubt more painful then I could ever comprehend, but I admire your strength and rejoice in his memory. I'm sorry, Thank you so much. Sincerely Autumn Bradley