Arthur C. Tadder

ARTHUR C. TADDER

AVOCA-Arthur C. Tadder of Avoca, passed peacefully on Monday (Apr. 2l, 2008) at the Fred and Harriett Taylor Health Center in Bath, following a long illness. He and his devoted wife/caregiver, the former May P. Hauss were married for over 64 years.
Born on Dec. 21, 1919 in the town of Wheeler, the son of Merle and Florence Saltsman Tadder. He moved to Avoca where he graduated from Avoca Central School as valedictorian and later received some additional business credits.
Carrying forth a three-generation family tradition in the lumber business, Art and his brother Warren “Scoop”, were owner-operators of the Tadder Lumber Company until its dissolution in 1965. He then became an independent truck driver for A.L. Blades and retired in 1984 following several years as a truck driver R.C. Billings.
A very active member of the local community, Art was a charter member of the Avoca-Wallace Lions Club serving 57 years including a term as president. Also, he was a member of the Masons for 67 years. Art served on the Avoca Central School Board for 10 years and was also a past president. He was a treasurer and Elder at the former Avoca Presbyterian Church. He was a strong supporter of other community activities such as Boy Scouts, Little League baseball and the Avoca Historical Society.
In retirement, Art became involved with postcard collecting, local memorabilia and photography, especially of old barns and one-room schoolhouses. His photos were locally displayed and received recognition from scene for bank calendars to magazine awards.
Besides his wife, May, also surviving are a son, Allan and his wife, Judy of Nokomis, Florida; daughter, Cheryl and her husband, William Smith III of Glendora, Calif; granddaughter, Stephanie Porter and her husband, Corey and great-grandson, Fletcher of Monrovia, Calif. Also surviving are a brother-in-law, Ramon Mehlenbacher and his wife, Rita; and nieces, nephews and cousins. A brother, Warren and a sister, Esther Kempinski, predeceased him.
The family would like to give special thanks to the employees and staff at Taylor Health Center for the excellent, compassionate care administered during Art’s illness.
Calling hour are from 2-3 p.m. Friday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where the Mason will conduct a memorial service at 3 p.m. followed by a funeral service, with Terry Sutfin officiating. Committal service and interment at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made either to the Avoca Methodist Church, the Avoca Ambulance Corps. Or to a charity of the donor’s choice.