Arthur "Art" Reginald Symonette's Obituary
Arthur “Art” Reginald Symonette. 1950-2024. Art was born August 26, 1950 in Key West Florida. He past away in Salt Lake City on February 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, George Dean, mother Dorothy Hightower, and brother Bernard.
He is survived by his sisters, Francine, Vicky, and brother Alfred. Children Lisa, Bryan (JoAnn), Tannisha (Kevin), Stacey (Stacy), Keshia, Jasmin, Jesse (Morgan). Grandchildren, Coty, Jarett, Robert, Devyn, Amber, Nathan, Rylie, Tavian, Layla, and Gavin. Dance partner Miss Paula. And many friends, and honorary family The Ortegas.
As a boy in Key West, he would sit on the end of the pier as storms approached and the waves would roll him down the pier, then he would get up and do it again. Art moved to Utah in 1968 with the Job Corp.
He was baptized as a member of the LDS church in 1993 and held position of Elder of the High Priest.
Art was the man who would make friends everywhere he went. If he went into a store or restaurant he would walk up to perfect strangers and in 5 minutes they were his friend. He retired from the SLC water department. In his spare time he loved building model planes, ships, rockets, and RC cars and sharing that love with family. Art loved dancing most Tuesdays, Thursday with his dance partner Miss Paula. On Fridays they would dance at the Murray Senior center. He enjoyed taking his kids and grandkids tubing at sugarhouse Park and camping.
Art was great at parades, yelling out "Good job Dad!" Or "Good job Mom!" As the parents would pull kids down the parade route in wagons. Art frequently went to Dennys on 7200 south. All of the staff new him by name and were always glad to see him. He liked taking UTA Trax and bus service, (don't forget your transfer). Art will be missed by all that knew him. He was a wonderful man.
Viewing services will be held on Wednesday February 28th from 6 to 8pm at Premiere Funeral Services, 67 East 8000 South, Midvale, Utah 84047. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 29th, at 3pm at 97 West 7500 South, Midvale, Utah 84047.
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