David S. Arnott Iii

David S. Arnott, III, age 71, of La Grande, died January 9, 2007 at his home. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in La Grande. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley.

Mr. Arnott was born on July 30, 1935, the son of David S. Arnott II and Sharoo (Peterson) Arnott in La Grande. He was educated in La Mesa, California and then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served two tours in Vietnam. He served his country for twenty
two years, including being part of the recovery crew for Apollo
15. He then worked for General Dynamics in San Diego, California for many years. He moved to La Grande in 1990.

Mr. Arnott was Chaplain and a very active participant of the
American Legion. He was also a member of the VFW and the Eagles
Lodge. He enjoyed collecting guns, fiddle music, model airplanes and model trains. He was an avid reader.

Survivors include his daughters, Dawn Smith of Sutherlin, Oregon
and Dora Esmeraldo-Aguayo of Phoenix, Arizona; brother and his wife, Jim and Lisa Arnott of Union; companion, Antoinette Gilmer of La Grande; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by wife, Lucy Arnott.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Mr. Arnott to
the American Legion in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502
7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.