Arthur Lamshire "Art" Saulness Arthur L. Saulness, 89, joined his beloved wife, Marjorie in heaven on November 11, 2006, Veterans Day, in Mt. Vernon, WA. Had they lived, they would have celebrated their 66th anniversary this year. He succumbed at home, from a long illness. Art was born November 19, 1916 in Ironwood, Michigan (Hurley Wisconsin), to Ethel and Paul Saulness. Art's family moved to Washington in the early 20's because of his father's work with Northern Pacific Railroad, and attended Summit Grammar School on First Hill, in Seattle and graduated from Broadway High School (site of Seattle Central Community College) in 1936, where he was the school's perennial Yell Leader. An avid sports fan, Art and his family were season Husky ticket holders for many years. He loved University of Washington football and attended Rose Bowl games in California. He was a sponsor of the Kingdome and, with his brother Wally and brother-in-law Willard, were Seahawk's season ticket holders, attending games since the Seahawk's first year. He was pleased to see them in the Super Bowl last year. Art married Marjorie Schoellhorn in 1940, having met at a dance. As partners, they won dance contests and had many hospitality businesses. They enjoyed snow skiing and were on Mt Rainier, when Hawaii was attacked by Imperial Japan. He had Japanese friends with him that day and was distressed when the friends called later to say they were being interned in the Kent Valley. Marjorie joined Art in San Diego for his Navy training. Art was a World War II veteran, in the Navy's Pacific Fleet, 1942-1946 as ship fitter, repairing damaged ships for battle and he was with the forces that soon occupied Japan. He was on the Island and saw the plane fuel that was carrying one of the atomic bombs. After World War II, he returned to Seattle to be a nightclub and restaurant owner. He teamed up with his sailor pal, Ralph Sather, running the popular, Towne House, which hosted a weekly radio/entertainment program. The nightclub also had the largest neon sign in the northwest. With Marjorie and his family, he owned and ran a number of taverns and cafes in Seattle neighborhoods: Ballard and Greenwood. Art was most known for The Driftwood Inn lounge and cafe located at 15th and Market in Ballard. Originally, it was a transit (livery) stable turned tavern. Later; it was modernized and relocated, across the street. In the old Driftwood, Art had his mother, Ethel run the café; she served English style Halibut fish and chips, direct from boats returning from Alaska, docking close by. Most of the family was part of the "Driftwood"; brother Bob was bartender, Wally delivered supplies, Son, Art started as a busboy and he and wife Mary worked many jobs at the restaurant. Also, nephew Mark Schoellhorn was the band leader for the weekend dances. Art was a celebrated host that showed his comedic flare, as bartender or by cheering with the patrons of four football buses, arranged and driven by Marjorie's brother Willard Schoellhorn. The Driftwood Inn was a sports bar, a hangout for the fishing industry, and the local merchants. The "Driftwood" attracted more than a few celebrities: Ed McMann, of the Tonight show, others included Sonny Sixkiller and Tom Scott of Husky football fame. Art was an avid boater owning a Chris Craft named the "Driftwood", cruising with his family on Sundays. He and Marjorie always required that Sunday be family day. Art retired in 1978, and he and Marjorie spend more time with family and supported their two sons activities, Son Art's successful election and Son Cory's Motocross events, for examples. Upon retirement, they visited England for several months to see son Cory. Art and Marjorie had their 40th and 50th wedding anniversaries in Hawaii, helped by daughter-in-law, Mary Freal, they benefited from her hotel management experience. Art leaves his brothers, Wally Saulness and his two sons: Arthur K Saulness and Cory J. Saulness, daughters-in-law: Mary Freal and Maria Carmen Saulness; and grandchildren Arthur H. Saulness, Sean Saulness and Erik Saulness and many long-time friends and other family. Viewing will be held Saturday November 18, 2006 10:00am until the funeral service at Noon at Hawthorne FUneral Home and Memorial Park 1825 E College Way Mount Vernon WA 98273