Arthur Garnett Crozier

Arthur Garnett Crozier died in the early morning hours of August 25, 2008 at his home following a sudden heart illness. He was 58. Arthur was born on August 20, 1950 in McNary, Arizona to Arthur and Harriet Crozier. Arthur attended the McNary Grade School and later the Blue Ridge School District. Following his high school graduation, he attended Arizona State University in Tempe and Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. He worked in the real estate industry for more then 35 years and held designation as a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and Accredited Buyer's Representation (ABR). He had practiced as an Associate Broker with Frank M. Smith & Associates for the past 24 years. During Arthur's extensive Real Estate career, he served in many capacities within the local and state associations. Within the White Mountain Association, he severed as Treasurer, President elect, President, Past President and on several terms on the Board of Directors. He gave a great deal of his time and talent to the Arizona Association of Realtors serving as President of the State Association in 1997. He also served as Treasure, President elect, and again on the executive committee. He worked zealously for the State and local RAPAC committees. He also gave his time to the Governmental Committee, Professional Development, Housing Needs Foundation Director, AAR Housing Opportunity Network, Public Policy Oversight Committee, Issues Mobilization Committee, Legislative Liaisons, Fair & Affordable Housing Work Group, Information Management Work Group, Speakers Bureau, are among a few of the committees. Arthur served 9 years as a member of the State of Arizona Housing Commission appointed by Governor Jane Hull. He was appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano to serve on the Arizona State Housing Finance Commission. Arthur received the Distinguished Service Award in 2004 presented to him by the Arizona Association of Realtors for all of his dedication to the industry. Throughout his life, Arthur was a gifted musician, extremely talented on the piano and organ. He was a member of Pinetop's Community Presbyterian Church and from the age of 14, until his death, he served as its organist. He also served 2 terms as one of the deacons of Community Presbyterian Church. Never having the time to sit idle, Arthur also operated Crozier's Fine Foods Restaurant from 1971 to 1989, also during that time period opening the 1st restaurant at the Pinetop Lakes Country Club. More recently he had owned and operated the Arizona Midtown Travel Agency in Pinetop. Arthur was always a loyal and loving son and was quite devoted to both his mother and father. He demonstrated the love he had for his family during the many adventures he shared with them in traveling to various locations throughout the country and the world. Arthur was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Crozier in March of 1994. He is survived by: his mother, Harriet "Hattie" Crozier of Pinetop, Arizona; sister, Kimberly Applegate (Dewayne) of Pinetop, Arizona; 2 nephews: Ryan Applegate of Mesa, Arizona, Aaron Applegate (Cami) of Pinetop, Arizona: 3 nieces: Patricia Kraft (Travis) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Amy Kohl (Jeff) of Show Low, Arizona and Kayla Applegate of Pinetop, Arizona. Service of Witness to the Resurrection shall be held on August 30, 2008 At 2:00pm at the Community Presbyterian Church, 1940 S. Penrod Lane, in Pinetop Arizona where Pastor Tom Berry will officiate. Private inurnment will be held at the Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to National Bank of Arizona in the name of Arthur Crozier.