We're 100% free for everything! Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Orsten Artis (Gary, Indiana), who passed away on December 26, 2017, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. We Pray you will all find comfort in knowing that he suffer no more. Orsten taught in the Gary Public Schools and worked at US Steel. Hope to hear from someone on that side. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dearly beloved Orsten. I wish I had seen the movie before Orsten passed away. The only regret is that he didn't play for Mann! He was an artist on the basketball court and a whale of a fine competitor. He also played on the historic 1966 Texas Western NCAA National Championship Team. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00am at First Tabernacle MB Church 643 W. 41st Ave. Gary, Indiana 46408 Dr. Dyke Lee Sr., Pastor , Dr. Issac Culver officiating.To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Always, The Same Whenever We Met. May the Lord bless you all in your time of sorrowMy thoughts and prayers go out to the family of brother Artis.I remember the days working with him in the Detective Bureau , at GPD. Became A Famous Athlete For Texas Western. Find Artis Orsten for free!
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God bless him and condolences to his familiy.To the Artis family. Carlene Artis-LaBudde Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Blessings to the family from you cousins, the Jones'es.Orsten was a fine man and a fine outstanding Gary Police Officer, I will always remember his pleasant disposition.My prayers and condolences to the family,of my former GPD,co worker and friend,may he R.I.P.Sad to hear of my friend passing-on, he was a kind and beloved man who was liked by all. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content.

As one who attended Horace Mann in the late '50's and early '60's, I well remember Mr. Artis.

Orsten Artis, one of two team captains on Texas Western's legendary 1966 NCAA championship basketball team, died Tuesday at his home in … You may also light a candle in honor of Orsten Artis.Here are the tributes to Orsten Artis who passed away in Gary, Indiana.Would you like to offer Orsten Artis’s loved ones a condolence message? Joseph L. Griffin Jr I pray the Lord send peace and strength your way so long my dear classmate as you travel on your last journey to be with our heavenly Father God when Jesus says yes nobody can say no, fare well.My deepest condolences to the family of Orsten Artis classmate. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. Orsten is now with his holy father. As A longtime Friend, There Will Always Remain ( In My Mind ) That Smile. Little O gave many thrills watching him play at Memorial. I grew up in Gary and went to Emerson High School and was fortunate to play with Harry Flournoy one year. But the memories of the man shall last forever in my memory.

If you know of an upcoming event for Orsten Artis, please add one now. Be Blessed always.On The Loss Of Your Brother, Uncle, Father, Friend, Cousin, My Condolences. Thanks Orsten for such great memories After seeing the movie "Glory Road".
He served as one of Gary's finest - he was a police officer, then a detective for 27 years. Earth has no sorry that Heaven cannot heal.Our Prayers and thoughts are with you all.From long time ago friends of Deborah and Arthur.Hope these names help you remember who.The Ross girls.

Another of Gary's legend departs and that saddens me. His Memory Will remain With All Of Us Always.