Irvm McArthur Irvin McArthur, a Shelton resi- dent who retired as head of the local Washington State Depart- ment of Social and Health Ser- vices and enchanted local resi- dents with his wood carving, died at his home on Saturday, October 4, following a serious illness. He would have been 7 9 on November 1. After receiving his bachelor of science degree, he married Rita Hatch October 29, 1941, in Seat- tle, where they made their home. He served in the Navy during World War 11. Following the war, he began his career as home visi- tor for the King County Depart- ment of Social Security, and be- fore long was promoted to super- visor of that public assistance agency. Mr. McArthur and his family moved to Shelton in February, 1952, after he was appointed by the Mason County Commission- ers as administrator of Mason County Social Security, later called the Department of Public Assistance and currently known as the Washington State Depart- ment of Social and Health Ser— vices. He believed in and lived by the Golden Rule his entire life, Mrs. McArthur said. He cared about the well-being of all people and long advocated a National Health Bill that would provide medical coverage for all. Mr. McArthur served as a board member for the Masorr Thurston Alcohol Treatment Board, Mason-Thurston Commu. nity Action Council, Mason Coun- ty Soil Conservation District, Ma- son County Park Board and for many years on the Salvation Army Board. He also served as president of the Washington State County Ad- ministrators of Public Assistance. He also served as master of the Agate Grange. Many years ago, he became a member of the Shelton Toastmas- ters and was also a member of Capital Woodcarvers. Even as his ‘ health declined, he remained ac- tive in those two groups until his death. He was a charter member of the King County Chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Em— ployees. Having been the only county administrator in Washing- ton State with membership, he maintained it until his retirement when he became active in the Re— tired American Federation of State, County and Municipal Em- ployees, and was chairman of the local chapter two years. His many friends enjoyed his sense of humor and warm, friend- ly personality, He enjoyed shar- ing his hobby of woodcarving ani» mals, birds and can'catures of people. For many years, he creat- ed metal “junk art” as a hobby. Every year, he had a display in the Window of Shelton Hardware and Ferguson’s Flowers during Forest Festival. Another activity he enjoyed was writing letters to the editor in which he expressed his ideas and opinions on world affairs. “Because Irvin knew that fear results from ignorance, he was al- ways interested in learning,” Mrs. McArthur said. “Even though he enjoyed discussing ideas on a the- oretical level, he based every day of his life on common sense and certainly lived without fear.” Mr. McArthur‘s family always came first to him. He is survived by wife Rita, son Mike, daughter Sandra, daughter-in-law Pat, and grand- sons Tyson, Scott and Steven Yeager and Marshall McArthur. Other survivors include four sisters, four brothers, and numer- ous nieces and nephews. At his request, a private family memorial will be held. , OCR Text: Irvm McArthur Irvin McArthur, a Shelton resi- dent who retired as head of the local Washington State Depart- ment of Social and Health Ser- vices and enchanted local resi- dents with his wood carving, died at his home on Saturday, October 4, following a serious illness. He would have been 7 9 on November 1. After receiving his bachelor of science degree, he married Rita Hatch October 29, 1941, in Seat- tle, where they made their home. He served in the Navy during World War 11. Following the war, he began his career as home visi- tor for the King County Depart- ment of Social Security, and be- fore long was promoted to super- visor of that public assistance agency. Mr. McArthur and his family moved to Shelton in February, 1952, after he was appointed by the Mason County Commission- ers as administrator of Mason County Social Security, later called the Department of Public Assistance and currently known as the Washington State Depart- ment of Social and Health Ser— vices. He believed in and lived by the Golden Rule his entire life, Mrs. McArthur said. He cared about the well-being of all people and long advocated a National Health Bill that would provide medical coverage for all. Mr. McArthur served as a board member for the Masorr Thurston Alcohol Treatment Board, Mason-Thurston Commu. nity Action Council, Mason Coun- ty Soil Conservation District, Ma- son County Park Board and for many years on the Salvation Army Board. He also served as president of the Washington State County Ad- ministrators of Public Assistance. He also served as master of the Agate Grange. Many years ago, he became a member of the Shelton Toastmas- ters and was also a member of Capital Woodcarvers. Even as his ‘ health declined, he remained ac- tive in those two groups until his death. He was a charter member of the King County Chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Em— ployees. Having been the only county administrator in Washing- ton State with membership, he maintained it until his retirement when he became active in the Re— tired American Federation of State, County and Municipal Em- ployees, and was chairman of the local chapter two years. His many friends enjoyed his sense of humor and warm, friend- ly personality, He enjoyed shar- ing his hobby of woodcarving ani» mals, birds and can'catures of people. For many years, he creat- ed metal “junk art” as a hobby. Every year, he had a display in the Window of Shelton Hardware and Ferguson’s Flowers during Forest Festival. Another activity he enjoyed was writing letters to the editor in which he expressed his ideas and opinions on world affairs. “Because Irvin knew that fear results from ignorance, he was al- ways interested in learning,” Mrs. McArthur said. “Even though he enjoyed discussing ideas on a the- oretical level, he based every day of his life on common sense and certainly lived without fear.” Mr. McArthur‘s family always came first to him. He is survived by wife Rita, son Mike, daughter Sandra, daughter-in-law Pat, and grand- sons Tyson, Scott and Steven Yeager and Marshall McArthur. Other survivors include four sisters, four brothers, and numer- ous nieces and nephews. At his request, a private family memorial will be held. , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Other Obituaries,Mc Last Name,McArthur, Irvin.tif,McArthur, Irvin.tif, McArthur, Irvin.tif