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Wilbur Verdelle “Mac” McGrath

Birth	:	6 Dec 1908 Mansfield, Douglas County, Washington, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 2000 Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Forest Lawn Cemetery, Orangeville, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.9349430, -80.0981640
Description	:	Note: Incorrect birth year on headstone. Records searched; birth records, SSDI and obituary state 1908. Pioneer North Central Washington resident, W. Verdelle "Mac" McGrath, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at Central Washington Hospital. Grandson of territorial pioneers, Michael and Anna Weir, Verdelle was born Dec. 6, 1908, at the McGrath ranch on Foster Creek near Mansfield. He was the eldest child of Jack and Estella Weir McGrath of Mansfield. As a youngster, Verdelle lived with his grandparents so he could attend the little red brick rural school north of Waterville. As his father was a popular musician and played at local dances, Verdelle... Read More	Note: Incorrect birth year on headstone. Records searched; birth records, SSDI and obituary state 1908. Pioneer North Central Washington resident, W. Verdelle "Mac" McGrath, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at Central Washington Hospital. Grandson of territorial pioneers, Michael and Anna Weir, Verdelle was born Dec. 6, 1908, at the McGrath ranch on Foster Creek near Mansfield. He was the eldest child of Jack and Estella Weir McGrath of Mansfield. As a youngster, Verdelle lived with his grandparents so he could attend the little red brick rural school north of Waterville. As his father was a popular musician and played at local dances, Verdelle also learned to play the violin. He enjoyed telling stories about farm life and growing up during the first quarter of the last century. Upon his graduation from Mansfield High School, Verdelle attended Washington State College, at Pullman, earning a degree in pharmacy in 1930. He finished his apprenticeship at Public Drug in Wenatchee. In 1932, he married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Pattie, daughter of Douglas County pioneers, James and Kate Pattie. The young couple's first home was in Wenatchee, where Verdelle worked for several early day drug stores, including the White Cross Pharmacy, one of the largest drug stores in the area and Public Drug (Owl Drug Store). In 1937, during the construction of Grand Coulee Dam, the couple moved to Grand Coulee, where Verdelle worked as a pharmacist and managed Continental Drug. Moving to Omak, the couple had two sons, Don and Mikael (Mick). Verdelle worked at the Omak Drug Store and other local drug stores and in 1939, they purchased the Owl Drug Store. They lived in Omak until 1957, when they purchased a drug store in Wilbur, naming it McGrath Drug. Verdelle retired in 1973, after selling the Wilbur drug store. In 1981, he was honored for his 50-year career in the field of pharmacy, being awarded a certificate of recognition and a lifetime membership in the Washington State Pharmaceutical Association. The Inland Empire Council of Boy Scouts of America honored Verdelle with the Silver Beaver Award in recognition of his 30 years as an active member of the Boy Scouts of America. Verdelle attended four National Jamborees as scoutmaster and member of the National Council Staff. In addition, he was presented the Lamb Award by the Lutheran Church in recognition of his scouting service. Among his proudest experiences was accompanying the Washington delegation to the Valley Forge Encampment. Verdelle was committed to his community, having served as president of the Omak Active Club, the Wilbur Lions Club and the Chambers of Commerce in Omak and Wilbur. He was also a member of the Omak Masonic Lodge. Among his many other interests were boating and his service as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He served as editor for his wife Marjorie, author of books on pioneer history of the area, "Mansfield: The Town at the End of the Rails" (co-authored with Helen Jayne), "Pioneers and Pigtails," and "Country Schools: Douglas County." Always supportive of Marjorie's endeavors, Verdelle assisted with many details including researching, collecting photographs, and editing, often joking that he had lived on tuna fish sandwiches throughout the process. Verdelle enjoyed visiting with old and new friends while the couple marketed the books during the North Central Washington District Fair at Waterville. After his retirement, the couple moved to Brewster in 1978. For a number of years, they maintained a second home in Apache Junction, AZ which they enjoyed during the winter months. The couple moved to Wenatchee in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; his son Donald and daughter-in-law, Beverly of East Wenatchee; daughter-in-law, Kay of Monroe; grandsons, Todd and Ryan; and a great-granddaughter; his brother, Emerson and sister-in-law, June of Wenatchee; his sister, Ellene Morgan Bann of Overland Park, KS; sister-in-law, Lois McGrath of Mansfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Verdelle was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Vernon, Leland and Beverly, and sisters-in-law, Mary and Ernie McGrath, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Velmor and Frances Thomsen and son, Mikael (Mick). If desired, memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America. Funeral services will held at the Mansfield United Protestant Community Church at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, with Pastor Sam Buckingham officiating. Interment will follow at the Mansfield Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Waterville Funeral Home, Waterville. Washington Births, 1907-1919 Name:Wilburn Ferdelle Mc Grath (transcription error) Birth Date:6 Dec 1908 Location:Douglas Sex:Male Race:White Father's name:Andrew Jackson Mc Grath Mother's name:Estella Mae Weir Image Filename:0506

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Wilbur Verdelle “Mac” McGrath's memorial is located at: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Orangeville, Dufferin County, Canada.
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Wilbur Verdelle “Mac” McGrath death on 26 Oct 2000 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 43.9349430
Longitude: -80.0981640

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Jackson “Jack” McGrath

(1881 - 1935)

Estella Mae Weir McGrath

(1889 - 1944)

Spouse

Marjorie Pattie McGrath

(1912 - 2002)

Siblings

Everett Leland McGrath

(1912 - 1984)

Vernon Eugene McGrath

(1914 - 1978)

Beverly Wayne McGrath

(1923 - 1984)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Orangeville, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9349430, -80.0981640

2. Mono College Presbyterian Cemetery
Orangeville, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9494200, -80.1049200

3. Hughson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9281000, -80.1348000

4. Zion Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9548170, -80.1244380

5. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9121500, -80.1323500

6. Providence Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8900590, -80.1656360

7. Alton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8581581, -80.0661240

8. Saint George's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8698226, -80.0325520

9. Laurel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9579300, -80.2106700

10. Saint Francis Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9504493, -79.9726131

11. Mono East Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9743990, -79.9778650

12. Burns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0313290, -80.0733000

13. Caledon United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8648360, -80.0013450

14. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9875630, -79.9789050

15. Relessey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0479400, -80.0269170

16. Granger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0608800, -80.0944500

17. Waldemar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8861500, -80.2820000

18. Huxley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7999660, -80.1600710

19. Adjala United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9883610, -79.9096160

20. Wesley Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Mono, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0543854, -79.9774115

21. Hillsburgh Pioneer Cemetery
Hillsburgh, Wellington County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.7870610, -80.1400340

22. Bethel Presbyterian
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Coordinate: 43.8192000, -80.2348000

23. Price's Corners Cemetery
Prices Corner, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8186570, -80.2351690

24. Saint Cornelius Roman Catholic Cemetery
Caledon, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8354300, -79.9371900