Arlene McCart

Arlene McCart, surrounded by family members, fell asleep in Jesus at the age of 91 following a short illness. Arlene was born to Roy and Carrie Gratias on March 30, 1919 in Nora Springs, Iowa. The family moved to Wisconsin where her father trapped animals and farmed. She was the third child born into the family with two older brothers, Virgil and Irvin. Arnold, Leonard and Maxine followed. After her marriage to Halsey Raymond McCart on June 2, 1940 they moved to Vallejo, California. Three children soon joined the family, Charlene Idell, Douglas Arnold and Sharon Louise. During the 50’s the family moved to Edmonds, Washington. During that time in addition to being a homemaker, Arlene took a job in a local bakery and then in a confectionary where she was loved by the customers as she made sundaes, milkshakes, malts, etc. During the years in Edmonds, the family worked and played together. There were many family camping trips, fishing adventures and trips to see friends and family. Retirement came all too soon and in 1980 Arlene moved with her husband to Moses Lake where they spent their retirement traveling, fishing and entertaining friends and family alike. Arlene loved working crossword puzzles, reading, playing games, knitting, crocheting and making crafts. She was known for making mouth watering homemade bread, pies and cakes. Many friends and relatives and every one of her children and grandchildren was given a hand made afghan. A grand baby, great grand baby or great, great grand baby never entered the family without a pair of hand-made booties, blanket or bonnet. Rarely did a guest leave her home without receiving some handmade craft. Arlene found the greatest joy when spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Moses Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church. A viewing will be held Saturday afternoon at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories from one until three in the afternoon. She will be laid to rest next to her husband Halsey McCart in Lynwood, Washington at one o’clock in the afternoon at the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. She is survived by three children, seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.