WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)

ANDREW OXBORROW & MERLE McARTHUR

(bakers, businessman, church leader)

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BIOGRAPHY

Andrew Oxborrow McArthur was born in St. George on December 23, 1913. He lived in St. George his whole life.
He attended Dixie High School and Dixie College.

Merle Wallace was born in St. George on September 29, 1917.

Andrew served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Western States.

After his mission, Andrew went to work with his father at the family owned Quality Bakery. He became a master
Baker, continuing the business after his Father's death in 1944 until 1960.

Andrew married Merle in the St. George Temple on September 29, 1938.

Andrew served in many positions in the L.D.S Church, including Bishop, Stake President, Counselor in the
St. George Temple Presidency, and as Regional Representative for the Southern Utah Area.

Andrew served over 65 years with the St. George Volunteer Fire Department, was a member of Rotary
International, and was on the Boards of Zions Bank and St. George Savings and Loan.

Merle died in St. George on December 30, 2004 and was buried in the St. George City Cemetery.

Andrew died in St. George on October 9, 2005 and was buried in the St. George City Cemetery.

FAMILY

Andrew's Parents and Siblings: James McArthur Elizabeth Oxborrow McArthur Harley James McArthur Clio McArthur Elizabeth "Bessie" McArthur Mary McArthur D Joseph McArthur LaVera Rose McArthur Ina McArthur Andrew Oxborrow McArthur [Baby] McArthur	(1/29/1871-6/17/1944) (married 10/18/1894) (10/28/1873-5/2/1961) (8/23/1895-8/23/1895) (12/24/1896-7/1/1983) (married Victor Sullivan) (11/12/1898-3/4/2004) (married Wayne Cummings Gardner) (4/15/1902-4/1/1914) (8/31/1904-12/4/2000) (married Gertrude McGregor) (2/8/1908-1/23/1991) (married Oliver Burton Pelt) (4/25/1912-7/10/2006) (married Darrell Bracken) (12/23/1913-10/9/2005) (married Merle Wallace) (3/6/1917-3/6/1917)
Merle's Parents and Siblings: Charles Clifford Wallace Sarah Ann Miles Wallace Roma Miles Wallace Karl Miles Wallace Merle Wallace Keith Charles Wallace Paralee Wallace Elizabeth Wallace Leon Clifford Wallace	(8/26/1885-1/19/1964) (married 9/7/1911) (8/4/1889-4/8/1969) (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx) (married Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx) (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx) (married Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx) (9/29/1917-12/30/2004) (married Andrew Oxborrow McArthur) (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx) (married Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx) (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx) (married Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx) (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx) (married Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx) (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx) (married Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx)
Andrew & Merle's Family: Andrew Oxborrow McArthur Merle Wallace McArthur Merle Sarah McArthur Marilyn McArthur James A. McArthur Daniel C. McArthur	(12/23/1913-10/9/2005) (married 9/29/1938) (9/29/1917-12/30/2004) (3/17/1939-3/17/1939) (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx) (married Paul Smith) (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx) (married Denise Xxxxxxxx) (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx) (married Julie Xxxxxxxx)

PHOTOS

TBD

REFERENCES

Andrew Oxborrow McArthur: Husband, Father, Priesthood Leader, Businessman
by Andrew H. McArthur (a grandson)

FamilySearch entry for Andrew Oxborrow McArthur

Obituary for Andrew O. McArthur

Funeral program for Andrew O. McArthur

Find-A-Grave entry for Andrew Oxborrow McArthur

FamilySearch entry for Merle Wallace

Find-A-Grave entry for Merle Wallace McArthur

FamilySearch entry for Merle Sarah McArthur

Death certificate for Merle Sarah McArthur

Find-A-Grave entry for Merle Sarah McArthur