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IRWIN, ROLLIN Rollin Edward "Rollie" Irwin, an eight year resident of Grays Harbor County, Washington State, passed-away at home in McCleary, WA. He was 66. Rollie was born April 26, 1947 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Edward Elliott and Miona Lucille Christina (Ferguson) Irwin. He grew up in and attended school in White Rock, British Columbia and is a graduate of Semiahmoo High School's class of 1965. Rollie attended college in Alberta, Canada, the University of Washington where he played football, and also technical schools in Houston, TX. He was a welder and steel fabricator most of his life and most recently worked as Vice President of B.M.T. Northwest at the Satsop Business Park near Elma, WA. Rollie traveled all over the world as a representative and supervisor for several steel manufacturing companies. Rollie is a member of the Steel Tank Institute/ Steel Pipe Fabricators Association, (STI/SPFA), he is a board member of the Welding Technology Advisory Committee of South Puget Sound Community College, and a board member of Elma School Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee, (CTE), he is a member of the Montesano Moose, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Rollie enjoyed cruising on his motorcycle, playing and later coaching Semi-Pro and Minors football. He is survived by his Life Partner, Ola Johnson of the home; a sister Rolinda Harris of Kapolei, Hawaii; and brothers Elliott Irwin of Calgary, Alberta and Mark Irwin of British Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharilyn. Rollie was known as a 'Go-To' man. If something needed to be done, he made it happen. He attempted at every crossing to make his word be deed. When Rollie became aware of the impending closure of BMT NW, he made lion-hearted efforts to procure the necessary financial backing to purchase the company. His efforts were not of a personal nature. He wanted to maintain the livelihoods of his employees and coworkers to whom he felt a strong commitment and responsibility. Along with that, he wished to maintain the numerous relationships with suppliers and clients with whom he felt he had given his personal word to serve. Rollie held a high regard for friends, family and others with whom he worked. And yet, Rollie measured himself by standards which no human being could ever meet. According to his sister, Rolinda, Rollie is a loving brother and a best friend who unselfishly gave of himself to all who crossed his path. He will be dearly missed. The family suggests memorial contributions In Memory of Rollin Irwin to either: South Puget Sound Community College Foundation, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512, or CET of Elma High School, 1235 Monte-Elma Rd Elma, WA 98541. A Memorial Service with a light potluck will begin at 2PM Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Montesano Moose Lodge. Please visit and sign the online tribute to Rollin at: www.whiteside familymortuaries.com Arrangements are entrusted to Whiteside Family Mortuary in Elma.
        Published on: Sun March 02, 2014