OAK HARBOR — Longtime resident of the Long Beach area, Dorothy "Babe" McNamara passed away in Oak Harbor on April 30, 2011. Born in Lewistown, Mont., to Susan and Frank Allardin, she had an older sister, Elsie, and a younger brother, Jack.
She was a graduate of Ilwaco High School class of 1936. She married the love of her life, John Fowler McNamara, in June 1936 in Seattle. They had two sons,
Mrs. McNamara was a loving spirit who had only kind words about everyone she knew. She loved gardening, playing Rummikub, and helping others. She was a loyal friend, always accepting, and sincerely interested in the wellbeing of others. More than anything else, she loved her family.
Her two loving sons, John (Ilwaco High School class of 1957) of Oak Harbor and Bill (Ilwaco High School class of 1959) of Seattle; their spouses, four grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many friends will remember her with love and affection. Her husband predeceased her in 2000.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 11 in Oak Harbor. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice.
Published by The Chinook Observer, May 10, 2011.
OAK HARBOR — Longtime resident of the Long Beach area, Dorothy "Babe" McNamara passed away in Oak Harbor on April 30, 2011. Born in Lewistown, Mont., to Susan and Frank Allardin, she had an older sister, Elsie, and a younger brother, Jack.
She was a graduate of Ilwaco High School class of 1936. She married the love of her life, John Fowler McNamara, in June 1936 in Seattle. They had two sons,
Mrs. McNamara was a loving spirit who had only kind words about everyone she knew. She loved gardening, playing Rummikub, and helping others. She was a loyal friend, always accepting, and sincerely interested in the wellbeing of others. More than anything else, she loved her family.
Her two loving sons, John (Ilwaco High School class of 1957) of Oak Harbor and Bill (Ilwaco High School class of 1959) of Seattle; their spouses, four grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many friends will remember her with love and affection. Her husband predeceased her in 2000.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 11 in Oak Harbor. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice.
Published by The Chinook Observer, May 10, 2011.
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