Beverly Ann McConnell (Burkhead) McRae
Jan 25, 1942 # Nov 27, 2009
Beverly Ann (McConnell) McRae was born in New Castle, Lawrence County, PA. She was the youngest of eight children born to her parents Elgin (d. 1971), and Orpha McConnell (d. 1983). She was also preceded in death by two sisters, and two brothers.
She has three surviving sisters, Dorothy, Mary Lou, and Carol. She also has two surviving children, Tracey Warn and Chris Burkhead; and three grandchildren, Michelle, Ashley, and Shane Bowman. She also leaves behind her close friends, Nancy Stamper of Alaska, Janie McDaniel of California, Carolyn Bonan of Mukilteo, Washington, and Nancy Couch of Everett, Washington.
Bev was employed at various locations over the years, mostly in the secretarial field. While in California, Beverly worked for Textron, a major corporation with multiple subsidiaries in the aviation manufacturing arena. She later moved to Washington State and, while living in Everett, worked for AraMark Corporation for several years.
Bev died in her sleep at her home in south Everett the night after Thanksgiving. There will be no viewing or memorial service. Cremation followed by interment in California, is still to be arranged.
Donations in her name may be sent to the COPD segment of the American Lung Association.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on 12/10/2009