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Velma McConnachie Obituary
Velma Jeanne McConnachie, 86, passed away peacefully in Mesa, Arizona, on April 11, 2011. She had a beautiful spirit and was loved by all who knew her. Velma was born in Sheridan, WY, graduated from High School in Malta, MT, and then moved to the NW with her family. During WWII she worked in the Bremerton shipyards, where she met her husband, Clarence (Mac) McConnachie. They settled in Edmonds, WA. Velma was devoted to raising her children and was very active in her community. Along her life path, she survived the great depression, the early death of her mother, and three bouts of cancer treatment. Velma is survived by her children Carole Weishaar (Ray) of Mesa, Terry Bradwin (Doug) of Anacortes, Gene McConnachie (Catherine) of Shoreline, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Velma was preceded in death by her husband Clarence (Mac) McConnachie and son James Jay in 2001. A celebration of her life will be held in Edmonds, Washington. In lieu of flowers please consider a gift in her name to her favorite non-profit, all-volunteer charity, The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona, P.O. Box 2796, Chandler, AZ. 85244-2796, www.desertcanceraz.org which provides free lifesaving cancer screenings for uninsured women and their families.
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Kristine Hovde
April 20, 2011
Terry,
My thoughts are with you. May you think of your Mom often and remember all the fun memories.
Big hug
~Kristine
Alice
April 16, 2011
Penny, My heart and prayers are with you and your loved ones. I am sorry for your loss my dear friend.
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