Anne McCracken

Anne McCracken quite simply changed my life. I was her student at Anacortes High from 1974-1976. She gifted me with a book upon graduation: the Courage to Create by Rollo May. It, and her note enclosed in it, inspired me throughout my life. She gave me the courage to apply for and get accepted to college; something that seemed quite out of reach at time. Though I became an engineer, the memory of her creative and caring spirit always inspired me to innovate 'for all mankind' throughout...

What a woman! We became friends with her and Phil when he was working on a wood potato sculpture- which subsequently became ours and hence was part of several exhibitions we did as The Potato Museum. I chuckle recalling us all relaxing after an Anne meal, me chirping "May I help with the dishes?" Her usual answer. "They will be there in the morning. Let´s enjoy!"

She was an absolute treasure. What a shining light that enveloped everyone around her. She was a wonderful friend to my parents. Our trips to Guemes were always so magical.

Much love to the dear McCracken family, and thank you for the memories.

I have thought often of Anne over the years and always smile at the fond memories of her as a teacher, mentor and friend. She was wise, loving, kind, and full of laughter. Anne had a huge impact, and was greatly inspirational in my life; I am forever grateful and thankful. I send my deepest condolences to her family, God Bless and Comfort you. Sincerely, Kathleen Engman

My family sends our heartfelt condelences to her family at her passing. She taught my brother and I and was an incredible talented and caring educator and human being. I am very lucky to have known her. RIP Anne. David Lowell and the Lowell family

Anne McCracken became eternal. Leaving an imprint of beauty, compassion, understanding, and attentiveness behind as her spirit rejoined the higher realm of Reality. I was a student of Anne McCracken in Anacortes High School in 1966-67. It was September 5th, 1966, the first day of school. Our friendly Humanities teacher Anne McCracken greeted us in class with a welcoming smile. I was very impressed by how she made us feel comfortable in class. So comfortable that learning would become an...

My life was monumentally enriched by having Anne McCracken as a teacher. Warm feelings and gratitude persist.

Mrs. McCracken was a teacher of mine when I went to school at the Anacortes district. She was an amazing teacher! My heart goes out to her family. I´m sending my deepest sympathies .