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1930
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2020
Bernice McDonnell Obituary
Beloved mother and grand-mother Bernice McDonnell passed peacefully on June 21,
2020. Bernice was born in Kimberley B.C. to Albert and Yvonne Morehead on May 15, 1930. Bernice met her husband Don McDonnell at age 8 in Coulee City, WA. They were married after high school and had 2 daughters.
Bernice worked as a salesclerk at the Bon Marche and ended her career as head secretary at Highland Junior High in Bellevue. Bernice had many interests including painting, writing, genealogy, and traveling. Don and Bernice traveled the country in their motor home and were very active in their church and the community Senior Centers.
We are forever grateful to our mom for the lessons in living she taught us, the love and care she gave us and the fun we had as a family. Water skiing and camping and laughing together are some of our best memories. She is survived by daughters Linda (Dale) Wolfe, Shannon (Ken) Wolfe, grandsons Craig (Lydia Thiessen) and Rick (Jennifer) Wolfe.
A funeral service will be held at
St. John Vianney on July 15, 2020
at 11:00am. Face masks and
social distancing will be required.
In lieu of flowers please send remembrances to the Bothell or Kenmore Senior Centers or St. John Vianney Catholic church.
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Garreth Jeffers
July 11, 2020
She was the one who told the steering committee to hire me as the Manager of the Kenmore Senior Center .She and her husband Don, were very active in the initial development of the Senior Center. Always remember her great smile and the hugs. What a very nice lady.
catherine cassady
July 9, 2020
I am a friend of one of residents at Sunrise Bothell and so I got to know Bernice from my frequent visits to see Cathy. I remember our first conversation when I asked her name, and shared with her it was my aunt's name too. She made an impression on me as she had such a lovely smile and was always so well-dressed. Her side kick, Gordon, was so sweet with her and she with him. She participated in all the activities and seemed to really enjoy herself.
You have my deepest condolences at this time. -catherine cassady
Cindie Hartman Smetana
July 7, 2020
Bernice and my Mom, Anne Hartman were childhood friends, bridesmaids at each other's weddings and often vacationed together in later years. I had the opportunity to live with the McDonnell Family for a semester while in high school. Shannon and I are the same age. Their house was like in a different world.....I didn't know families could laugh and have so much fun together. I especially remember the camping/water skiing trips (sometimes in the middle of winter!) Their house was full of love. Bernice was such a wonderful person. I wish we could have seen more of her in the later years. May she rest in Peace.
Sarah Fosmo
July 7, 2020
I'll always remember her big smile and warmth. She always had a big hug and plate of her fudge every time we visited. Sending love to the whole family
George and Mary Ploudré
July 6, 2020
She was a lovely lady. My husband and I knew Don and Bernice through church, and I had the pleasure of being in a writing group that met at Bernice's home for several years.
Craig Wolfe
July 6, 2020
We'll all miss you Grandma.
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