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Eleanor McCauley Obituary
Eleanor Willa Cook McCauley
Eleanor, born to John and Laura Cook in Seattle, WA, graduated from Queen Anne High School. She married Clarence and as he served in WWII, she supported the war working at Boeing. She and Clarence enjoyed a 59 year loving marriage. Eleanor was a secretary/ bookkeeper for the company they owned, along with their son, McCauley Homes and Construction.
Eleanor enjoyed boating and trailering, but her favorite times were being with her family and friends. She was a gracious hostess and loved having lots of people around her. She was a wonderful wife and mother and a true friend. We thank her friends, Iris and Beanie and the Sewing Club for their support during her illness, also her wonderful neighbors, Jeff and Mary Brandon and Darren and Cheryl Kelly for all their help for so many years. Eleanor had an extraordinary doctor, Greg Lind, who we thank for the house calls and kindness and compassionate caretakers, Essie and Barbara.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence.
She leaves her son, Larry (wife Libby); and daughter, Christine Coleman (husband, Ralph); five grandchildren, Lynn (Mike) Tipping, Diane (Jimmy) Leggett, Debbie (Hal) Beumel, Gayle (Jay) Evans, and Paul Coleman (Tajsha); along with 10 great-grandchildren.
Eleanor was a two time cancer survivor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation or a special favorite, Seattle's Children's Orthopedic Hospital.
The family is having a private memorial, but invites all Eleanor's friends to come to her home on Saturday, March 29, 2008, from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate her life. Please join us and share your memories of Eleanor.
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Skip & Bev Pearson
April 24, 2008
Dear Larry & Libby and family,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. We have so many memories of your Mom and Dad at the Methow and fishing at Pillar Point. What fun we had. Eleanor was such a gracious hostess and a wonderful Lady. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Liv & Ken Owens
March 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the McCauley family. While it has been many years since I've seen Eleanor, I've never forgotten her. There was a period of time when we attended Husky games together, and a special time when we attended the Rosebowl in Pasadena...1981 I believe. Plus other get-togethers over the years. Eleanor was just the nicest and fun person to be around. I'm sure she will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Sincerely,
Margit Gibbons
March 28, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the McCauley family. It has been a few years since I have had contact, but I especially remember the 70's when I was part of the King-McCauley Home business enterprise. What fun we had with Mac, Eleanor, Larry and Libby. Eleanor and I did alot of laughing back then and partying. I especially remember a trip to Reno over New Years, all of us dressing to the nine's and going to the Elks, everyone partying the next day as we watched the Rosebowl. I will always remember what a fun person Eleanor was to be around.
Sincerely,
Margit (King) Gibbons
Edith Singleton
March 27, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Eleanor's children & their families.
It's been many years since I have had contact, however, I have never forgotten Clarence & Eleanor. They were very thoughtful people. They made society better. May they rest in peace.
Wayne Wendell
March 26, 2008
Our condolence to the McCauley family.
While we did not know Eleanor personally, in 1968 she and Clarence helped my folks purchase one of the first homes in Totem Park when the bank wouldn't finance the purchase for my folks. Wonderful people the McCualey's are.
God Bless
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