Ellen Ann McKinstry
May 12, 1914 - April 19, 2012
Obituary
Ellen Ann Hutchinson McKinstry (“Ann”) passed away on April 19, 2012, at the age of 97. The daughter of Elizabeth Jane and Richard Gill Hutchinson, Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years, Robert S. McKinstry (“Bob”). She is survived by their five children, Robert Gill McKinstry (Carole), Ann Gerner (John),Mary Ellen Zogg (Arthur Mueller), Michael McKinstry (Anne), and Joseph McKinstry (Jill). She also leaves fifteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
Ann attended John Muir Grade School, Franklin High School, and studied ballet at Cornish School. She graduated from the University of Washington, where she served as president of the Associated Women Students and was a member of Mortar Board, W Key, Lambda Rho Art Honorary, and Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. A talented artist, Ann continued to paint and sketch throughout her life and served for a time as a docent at the Seattle Art Museum. Ann was a dedicated mother and devout Catholic, a member of Children of Mary Sodality, and a longtime member of Sacred Heart Parish, Bellevue.
She was a member and past president of the Sunset Club and a member of the Seattle Tennis Club. She was active in the Arboretum Association, Ryther, and the Catholic Childhood Association.
The family wishes to extend its thanks to the staff and caregivers of Emeritus of Bellevue and Mission Healthcare at Bellevue for their support and care throughout Ann’s last illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 5, at Sacred Heart Church, 9460 NE 14th, Bellevue, WA 98004, with a reception at the church following Mass. Committal will be afterwards at Calvary Cemetery, 5041 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105. A Catholic rosary will be held at 7:00 Friday evening, May 4, at Sacred Heart Church. Donations in Ann’s name may be made to Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, 100 23rd Ave. South, Seattle WA 98144-2302.
Ann was a wonderful woman and a great friend to many . know that she is with the lord and Mary the of our Lord now and always we be she loved you all so .
To the family of Ellen Ann McKinstry my deepest sympathy for the passing of your loved one, may you be comforted by God who gives comfort to all during such times of sadness as spoken of at 2 Corinthians 1:4
Dear Mary Ellen, Ann, Gill, Mike and Joe
I was so very sorry to read that your sweet mother had died. She was always such a wonderful bright spot while I was growing up. I loved her beautiful smile and soft voice. It was always a comfort to see your loving parents at Sacred Heart. Your parents were such wonderful role models for our generation.
I am sorry that we won’t be able to attend her funeral this weekend, but please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy Kronenberg Simmons
Joe Your mom was wonderful. I can still taste that bread she made for us while we tried to paint your house. She had the best sense of humor. We will miss her and your dad. They were quite the pair. Thinking of you, Paul and Q.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is one of the most difficult things we face in life but may it comfort you to know that others care. I have found great encouragement when reading the beautiful words penned in the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May this promise bring your family comfort in this difficult time.
Wishing you peace from the Hutchinsons.