Bernadette H. McCaffray
July 30, 1918 - August 1, 2003
Obituary
Bernadette died peacefully in her sleep at home in Borrego Springs,CA surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 1, 2003. She was born in Timberlake, S.D. on July 30, 1918. She is preceded in death by her husbands, William P. McCaffray, Jr. 1989 and Barrett J. Ely 1945. She is survived by her daughters, Lynn, Mary Bea, Ann Georgia, Toni, Sarah, and her husband Steve Angell; grandchildren, Rachael Sawyer, Sam and Kelsey Angell. Bernadette’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to their mother’s caregivers, Ida Barrett, Greg Angell, Josephina Araujo and Troy Collotzi for their wonderful loving care and friendship. Recitation of the Rosary will be offered Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Bonney-Watson, 1732 Broadway on Capitol Hill. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Cathedral, 9th and Marion. Private Interment on Friday, September 12, 2003. Remembrances may be made to Catholic Community Services of King County, one of Bernadette’s favorite charities.
Dear McCaffray Girls, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother’s death and want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have so many wonderful memories of being next door on Federal Ave, too many to mention right here but I hope to see you all in September. Much love and please let me know if I can do anything for you. Betsy Stone Pelly
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Your mom was so wonderful — she cared for all of us at FHP and treated us like we were her own children! And, the surprises on holidays…we all looked forward to the “goodie bags”! I consider myself lucky to have known her, and to have a relationship with all of you when I was with FHP. God Bless! We have another angel watching over us! Much love to you all! Mary
Mrs. McCaffray was a warm and caring individual, and she will be greatly missed. She took the time and effort to get to know the staff at First Hill Plaza, and we all have a special place in our heart for her. I will always remember her smile, sense of humor, and love of ice.
I’m glad to hear that Mrs. McCaffray died peacefully but sorry to hear that she’s gone. I worked at the First Hill Plaza for four years and had the pleasure of seeing her when she was in town. Even after I left, she continued to remember me which I really appreciated. I never spoke much with her about her faith but it showed through her willingness to use her time, talent, and resources to benefit others and to have a consistency in doing so. In any situation when you are serving people, it is usually true that 95% of the people are a pleasure to serve, Mrs. McCaffrey was at the top of that 95%.
Thanks for being you and sharing your wisdom and genuine smiles.
My sister for fifty-seven years. I wish I could have seen her homecoming. I will miss her. Marcella
Dear Ann and family, my deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your mother. I had the privilege of getting to know her when I sold your home on Capitol Hill. Sincerely, Bob
I was so saddened to read about your mother in the paper—she was one of my heroes and one of the nicest people I knew—as was your father, I also always wanted to look like her–what a classy lady she was! My favorite memory of your mother is the day that she and your father played golf with me that summer you were all at Chevy—I don’t remember how old I was–perhaps highschool—but anyway I shot a legitimate 42 that day for 9 holes—the first time I had ever broken 50 and the last time for many years—throughout the day your mother kept telling me to hold the club like I was cradling a wounded bird—I obviously forgot that advice for years but now still use it as one of my favorite golf sayings and I always think of your mother and in fact invariably tell that story of that very exciting day. I think your parents were just as excited as I was. I kept that scorecard signed by your mother for years. She was an absolutely lovely lady and wherever she is now will be such a better place than it was—my thoughts are with you all—Barbara
My favorite memories of bernadette, is when I was a little girl and alway’s playing at her house on capitol hill. She is the best lady I will alway’s remember in my heart. My love and prayers for her family.
Love Janey C.
Condolences to the Hanken-McCaffray Family from one of Bernadette’s cousins and a representative of the Verhey Family. Joe