Gale Lois McCracken
August 10, 1919 - May 4, 2008
Obituary
Gale McCracken
Age 88, died on May 4, 2008, in Issaquah, Washington. Born in Bainville, Montana, on August 10, 1919, she was raised on her parents’ farm near Bainville. From the farm she moved to town and boarded with a local family to attend Bainville High School, where she met her beloved husband of 52 years, Charles T. McCracken. Gale and Chuck eventually moved to Bremerton, WA where in 1946 were blessed to adopt their son Roger. As a family, they have owned and operated several businesses in Montana and Seattle. For many years, she was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Seahurst, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband Chuck in 1990, her brother, Merle Biladeau, and her niece, Carol Lynn Johnson. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Roger and Barbra McCracken, of Maple Valley, WA; four grandchildren, Michael Brenda McCracken, Fall City, Shannon Tomo Hirai, Tokyo, Japan, John Anna McCracken, Mercer Island, and Brian McCracken, Seattle; four great-grandchildren, Kelly, Caitlin, Saski, and Kashia; two siblings, Byron Biladeau and Bonnie Johnston; and by numerous other loving relatives and friends. A commemorative service will be held for Gale on Saturday, May 10th at 1:00 PM at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787, with committal services to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Evergreen Hospice, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034 or a breast cancer organization of your choice.
Dear Roger and family
I was saddened to learn of the passing of your lovely mother and my lovely Aunt Gail.
We all know she is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I was not around her much, except as a small boy. My life took another route.
I was an avid reader even in those early years. If I could find a book about horses, or cattle, or dogs no cats I would read them, many tiumes over if I could. I will never forget the Christmas of 1942-1943. Uncle Chuck and Aunt Gail presented me with Lassie Come Home. It was one of the first things that was mine, not based on need, like clothing. I remember reading it until the pages fell out of the book. Thanks again Uncle Chuck and Aunt Gail, I was one thrilled little kid.
Thank you also, Gail, from Susan, who remembers you from the birthday for Uncle Byron. You greeted me, welcomed me into Gene’s family, were very kind.
If you folks are over this way, please stop in to see us. We are on the top of an old mountain, in a house with wings, in the middle of wheat fields, watching the horses graze and the clouds pass over. This morning we had a skiff of frost.
Love surround you, light your path, keep you safe
Gene and Susan
I jim Did not get to meet you very much, but the few times I did what a lady you were. I have heard what a giving person you were to everyone. I am sure we will all miss you very much. Everyone will miss you very much but will never forget you..
god bless you
from the sircins
I wish i knew, I would of came to say good by.