McLEAN, Winnie 1918-2011

     The following notice was published in the Spokesman-Review:

McLEAN, Winnie

Of Moses Lake passed away suddenly at Hearthstone Retirement Center on November 3, 2011.
Winnie was born on March 19, 1918 in Supplee, Washington to Alfred and Minnie Smart.
On October 5, 1938 she married Harold McLean, the love of her life, in Davenport, Washington.  They made their home on the ranch north of Coulee city for the next 58 years.  From this union, three children were born: William L. McLean, Coulee City, Bonita Welch, White Salmon, and John McLean, Coulee City.
After Harold's death in 1996, Winnie remained on the ranch until January of 2004.  At that time, she moved to the Hearthstone Retirement Inn, where she lived for the next 7 1/2 years.
She is survived by sons William McLean (Beverly), John McLean (Shirley); and one daughter Bonita Welch (David; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold McLean, one grandson, Dean McLean, her parents, five sisters and one brother.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Kayser's Chapel in Moses Lake.  Burial will follow at the Mold Cemetery, Mold, WA (located 12 miles north of Coulee City).  Sign guestbook at http://www.kayserschapel.com/   Arrangements are in care of KAYSER'S CHAPEL, MOSES LAKE.


     The following is the obituary posted at Kayser's Chapel's website:

Name:

Winnie McLean

Date:

March 19, 1918 - November 3, 2011

Obituary

Winnie McLean of Moses Lake passed away suddenly at Hearthstone Retirement Inn on Nov. 3, 2011. Winnie was born on March 19, 1918 in Supplee, Washington to Alfred and Minnie Smart. On Oct. 5, 1938 she married Harold McLean, the love of her life, in Davenport, Washington. They made their home on the ranch north of Coulee City for the next 58 years. From this union, three children were born: William L. McLean, Bonita R. Welch, and John McLean. After Harold’s death in 1996, Winnie remained in her home on the ranch for the next 8 years. While still on the ranch, she remained very active in the St. Andrews Grange. Winnie, along with several other ladies, spent hours in the grange hall making lap robes for area nursing homes and quilts for the Ronald McDonald House. They also made a quilt each year for the raffle that was held at Christmas time. Winnie was an avid knitter and made many afghans for all of her family. After moving to the Hearthstone, she made several afghans that were used for raffles at the Hearthstone. She also made 20 to 25 stocking caps each year for the Head Start Program. At the time of her death, she had just completed enough caps for this years Head Start class. Winnie was a great homemaker, cook and a wonderful grandmother. Her cooking was legendary – she could put a meal on the table for several people on short notice. Many people still remember the great meals they had at her house. Winnie is survived by two sons, William McLean (Beverly), and John McLean (Shirley); one daughter, Bonita Welch (David); six grandchildren, Linda McLean, a granddaughter by marriage, Deanna Rice (Wayne), Bill Welch (Jennifer), Laurie Wilson (Tanner), Ted McLean (Hollee), and Ruth Walker (Seth); seven great grandchildren, Lee McLean, Cheyenne McLean, Kylie Welch, Teagan Welch, Elliott Welch, Megan Wilson and Brandon Wilson. Winnie was preceded in death by her husband, Harold McLean, one grandson, Dean McLean, her parents, five sisters, Mary Asmussen, Neva Avenell, Hazel Snell, Edith Smith and Mildred Glessner, and one brother, Stanley Smart. Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tues., Nov. 8, 2011 at Kayser’s Chapel in Moses Lake. Burial will follow at the Mold Cemetery, Mold, WA (located 12 miles north of Coulee City).