MARY LOUISE HYDE MCEWEN
KITTITAS CO., WA

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Contributed by:  Shelli Steedman 4/20/2007


Toppenish-Mary Louise McEwen, 81, of Toppenish passed away at the Providence
Hospital, Toppenish, on Friday, November 27, 1998.  She was born on January
24, 1917 in Ashley, ND, the daughter of John and Mary Hyde.

When she was three-years-old, the family moved to Quilcene, Washington, where
she was raised and educated.  She moved to Granger in 1945.  She married
Ralph McEwen [son of Oscar McEwen and Mary Peffers of Ellensburg]on March 25,
1978.

Mary's hobbies included crocheting, feeding the animals and spending time at
Liberty where she and Ralph had a summer home.  She was an avid traveler and
had visited many countries including Israel, Australia, New Zealand,
Indonesia, China, Singapore, Japan, Tahiti, Italy, Malaysia and Hawaii.  She
could give lessons on how to prepare and pack for a trip!

She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church of Zillah, serving on
many committees.  She also enjoyed her time as a member of Eastern Star.
Mary had worked for a time at both Del Monte and Stokleys.

Mary is survived by her husband, Ralph of the residence; three sons, Jack
Childress and his wife, Nancy of Poquoson, VA, Ron Childress and his wife,
Diana Menton of Chandler, AZ and Art McEwen of Yakima; two daughters, Fay
Halsted of Tonasket, WA and Barbara Lilly of Yakima, WA; thirteen
grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one great grandson, one daughter, six siblings
and her parents.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 2,
1998 at 2:00 p.m. in the Christ Episcopal Church in Zillah.  Concluding
services and burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery, Toppenish.

Viewing will be today, Tuesday, December 1, 1998 at the Colonial Funeral Home
Chapel and prior to service time on Wednesday.