Annabel E. McLean

Annabel E. McLean July 11, 1916 ~ March 27, 2015 Annabel E. McLean, 98, passed away on March 27, 2015, at Columbia Heights Assisted Living in Wenatchee, WA, where she was cared for by her granddaughter, Nancy Nelson-Anderson. She was born in Cunningham, WA in Adams County on July 11, 1916, to James M. and Cleora V. Moorman. As her mother was a school teacher, she attended grade school at Myers, Ritzville and McCall. She graduated high school at Lind, WA and went on to attend Cheney Normal School and graduated with a three-year teaching certification. Her first teaching job was at Rocky Butte School in Douglas County. In the spring of 1936, she married Ralph G. McLean. They had eight children and raised two nephews. They had a wheat and cattle ranch for 27 years. In 1966, Annabel went back to Cheney to Eastern Washington College and graduated with a BA in Education. She taught Special Education at Royal City, Cashmere, and Washington Wing. She was a resource teacher at Lincoln and Mission View, retiring in 1979. Her retirement years were spent dancing, camping, fishing, and traveling. In later years, she became an accomplished Pinochle player. She leaves behind a host of card playing friends. From 1979 to 1998, Annabel was a loyal and dedicated volunteer at the Parkside Rehab and Care Center. Between 1983 and 1990, Annabel won several trophies in the Eagles Pool League Tournaments. She is survived by her children, Barbara McGee in Missouri, Odell Nelson in Tonasket, WA, Jean Hanford in Wenatchee, WA, Jack McLean at the ranch at Coulee City, WA, Dick McLean in Tonasket, WA, and Danna Anderson in Waterville, WA; and nephew, James Moorman in Hawaii. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Lauren McLean and Doris Steele; a nephew, Renie Moorman; two great-grandchildren; her parents; two sisters; and one brother. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Mansfield Cemetery. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Annabel E. McLean

July 11, 1916 - March 27, 2015