Obituary of Beverly Gene McDonald

Beverly G. McDonald, age 90, of Othello, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home, Thursday, November 5, 2015. She was born in South Cle Elum, Washington, on September 18, 1925. Beverly graduated from Ellensburg High School, Class of 1944. She was married to Norman “Jim” McDonald on November 18, 1956 in Seattle, Washington. Together they raised 2 children. She was very fortunate to have two jobs she truly loved, her family and the City of Othello librarian. It was a great joy for her to greet the patrons and have books ready to suggest for their reading pleasure. She retired early from her job as the librarian to care for her terminally ill daughter, Barbara. She was a volunteer at the Old Hotel, and had a passion for reading and spending time with her family. She was survived by her daughter, Heather (Pat Ochoa) McDonald of Othello, Washington, granddaughter and care giver, Angela Goforth of Othello, Washington, and two great-grandchildren, Billy and Barbara Goforth, and step-daughter, Sherry McDonald of Ellensburg, Washington. Beverly also leaves 5 nephews: Bill Bonaudi of Moses Lake, Washington, Sandy Sanderson of Seattle, Washington, Bryan Sanderson of Seattle, Washington, Jack Smith of Prescott, Arizona, and Scott McDonald of Richland, Washington, to cherish her loving memory. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman “Jim” McDonald, parents, William and Gabriella Sanderson, daughter, Barbara Roesberry, and siblings; Dorothy Bonaudi, Marie Smith, and William Sanderson. Memorial contributions in Beverly’s name are suggested to the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello, Washington. A memorial will be held at a later date. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.stevensfc.com.