Beryl Hazel McLean

February 12, 1926 – September 14, 2017

Beryl was born February 12, 1926 to Constance and David Stafford in M.S.A. Hospital, Abbotsford British Columbia. She joined an older brother, Glendon. Her family owned a farm next to her Grandmother’s farm. As a typical child of the ‘30’s, growing up on a farm, gave her lots of time to play and use her imagination. She had good memories – her dad hitching up the horses and wagon to take a load of kids to school in the winter, was one of many. After high school (Phillip Sheffield, Abbotsford, BC) she worked at the Teddy Bear Café in Abbotsford and then went with a girlfriend to Toronto where she worked at the Defense Industry Limited plant. When the war was over, she returned to the Teddy Bear. It was during this time she met Marvin (Pete). They were married November 8, 1947.

Beryl worked for Montgomery Ward’s in NW Portland and then in Parkrose School District cafeteria services for 23 years before retiring in 1985. She was actively involved in her children’s lives and was active in the PTA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, American Legion, and Gateway Elks/Elkettes. She was in charge of all banquet and wedding receptions at the Lodge for 15 years and met many great people. She especially enjoyed playing BINGO at the Elks and Hazelwood Apartments.

Pete passed away in 2002 after 55 years of marriage and Beryl remained a widow. She is survived by her daughter Linda McLean, her daughter Terry Martin (Jesse), her son Gary McLean (Kim), her granddaughter Cheri Coe (Brett) and two great-grandsons Hudson and Hayden.

She is predeceased by her brother and parents.

In lieu of flowers, she requested donations to Camp Meadowood Springs, Gateway Elks Lodge, 16321 SE Stark, Portland OR 97233.

At her request, no services will be held. A Celebration of Life will scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements under the direction of Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes, Portland, OR.