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Meryl Margaret McCrae

December 27, 1928 - March 29, 2016

McCRAE, - Meryl M. - (Age 87) Meryl was born to William Henry Lyons and Margaret Elizabeth Lyons (Bowles) on December 27, 1928 in Tisdale Saskatchewan, Canada and passed in Spokane on March 29, 2016. Growing up on the family farm in Canada, Meryl soon developed her love for animals and nature. She became an RN working in a local hospital. On February 1, 1949 her childhood sweetheart, Newt McCrae, became her husband of the next 67 wonderful years. Besides having three children of her own, she helped raise 12 foster children. In 1957 the family moved to the United States where she worked as a physical therapist. Meryl absolutely loved life! She had unconditional love for all people; race, culture or disabilities never mattered to her, she helped everyone she could. She loved to camp, travel, attend church and celebrate time spent with her family. She loved being where there were people or animals to love on. Meryl also enjoyed giving her time to the Pasadena Park Nazarene Church. - She is survived by her husband, Newton McCrae of Spokane, WA; son, Charley Vanderjagt of Snohomish, WA; daughter, Debby VanBebber (Mark) of Spokane, WA; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are parents, William and Margaret Lyons; brothers, Gordon (Hazel), Lester (Helen); son, Cameron McCrae and two grandsons, Dalin and Joe. - We will be honored to have you help us celebrate the wonderful life of Meryl Margaret McCrae on Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Pasadena Park Nazarene Church at 12:30pm. Contributions can be made to the on behalf of Meryl and all those who suffer.

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