Darlene K. McRAE 

Age 59, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter
and sister, passed away December 14, 2005, at her home
in Newcastle, WA, with her husband and daughters by
her side. Born October 10, 1946 in Minden, NV, Darlene
was happiest when surrounded by people. Her family
meant everything to her, enriched in recent years by
her two granddaughters. Her many interests and
outgoing nature resulted in an ever-growing circle of
friends. She enjoyed many activities with her family
and friends including travel, book club, investment
club, bridge, and good conversation over a long lunch.
People were drawn to her kindness and thoughtfulness.
Her positive attitude saw her through a nearly 12-year
battle with cancer. She inspired all who knew her
through her strength of spirit, courage, love, and
always, humor. While her time was too short, she
touched so many lives and we are all better for having
known her. Darlene is survived by her husband of
nearly 40 years, Bob McRae of Newcastle; daughter
Cheryl McRae of Seattle; daughter, son-in-law and
granddaughters, Dianne, Alan, Hannah and Adrienne
Pickerill of Sammamish; father Aldo Biaggi of Minden,
NV; sister and brother-in-law Carol and Andy Aldax of
Minden, NV; and brother and sister-in-law Allen and
Linda Biaggi of Gardnerville, NV. We would like to
express our sincere gratitude to the wonderful nurses
and doctors at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and
the University of Washington who cared for Darlene
with love and compassion for so many years. A Memorial
celebrating Darlene's life will be held at the Edmonds
Conference Center, 201 4th Ave. N., Edmonds
(edcc.edu/center) at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Published in print on 12/17/2005. 
Seattle Times