Elizabeth A. Mcdonald

Berne- Elizabeth A. McDonald, 70, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 24, 2007. Born in Rockaway, LI, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Beck and Anna Wegman. After residing in Indiana for 43 years, Elizabeth reconnected with her soul mate five years ago. She enjoyed building her home and expanding her family here in New York.
Elizabeth is survived by her beloved husband Olin E. McDonald, Sr. of Berne, NY; her sisters, Patricia Beck of San Jose, CA, Joann (Randy) Bowers of Roscoe, NY, Sue (Howard) Martin of Binghamton, NY and Carol (Paul) Lageaeux of Grahamsville, NY and her sister-in-law Jeanette Beck of North Carolina. She also leaves behind 17 children and step children, 37 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Warren "Bud" Beck, her daughter and a step daughter. In addition to her family, Betty leaves behind many friends who will forever feel her in their hearts.
Memorial services will be held in Indiana and also Downsville, NY at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.newcomerfamily.com.