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Elizabeth Hope “Betty Blue Eyes” <I>Clark</I> McHenry Burdge

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Elizabeth Hope “Betty Blue Eyes” Clark McHenry Burdge

Birth
New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
18 Mar 2020 (aged 92)
Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA GPS-Latitude: 41.7284014, Longitude: -71.1231257
Plot
Plat 27, Lot 3-52
Memorial ID
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Elizabeth H. (Clark) McHenry- Burdge, age 92, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Clifton Rehab and Nursing Center, Somerset.

She was the wife of the late Warren P. Burdge and the former wife of the late Francis M. McHenry. Elizabeth (Betty) was a loving mother and compassionate caretaker.

She was devoted to St. Jude and gave to those most in need.

Betty Blue Eyes, as she was lovingly called, had a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.

Besides spending time with family and friends, she had a lifelong passion for learning.

She also enjoyed reading, listening to music, and going on Sunday afternoon rides.

Being an avid animal lover, she volunteered at the Roseburg, OR, animal shelter from where she rescued her beloved dog, Corky.

Born in New Bedford, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Elizabeth M. (Cheetham) Clark.

Elizabeth was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Union Hospital School of Nursing, and Southern Oregon State University, where she earned her BSN.

She had a rewarding 45-year career as a Registered Nurse.

Prior to her retirement in 1991 from the VA Hospital in Roseburg, OR, she worked at the Union Hospital, where she was an ER nurse and a clinical supervisor and instructor for the Diman LPN Program.

Elizabeth was the mother of Michael F. McHenry (wife Susan) of E. Taunton, Paul C. McHenry (wife Mary Ann) of Portland, OR, Elizabeth M. Doupe (husband Dr. Michael Doupe) of Marshfield, Anne Marie Petit (husband Thomas) of Berkley, Jean P. Carey of Somerset and Maureen R. Faires (husband Robert) of Wichita, KS.

She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son Michael, her granddaughter Megan Carey Leary, and her siblings: Eleanor Desmond, Dorothy Matthews, Evelyn Babbitt, and James A. Clark.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 2:00 PM in St. Patricks Cemetery, Fall River.

Donations in Elizabeth's honor may be made to; Clifton Rehab Activities Department, 500 Wilbur Ave., Somerset, MA 02725, or to any Veterans organization of your choice.

Published in The Herald-News on Jul. 16, 2020
Elizabeth H. (Clark) McHenry- Burdge, age 92, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Clifton Rehab and Nursing Center, Somerset.

She was the wife of the late Warren P. Burdge and the former wife of the late Francis M. McHenry. Elizabeth (Betty) was a loving mother and compassionate caretaker.

She was devoted to St. Jude and gave to those most in need.

Betty Blue Eyes, as she was lovingly called, had a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.

Besides spending time with family and friends, she had a lifelong passion for learning.

She also enjoyed reading, listening to music, and going on Sunday afternoon rides.

Being an avid animal lover, she volunteered at the Roseburg, OR, animal shelter from where she rescued her beloved dog, Corky.

Born in New Bedford, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Elizabeth M. (Cheetham) Clark.

Elizabeth was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Union Hospital School of Nursing, and Southern Oregon State University, where she earned her BSN.

She had a rewarding 45-year career as a Registered Nurse.

Prior to her retirement in 1991 from the VA Hospital in Roseburg, OR, she worked at the Union Hospital, where she was an ER nurse and a clinical supervisor and instructor for the Diman LPN Program.

Elizabeth was the mother of Michael F. McHenry (wife Susan) of E. Taunton, Paul C. McHenry (wife Mary Ann) of Portland, OR, Elizabeth M. Doupe (husband Dr. Michael Doupe) of Marshfield, Anne Marie Petit (husband Thomas) of Berkley, Jean P. Carey of Somerset and Maureen R. Faires (husband Robert) of Wichita, KS.

She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son Michael, her granddaughter Megan Carey Leary, and her siblings: Eleanor Desmond, Dorothy Matthews, Evelyn Babbitt, and James A. Clark.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 2:00 PM in St. Patricks Cemetery, Fall River.

Donations in Elizabeth's honor may be made to; Clifton Rehab Activities Department, 500 Wilbur Ave., Somerset, MA 02725, or to any Veterans organization of your choice.

Published in The Herald-News on Jul. 16, 2020


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  • Added: Jul 15, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213066041/elizabeth_hope-mchenry_burdge: accessed ), memorial page for Elizabeth Hope “Betty Blue Eyes” Clark McHenry Burdge (18 Dec 1927–18 Mar 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 213066041, citing Saint Patricks Cemetery, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Bob (contributor 47343192).