Obituary: Ellen Maureen Gorman McCarty, 62, Hood River

Ellen Maureen Gorman McCarty of Hood River, Oregon, passed away on March 18, 2023, at the age of 62 after a long struggle with cancer.

Ellen was born in Everett, Washington on December 10, 1960, to the proud parents of Gordon Gorman (Deceased) and Esther Gorman (Deceased). She is survived by her 5 Siblings Cindy Pruiett, Brian Gorman, Sandy Wright, Terry Smith and Carol Witt.

Ellen was a 1979 graduate of Hood River Valley High School and enjoyed getting together with her schoolmates as much as possible. She attended Mount Hood Community College where she met Keith McCarty and they were married on November 14, 1981, at the Hood River Church of the Nazarene.  Ellen is survived by her children Malerie Ray and her husband Casey, Nathan McCarty and his wife Skye and their children Del and Vera, and her daughter Taylor McCarty.

Ellen received her Bachelor’s Degree from Portland State University.  Ellen enjoyed spending time with her family members, writing, traveling, sewing, gardening, and crocheting hats.  Ellen’s hats have traveled the world with those she has met during her travels.

Ellen was a sensitive, shy, compassionate woman, especially towards those less fortunate or ill and would give up her coat to someone in need.  Ellen volunteered at the Hood River warming shelter and during her last few years made hats for women with ovarian cancer. Ellen enjoyed making people smile.

Please consider donating to the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and Southwest Washington in her honor.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.