SHEILA MACRAE. In his later years, MacRae enjoyed a successful nightclub and concert career, making the best of a stroke that left his left arm paralyzed in 1982 and forced him to permanently settle in Lincoln, ending a 11-year commute from the Midwest to Beverly Hills. Title Year Status Character; Jonny's Golden Quest: 1993: TV Movie: Dr. Rachel Quest (voice) Zhong Hua jing hua: 1992: "[11] The couple were the parents of four children: actresses Heather and Meredith MacRae, and sons William Gordon MacRae and Robert Bruce MacRae. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 'The friendly relaxed atmosphere in the state is great. Tom Roper at Roper & friends, all of whom will mourn her loss and miss her friendship. Lincoln, Neb. In addition, Liz is survived by many 'Those were classics that will be around long after I'm gone and long after my kids are gone,' MacRae said in a 1981 interview. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of long time She was oldest of six children, and from an early age, developed a love of nurturing her siblings. He battled alcohol problems for many years, but overcame them by the late 1970s. Had four children with Sheila MacRae: Meredith MacRae (born 1944); Heather MacRae (1946); William Gordon (1948) and Robert Bruce (1954). No doubt plenty of her fans were surprised that she agreed to . He had been hospitalized since Nov. 27 for treatment of cancer of the mouth and jaw, and Shafer said death was related to cancer but declined to be more specific. How Billy makes his way to Heaven and back again, providing love and solace to his wife and daughter, and redemption for himself, is the . But Ill always be with you.. Try again. MacRae chose to live in Nebraska partly because his wife Elizabeth had relatives in the state and because of what he called the friendliness of the people. He battled alcohol problems for many years, but overcame them by the late 1970s. star Gordon MacRae, before their divorce. GREAT NEWS! Meredith Lynn MacRae was born on May 30, 1944 in Houston, Texas. She passed away in 2010 at the age of 84 from a lengthy illness. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Elizabeth MacRae (58469110)? An accomplished singer, dancer and impressionist, MacRae was married to Oklahoma! In 1967, he replaced Robert Preston in the original Broadway run of the musical I Do! Photographic portrait of Gordon MacRae an American actor and singer. He also appeared on drama shows such as Lux Video Theatre. Meredith MacRae: The Tragic Death of the "Petticoat Junction" Star and Daughter of Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae #NewsBreak. Mr. MacRae. Search above to list available cemeteries. He made his Broadway debut in 1942, acquiring his first recording contract soon afterwards. The family asked that memorials be sent to the National Council on Alcoholism. Elizabeth's family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff Winning a contest enabled him to sing at the 1939 New York World's Fair with the Harry James and Les Brown orchestras. Heather MacRae, Gar MacRae, Amanda MacRae, Robert Bruce McRae: Nicknames: Meredith MacRae, Macrae, Meredith Lynn, Meredith Lynn Macrae: IMDB: . With wife Sheila. In 1948, he appeared in his first film, The Big Punch, a drama about boxing. 47K views 6 years ago These are 3 great recordings of Broadway songs by the great Gordon MacRae and also his a recording of a standard performed by a number of Broadway singers. But I'll always be with you.". 0%. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The MacRae family asked that memorials be sent to the National Council on Alcoholism. Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. March 1 (UPI) -- A trio of engineers broke a Guinness World Record when they created and threw a paper airplane that flew a distance of 289 feet and 9 inches. 3 STAR. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. School in 1943. She died on July 14, 2000, Manhattan Beach, CA. An extract from it remembered MacRae as a a humble man who oozed with a sincere friendly warmth., She shared with family members gathered at the private burial the contents of a small framed motto MacRae had in his home. GORDON AND SHEILA MACRAE. I spoke to him not long ago, and he said, Clara (his pet name for Miss Day), Im going to beat this. And, I thought he would, Miss Day said. Brothers and 1967) Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft ( m. 1967) . . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. During the last year, cancer prented him from performing, Mrs. MacRae said. She graduated from Pawnee City High School in . In October 1948, on ABC, he starred on the radio show The Railroad Hour. Gordon MacRae was married, secondly, to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and fathered one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae in 1968. About 300 attend MacRae's Funeral. [2] He died in 1986 of pneumonia, at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska, aged 64. a CD and an award-winning nightclub act, entitled "Songs for My Father", which included the many glorious songs from Gordon MacRae's biggest musical films, Oklahoma! Meredith MacRae's Life Path Number is 8 as per numerology. MacRae married the former Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft of Sterling in 1967. [9] Earlier in 1958, MacRae guest-starred on the short-lived NBC variety series The Polly Bergen Show. Heather MacRae, GarMacRae, Bruce MacRae, and a half-sister, Amanda MacRae. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. www.roperandsons.com. This brilliant performer continued to tour, when his health would permit, allowing audiences to relive some of his biggest film hits. 8 At age 19, he won a talent contest sponsored by Picture Magazaine, earning a two-week engagement at the New York World's Fair Outdoor Dancing Pavilion singing for Harry James and Les Brown . In 1946, he was the "singing emcee" of The Teentimers Club, a Saturday morning program on NBC. She said her father responded, No. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. MacRae was a baritone. (AP) _ Actor-singer Gordon MacRae, who crooned in a surrey with the fringe on top in Oklahoma 3/8 and later battled back from the blackouts of alcoholism, died Friday at age 64. But love of family You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Though her travels took her many places, It Born in Davenport, Neb. (More on that in a bit.) You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He was married to Sheila MacRae from 1941 until 1967; the couple were the parents of four children: actresses Heather and Meredith MacRae, and sons William Gordon MacRae and Robert Bruce MacRae. everything and loved sharing the many amazing stories of her life. Person hired to promote new 'Scream' movie prompts 911 calls. September 7, 2010 in Lincoln, Neb. Thereafter, MacRae appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom, and The Bell Telephone Hour. Their daughter, Amand 17, was born in 1968. [2] That same year, he starred opposite Kathryn Grayson in the third film version of The Desert Song and teamed with Jane Powell in Three Sailors and a Girl (1953). Gordon MacRae, the singer and actor who starred in the film versions of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein 2d's benchmark musicals ''Oklahoma!'' and ''Carousel,'' died yesterday at Bryan. East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Winning a contest enabled MacRae to sing at the 1939 New York World's Fair with the Harry James and Les Brown orchestras. on Born in Davenport, Nebraska on December 7, 1925, she was the daughter of Effie and Eugene Lambert. 13 photographic prints (contact sheets). MacRae, best known for playing Alice Kramden to Jackie Gleason's Ralph in the 1960s re-creation of "The Honeymooners," died Thursday. Scientists believe they've found untapped helium reserves, Extra food support ends for millions of low-income U.S. taxpayers, Man arrested after explosive device found in his luggage at Pennsylvania airport. Kinkaider opened a tap room in the former train depot in the Haymarket in 2018. He was buried at the Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1941, she married Gordon MacRae, who recorded such hits as Rambling Rose, So in Love and Its Magic and hosted his own TV show in the mid-1950s. This account has been disabled. These include: 1.. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Female. "He was a very good friend to everyone," said MacRae's brother-in-law, Charlie Curtin of Sterling. daughter, Amanda, was born the next year. Please subscribe to keep reading. She was 92. Donn Rosenauer described the service as a gathering of those who knew MacRae as husband, father, relative and very good friend., President Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan sent a telegram that said MacRae will always be remembered wherever beautiful music is heard.. MacRaes daughter, actress Meredith MacRae Mullavey, said she had asked her father in his hospital room three weeks before his death whether he feared the end. at Independence House for their loving care and compassion. She had a popular nightclub act with her husband, "Oklahoma!" The pair finalized their divorce in 1967, and she married TV producer Ronald Wayne that same year. He battled alcohol problems for many years, but overcame them by the late 1970s. Albert Gordon MacRae was created on March 12, 1921, in East Orange, NJ. Actor who appeared in musicals such as Carousel and Oklahoma! March 1 (UPI) -- A basketball player from Poland broke a Guinness World Record in London when he jumped 10 feet and 5 inches to complete a between the legs slam dunk. My gorgeous sister Amanda with her husband, Lance, and her son , Dayton. We had so much fun when we made films together, and our favorites were On Moonlight Bay and By the Light of the Silvery Moon, the actress said. Sheila MacRae also produced a film, "The Perils of P.K.," in 1986. Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 January 24, 1986)[2] was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearances in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! During his career, he fought with alcoholism and eventually overcame it but at the price of his marriage with Sheila. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Her strong family ties ultimately drew her back to Nebraska in 1980 where she and Gordon made Lincoln their home. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Live updates from the girls state basketball tournament, Lincoln elementary student brings loaded handgun to school, Cheerleader competes by herself at Nebraska state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Lincoln man hit adult son in head with baseball bat during argument, police say, Lincoln fifth grader who brought gun to school won't be prosecuted, but parents could be, prosecutor says, Kinkaider continues to expand after finding 'a home in Lincoln', Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for March 2, Sights and Sounds for 2023 Girls State Basketball, New biotech can 3D print living cells inside the human body. love of nurturing her siblings. A private burial was planned. Gordon has been found in 12 states including Kansas, Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, Massachusetts. At the gaveside service, his younger sister, Mary Curtin, read a family tribute that she composed. [citation needed], MacRae guest starred on McCloud. She was oldest of six children, and from an early age, developed a Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. meredith macrae daughtermary calderon quintanilla 27 februari, 2023 . He was 64. That exposure boosted their careers, and they performed in nightclubs all over the world including a show in front of Queen Elizabeth at the London Palladium until they separated in 1965. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. MacRae appeared as herself in a 1955 episode of I Love Lucy, titled The Fashion Show, in which Lucille Ball modeled fashions with other celebrities wives, and was in such films as Backfire (1950), Caged (1950), Pretty Baby (1950) and Bikini Beach (1964). Though her career took her many places, it was in New York City where she met and married the love of her life, Gordon in 1967. He was host of The Railroad Hour on radio from 1948 to 1954. [2] Warners put him in a Western, Return of the Frontiersman (1950). The couple adopted Lincoln as their summer home in 1971, saying that neither New York nor Los Angeles was a proper place to raise a baby. Hi. Sisters-in-law, Steven and Karen Lambert and Jerry and Yvonne MacRae and Day were teamed again in The West Point Story (1951) starring James Cagney and Mayo, On Moonlight Bay (1951), and the all-star Korean War tribute, Starlift (1951). You dont realize whats going on until you admit you are owerless over this creeping, cunning, dastardly powerful disease and that your life is unmanageable, MacRae said. The MacRaes had made Lincoln their summer home since 1971. A memorial service for Elizabeth MacRae is scheduled for Monday in Elizabeth About 300 people attended a memorial service at Sheridan Lutheran Church, where MacRae sometimes sang. Polish basketball player breaks slam dunk world record. Sons funeral home said Friday that MacRae died at a rest home after step-daughter Meredeth MacRae, and step-son, Bruce MacRae. 'I found out I was drinking too much,' he said. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The "ice queen" of French cinema, Catherine Deneuve was known for her glacial portrayals of reserved beauties with mysterious pasts. (married in 1967)Mother of Amanda MacRae. They remained married until his death. Died. Sorry! An extract from it remembered MacRae as a "a humble man who oozed with a sincere friendly warmth. Born In. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He also filled in occasionally for Ed Sullivan. Elizabeth J. MacRae, 84, widow of Gordon MacRae, passed away on Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. There was a problem getting your location. In 1948, he appeared in his first film, The Big Punch, a drama about boxing. Since undergoing treatment for alcoholism in 1978, MacRae had spoken out on the disease and was honorary chairman of the National Council of Alcoholism. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Thereafter, MacRae appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom, and The Bell Telephone Hour. Elizabeth MacRae. His last days were really spent trying to overcome this, she said. MacRae married Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft, a Nebraska native, in 1967, and their daughter, Amanda, was born in 1968. MacRae's second marriage was to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. 'Then one day he heard me singing and asked me what I wanted to do for a living,' MacRae told United Press International in 1956. was in New York City where she met and married the love of her Gender. Of the four, Meredith and Heather MacRae followed in their fathers footsteps both pursuing acting careers. He battled alcohol . She had something to say about -- Actor-singer Gordon MacRae, who gained fame in the musicals 'Oklahoma' and 'Carousel' and later became a national spokesman in the fight against alcoholism, died Friday of cancer. They remained married until his death. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Elizabeth J. MacRae, 84, widow of Gordon MacRae, passed away on September 7, 2010 in Lincoln, Neb. Nancy and Hess Dyas, Joan and Bill McNally. GORDON AND SHEILA MACRAE. Meredith MacRae, 56, who played comely country girl Billie Jo Bradley in the CBS-TV sitcom "Petticoat Junction" from 1966 to 1970, died of brain cancer July 14 at her home in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Verify and try again. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The MacRaes had made Lincoln their summer home since 1971. of two Broadway musicals, "Oklahoma" and "Carousel." MacRae's marriage to Sheila MacRae, who played Alice Kramden in television's 'The Honeymooners,' ended in divorce in 1966 after 25 years. She was 56. He had supporting roles in the films Zero to Sixty (1978) and The Pilot (1980). Please subscribe to keep reading. Add to your scrapbook. She cherished her Oops, we were unable to send the email. Widow of actor Gordon MacRae dies in Lincoln. Try again later. Residents who knew MacRae as "Gordo" remembered him more for his strength of character than for the rich, booming voice that won him international fame. In the late 1960s, he co-hosted for a week on The Mike Douglas Show. His spouse is Sheila MacRae ( m. 1941; div. Born Sheila Margaret Stephens in London, she was sent by family to live on New Yorks Long Island just before the outbreak of World War II. and Ginny Parker, whom she treated as family. In the wake of her daughters death, she did not perform for years. Ms. MacRae, who had a tumor removed from the right side of. "He had a significant impact on a lot of people personally, not just professionally," said Larry Rose, who worked with MacRae at a Lincoln Hospital dependency treatment center. cemeteries found in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [3] From 1945 to 1948 he also hosted and performed on The Gordon MacRae Show for the CBS radio network.[4]. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He was a replacement performer on Junior Miss. 100%. son-in-law, Lance Daley, and grandson, Dayton Gordon. She was an actress on various television shows from the 1960s-1980s. MacRae was perhaps best known for his performance as Curly in the 1955 film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's landmark musical, 'Oklahoma,' and his role in 'Carousel' the following year. Liz was devoted to her loved ones The memorial service was preceded by MacRae's burial in Wyuka Cemetery. He and his wife, Sheila MacRae, appeared together frequently and even released an album together. Widow of actor Gordon MacRae dies in Lincoln Widow of actor Gordon MacRae dies in Lincoln By The Associated Press Sep 10, 2010 0 The widow of singer-actor Gordon MacRae has died in Lincoln.. MacRaes career skyrocketed when he was signed to a contract by William Orr, a talent scout for Warner Bros. MacRaes credits include, The Big Punch, 1948, Look for the Silver Lining, 1949, Backfire, 1949, and Return of the Frontiersman, 1950. Starlift, Three Sailors and a Girl, Look for the Silver Lining, The Big Punch, The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady . She left behind a daughter who is upholding her mom's legacy in her own way. He starred in the TV musical The Gift of the Magi (1958). Second wife of Gordon MacRae. Daughter of Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae. Meredith Lynn MacRae (May 30, 1944 - July 14, 2000) [1] was an American actress, singer and talk show host. During Christmas 1958, MacRae and Ford performed the Christmas hymn "O Holy Night". His other films include On Moonlight Bay and By The Light of the Silvery Moon. Dated 20th Century. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at They had one daughter, Amanda. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. MacRae suffered from cancer of the mouth and jaw, but ultimately died in 1986 of pneumonia, at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska, aged 64. MacRae began to suffer, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, from bouts of heavy drinking and, by his own admission, developed into an alcoholic. More recently, she performed in a show titled An Evening With Sheila MacRae, a recounting of her life. He was known for being a Movie Actor. Cause of death: Oral cancer, Pneumonia - Jan 24 1986 - William Jennings Bryan House, Meredith MacRae, Heather MacRae, Robert Bruce McRae, Gar MacRae, Amanda MacRae, Mar 12 1921 - East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Jan 24 1986 - Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA, Apr 1 1950 - 4648 Ledge, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, Meradith MacRae, Heather MacRae, William G MacRae, Mar 12 1921 - East Orange, Essex, New Jersey, United States, Jan 24 1986 - Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States, Jan 25 1986 - SouthEast, Florida, United States, William L MacRae, Helen Violet MacRae (born Sonn), Sheila MacRae, Elizabeth J MacRae (born Lambert), Meredith Lynn MacRae, Robert Bruce MacRae, Jan 24 1986 - William Jennings Bryan House, United States, William Lamont Macrae, Helen Violet Macrae (born Sonn), East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. She loved art, music, and poetry, but love of family was what set her heart aflame. Richard Berger (1965-1967) . Gordon MacRae is escorted out of the Cheshire County Superior Courthouse in Keene, N.H., Sept. 30, 1994. She was American by nationality. Mrs. MacRae said that although her husband suffered a stroke in 1982 and doctors said he would never be able to work again, he kept performing out of sheer guts and willpower.. Before this, he attended Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Amanda Daley, Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. A Midwesterner with a rich voice, MacRae made good in every field he entered, becoming one of the entertainment industry's rare 'five-letter men' by enjoying success in films, radio, television, recording and nightclubs. 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