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He was a good man ... a joy to work with.
Greg Gamble
August 18, 2025 | Work
Lacey, Washington
Sep 10, 1943 – Jul 30, 2025
Earl passed away July 30 at home, surrounded by his family, from a brain tumor. Earl was born Sept. 10, 1943, to Betty and Millard Hale. He was raised in Cheney, WA, where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood full of boating, camping, baseball, cars and good friends. He earned a degree from Eastern...
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Greg Gamble
August 18, 2025 | Work
RIP, Earl From one transplant from E. Washington (Kennewick) to another (Cheney), you did a great job with the board for the community and technical colleges of Washington while residing in W. Washington. The state owes you a great deal of gratitude.
David A. Swanson
August 17, 2025
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
State of Washington
August 17, 2025
Earl was a friendly, generous and intelligent man who I met and worked with on legislative issues in the 1980s and beyond. I will miss seeing his smiling face!
Enid Layes
August 16, 2025 | Friend