Gail Wuotila

I think about Gail and the many acts of kindness she contributed to the work we were doing for patients and the staff at Kaiser in the Golden Gate area. Her words of wisdom and wit were unmatched and provide guidance for me today.

My Dearest Gail,
Thank you for being my friend, for sharing yourself, for the ways you always included me in your life. I knew when we first met that you were special; not afraid of this life. You would jump in and help out; it was your nature. And when you found Mark and made your life together it was spectacular to watch. Two souls so nicely tied together. With love and fond remembrances I shall say good night.

I am so sad to learn of Gail's death. Still, I am heartened to know she is no longer burdened by the disease which took her from us long ago. My heart goes out to Mark, and I honor him for the way he cared for Gail during her illness.

My family moved to Wells Street in Morgantown WV when I was in 6th grade and Gail was in fourth. My family lived next door to the Reams until both Gail and I were long away from home. Gail was my dear friend. We played endlessly with paper dolls...

I am very saddened to hear about Gail's death, as well as her long struggle with her illness. Gail was a very important part of my life at Kaiser Permanente, especially during my tenure in San Francisco. She taught me what I needed to know about the intensive care nursery and nursing of high risk neonates in order for me to do my job. She was an important member of my leadership team when I was the chief nursing officer at SF Kaiser. My adminiration for her was tremendous. She will be...

Gail was a great friend and mentor to me for many years. I will always remeber her kindness, wit and consistent reminder that patients always come first. Nursing has lost a great role model. My sincere sympathy Mark as you cope with Gail's untimely death.

My favorite memory of my God Mother and Auntie Gail is our trips to the Farmer's Market, when my family and I would vacation down to California from Seattle. I remember warm summer afternoons, windows down in her VW, and tunes blasting as we drove to the market for fresh fruit and veggies. Walking the long rows of stands, I would point out different produce items and Gail would tell me what they were. As a young woman, taking trips to the market with just us girls was something I always...

My deepest condolences to Mark and the entire Ream family. Gail was a lovely aunt and a kind soul. She will be greatly missed. In loving memory, Kari Wuotila

I first met Gail in 1977 on a solo trip to San Francisco. She had a great presence of mind for everything going on around her, and particularly what Marky was up to. She once met me downtown at the airport bus station in her little red VW. It was one of our first meetings. It remains a clear picture in my mind because there was not much room for my piece of luggage as the rear seat was window-high with empty "Tab" cans, and you can bet that she also was sipping one while driving me to...

Gail, you were the elder of us cousins, and yet you never pulled rank on us. You allowed Jeff & I to take a dip in the creek on a very cold Thanksgivinng Day.I remember the many times you made me comfortable having not so little feet. I am sure that our fathers are having a big party in that " CABIN" in the sky to welcome you. Would you please be sure to hug your Uncle Marlin & my Uncle Vince for me. And squeeze Aunt Ann & Granny Ream &Uncle Johnny And Uncle Pidge & Aunt Phyllis Tell Uncle...