Gayle Broadbent-Ferris

Gayle, I miss you. and will continue to stir your fire within me - see you later...love to you.

Gayle,
You were the glue,
and
stubborn.

-a poem for my sister who was super

Gayle cared to a fault, a fact that she was unsuccessful at hiding behind her wit and revelatory sarcasm. If you had the honor of being the victim of her sarcasm you were invited to have a good laugh, free of charge, but at your own expense.
She was so worthwhile. I've always admired her. She was a prolific artist and the master of so many mediums. Her skill,...

Shake it up girl, wherever you wander! We will all miss the razor sharp wit, short fuse, and rocket launchingly brilliant streak that you have been in our lives! More than anything, I'll miss the way you could string the most amazing words together...Your window flooded my world with brilliance and I am lucky to have known you.

Scott, lo siento mucho por tu perdida.

A friend called last night and told us of Gayle’s passing. We talked for quite a while about our memories of Scott, Gayle, and Jacob. It became clear that they are like a part of our family. Like a circle that is gathered around holding us together, and then we realized that Gayle was no longer in the circle. How can that space possible be filled?
As we remember, Gayle was shy, but had a little twinkle in her eye, and a warm smile. She could light up a room. The mysterious way about her...

I only met Gayle once, but I remember her well. She was like a big streak of magenta down a full white page. --Kim Walters (friend of Gayle's sister, Ardell)

Gayle made everything more exciting and fun. Her infectious laughter and quick wit made her the life of the party. She will be greatly missed, but she left us with many happy memories.

I don't know how to express my sadness at Gayle's passing. She was a wonderful person who made me feel better for having met her. I will forever be in awe of her creativity and spirit. This world is now something a little less without her in it.

Gayle was a force of nature. She was vivid, bright, and passionate about the things and people she loved: her family, art, wilderness, and food. Although Gayle had a marvelous, quick sense of humor, she did not suffer fools gladly. Her honesty was breathtaking.

I am honored to have known her as a beloved niece and exceptional friend.