Hal Douglas Hiemstra

It has been more than two decades since I left the staff of WABA then D.C. I no longer have regular contact with that part of my life and only heard of Hal's passing last week. I always considered Hal one of our most upbeat, effective, and supportive board members. I still remember his words to me when I told the board I was moving on, "I can't imagine WABA without you, Heather." Thank you, Hal. I don't think you completely knew how much I needed those words of support at that time in my...

In the past year, I have thought of H often. Very often. I want to step into Mr. Peabody´s "Wayback Machine", so I could spend just one more day with him on Crestview Lane...or anywhere, for that matter. One of a million memories that sums up our friendship. In spring of 1973 I was in a car wreck that put me in the hospital for a month. H came to see me every day. Sometimes twice. I hate that I allowed our closeness to slip away when he moved to the east coast. But I still felt connected to...

Dear Dawn and family-- I only just learned of Hal's passing and wanted to express my condolences. I had the good fortune of meeting Hal in the ceramics studio at Lewis & Clark and subsequently, to share a house with him in Eugene while he was in grad school. I adored him... his curiosity, kindness, intelligence, humility, humor, accomplishments... he was a quiet constant as a friend and will be sorely missed. To this day, when I look at art, when I paint... I feel his presence and am thankful...

We send our deepest condolences to Hal´s family. We just learned of his passing today. As former members of NYAPC we know how kind and knowledgeable Hal was. We shared many moments working with Hal in church missions. Also Michael and Hal shared common roots as Oregonians and often shared memories. May God bless his family, Bernice McIntyre & Michael Pete in Massachusetts

Dear Dawn, I am only learning of Hal´s passing today and I am so very sad to hear this. My condolences to you and your girls. I worked with Hal at Scenic America and then in the same office space with Rails-to-Trails and finally at Ball Janik. He was so much fun and such a stylish dresser. I remember The birth of both of your girls. I cannot imagine you pain at this huge loss. My prayers are with you all. He will be missed. What an amazing man. So very sorry Carmen Hunt

Deepest condolences Dawn and your entire family!

Enjoyed the memories shared at the memorial service. My sympathies to all the family.

The Memorial service was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful person. Hal had the office next to mine at Ball Janik LLP for many years. He was fun to work with, an amazing advocate for our clients and would regale me with delicious stories and updates of the girls he loved - Julia and Kylie. He wore his love for Dawn on his sleeve. His smile could light up a room. I am sorry I couldn´t be at the service in person but watched the live stream. Sending love to his whole family.