HARRIET SPANEL

Our sympathies to Harriet's family. She had enthusiasm plus for the many groups she was involved with. Her leadership was vital and her contributions to our city and state were many. On a personal level,she was such a positive and caring person. It was a joy to know her.

Harriet was a kind, diplomatic, caring human being who was also a great listener. She cared about the lives of others and demonstrated that through her work and in her community, every day.
How much I enjoyed my meetings with Harriet to discuss septic tanks and other exciting issues. We managed to have lively conversations about such fantastic topics as that! Plus many other topics, of course. I was honored when she asked me to help her to pick someone to construct her new home and assist...

I can remember knowing I was at the right place when I saw her bumper sticker and it said "A woman's place is in the House...and also the Senate.

Harriet was such advocate for nature and the environment - in her home area and beyond. During her time in the WA State Legislature, she was the strongest voice for finding a solution to protecting older forest on Blanchard Mountain. She was a delight to be in the outdoors with and always so genuinely appreciative of the work local volunteers and nonprofits were doing. Harriet left a natural legacy that will endure. Thank you Harriet. You are missed. Our deepest sympathies to all of the...

Clayton and I met the Spanel family when they moved to the Liberty St neighborhood with their boys. Our two boys and their boys attended Franklin Grade School. We worked on many school
functions and projects together as well as neighborhood get togethers. We were all very excited for them when their daughter joined the family making it complete. Harriet was a real icon in all of her endeavors. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to her family.

I had the privilege of serving as Harriet's pastor at Assumption Church from 1975-81. She was not yet in elective office but was always an activist and I used to kid her about looking undressed without a button or two advocating some important cause on her blouse or sweater. I was a somewhat headstrong young priest, and she taught me a lot about the importance of listening in a collaborative way and the huge gifts of our Catholic women. I'm sure the patient perseverance she demonstrated...

Dear Spanel Family,
Although I hadnt seen either of your folks for years, I remember them fondly. I met them in 1971 or so both at church and had your dad at Western and had pretty much kept in touch through the years. I am so sorry for you loss and know they will be missed. As you know, our mom was a go getter. I thank her for her service. My prayers go out to all of you .God bless, Tony Volchok

Harriet Spanel was a legend. I served on the Mayor's Parks & Recreation Commission with her when I was a teenager back in the 1970's. She taught me ALOT and i am the professional I am now thanks to Harriet and her mentorship in my teen years.