Mary L. Hale

I had the pleasure of working with Mary at Edmonds Community College, where she still stands out as one of the most energetic and inspiring leaders I've had the pleasure to know. She had a gift for connecting with others and serving her community and though she will be greatly missed, her legacy lives on in many forms: her students and colleagues, her garden, her community, and of course her family, to whom I send deepest condolences.

I knew Mary from our many years together at Edmonds CC. She was a delightful person. Our talks were always warm. She was genuinely interested in people's lives. She was an excellent teacher.

I knew Mary for several years through AFT union activities. I admired the way she worked with all of us and lead the retiree chapter. When I lose someone dear, I read Mary Oliver poems and think about the circle of life and as she writes "I consider eternity as another possibility" May Mary's spirit last for eternity. My thoughts and prayers go to her family at this sad time.

I forgot to add my name to the condolence comments I made. My comments include a references to Don and Mary and I working on the Clark College school newspaper. Those years when Don and Mary met on the newspaper and I met my husband Pat were such a grand time in our lives.

My sympathy to Mary's family. Mary and I attended Clark College together. Both Mary and Don were great pals. We shared many late nights putting out the school paper and many great times during those first years of college.

It would be our strongest wish that fate had not proven the truth of the observation that "bad things happen to good people". We cannot think of a couple who worked worked together so well and with so much wisdom and energy to make our world a better place. Our deepest sympathy to the Hale family. Bruce and Barbara Keithly

I am heartbroken to hear of Mary's passing and my deepest sympathies go out to Don and the entire family. Mary was mentor to me, both professionally and personally, and much of my garden I owe to Mary. May you find comfort in your own memories and the memories of the hundreds if not thousands of lives Mary affected and influenced.

Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family and my true best friend Kristin...tough week for the family. Aunt Mary always had a contagious smile. May she rest in peace. Regards

Sending love and sympathy to Don and family. Mary was a great instructor putting on classes at the PUD which I coordinated at the time. We became friends as well as business associates sharing many good laughs. Such a classy lady! Sarah and my daughter, Melanie, have been friends since High School and it was Melanie who initially let me know of Mary passing. Such a sad loss and far too soon!