Stephen P. Hale

Daphne sent me a copy of the program, with a notation by each name on how the person was related...son-in-law, nephew, daughter and I appreciate hearing about the services since I could not be there. Enjoyed reading the obituary and seeing all that Steve accomplished.

I remember when you and Steve first came to Holbrook and how nice looking he was and what a stunning couple you were together.

You know I loved your Mom and Dad and have enjoyed having all the wonderful times we...

I was saddened to hear of Steve's passing. The first words that come to mind about Steve: professionalism, dedication and kindness. He and I served as members of the Public Relations Council of the States and enjoyed many meetings together around the country. A good man!

Word of Steve's passing was slow to reach us here on the east coast, so I just heard the sad news today. I always thought of Steve as a gentle giant in the association world--an always helpful colleague who was the consummate professional. I particularly recall his hospitality when my husband and I looked him up (no easy feat given SLC's complex street address system) during a Utah vacation in 1995. R.I.P.

So saddened to hear of your dad's passing. May golden glowing energy fall upon you, enfold you and comfort you now and forevermore.
Blessings of peace and love to you all. ***

Sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Through all the year's that have passed since we lived next door to you on Garnette, he has remained one of my all-time favorite neighbors. I've missed bumping into Denna at the Bryner Clinic and catching up of family events.

FYI, Mom (Ada) passed away on November 3, 2008.

Dear Denna & Family,
We wanted to express our sympathy in your loss of Steve. We always admired him and respected him. We especially loved his sense of humor.
We will always have fond memories of holiday dinners in your fun and beautiful home with our close staff members from Bryner Clinic.
We pray the knowledge that you will be with him again will give you comfort in your loss.
May the Lord bless you.
Love
Gwen, Gaylene, & Genette

Dear Denna & Family: I am Fred Beck of the Salt Lake Emigration Stake where both of us have lived for many years. It was my pleasure to serve with Steve in some assignments throught the High Priests Quorum. Long before that however, is where I learned to love Steve Hale. In 1963, I and a small group were involved in an anit-tobbaco campaign in the area. We met with great resistance. We approached TV, Radio and Newspaper to support us. We even approached the LDS Church for support. The Tobbaco...

I loved Steve Hale. When I was president of the UEA, he became a good friend. But more than a friend to me and to Utah's educators, he was a social conscience. He cared so deeply about his community and his country and his world. He introduced me to Anytown, a community of high school kids who learn about each other's cultures. He talked about the civil rights movement and he talked in those soft Southern tones and he defied stereotypes. He was a man of great goodness. I am lucky to...

Dear Hale Family: I had the privilege of working with Steve at the UEA many years ago when I was a PR/Political intern. He taught me an extraordinary amount in the year I worked with him -- how to get to the heart of an issue, what makes something newsworthy, how to keep a sense of humor. I enjoyed the stories in the obituary -- those qualities are exactly what i remember most about your husband and father. My thoughts are with you at this time.

All best wishes,