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Karen Padilla (Swanson)
October 16, 2023
I was her neighbor on Salgado Av 1984-1994. I knew her when she only has Nicholas (she called him Buster). She was friendly and helpful, as I was just 26 years old, married with 2 girls. She helped me grow up. I will never forget her and although am very sad she left us way too soon, we will be reunited in Heaven one day. To Nicholas, I give you love and I have many fond memories of you (one of which when you helped my oldest daughter write in her bedroom wall of our brand new house) That memory makes me smile.
God Bless You All
Cindy Harrison
July 12, 2011
Gail was a caring, loving person. She got me started in crocheting. Once I complete crocheting a blanket, I will dedicate the project to her. She will truly be missed. She is in Heaven with God!
Cindy Harrison
Laura Johnson-Willens
May 5, 2011
I first met Gail after I moved from San Francisco. I would always see her on Bart every night. Soon we started talking on a regular basis and we became very close friends. It turns out she and I had alot in common. She worked in the insurance industry as well as myself. We had stories and it seemed our jobs were quite similar.
The last time I saw Gail was in January. She,I and a friend of ours had lunch with her at Orale in Brentwood. We were celebrating her birthday. I loved their place in S.F. and wanted her to try it out. I know how much she loved mexican food. She introduced me to some mexican restaurants in our area.
After meeting Gail for her birthday I would call her to see how she was doing and we would make plans to together again. Soon thereafter, after several calls and no response I sent her a card letting her know how much she met to me and how I was thinking of her. I never heard back from her and only recently received my returned card that was sent about 3 weeks ago stating the address was "vacant". I did not know what to think! I thought she had either taken a turn for the worse and was either in the hospital or living with one of her children. I did not have their phone numbers so I began to search the internet for information. I just realized yesterday that she passed away.
It is so difficult knowing I will never see her again. How often do we talk and see our friends and family members not realizing this may be the last time we heare from them. We take this for granted. It makes you stop and think.
Gail truly loved her family. She was so proud of now being called grandma. She was always happy after returning from seeing her grandson.
I will truly miss her. She had a great heart. She would never ask anyone for anything but was always giving to her family and community. If people could give 1/2 of what Gail did the world would be a better place. She spirit of an Angel. I know she is with the Angels and now in peace.
I will miss you Gail. You were a true friend.
Gail's 1973 Marina High School Graduation Picture
Ellen Bezemek Holmgren
March 25, 2011
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Bob Carson
March 24, 2011
I was saddened to hear about Gail's passing on.She was truely a nice person.We had been in a group of friends who were very active in the 70's. i had reconnected via classmates. very sad
Pamela (Suokko) Borris
March 24, 2011
Gail and I attended Corvallis Elementary School and in high school had fun times in driver's training class and working on the newspaper together. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Ellen Bezemek Holmgren
March 23, 2011
Gail was a very good friend of mine at Marina High School and we both graduated in 1973. She was always such a sweet person, and I valued our friendship. I am thankful that we reconnected a couple of years ago on Classmates and Facebook. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Susie Elkins
March 21, 2011
I worked closely with Gail for more than 12 years. She was very passionate in her devotion to her family & her volunteer work with the Freedom High Boosters. My condolences to her family...
Connie Monaghan
March 18, 2011
My sincere condolences to Gail's family. A group of us from Marina Class of 73 reconnected after many years and shared our lives together via email. I'll miss talking about Big Brother and Amazing Race with Gail. She loved those shows! Gail was one of the most selfless women I have ever known. God Bless you Gail and May You Rest in Peace in Heaven.
Mary (Meadows) Clarke
March 18, 2011
I first met Gail in the 7th grade and we remained good friends all thru school. I had the good fortune to find her again all these years later and rekindle and enjoy her friendship for these past 3 years. Her passing deeply saddens me. I will never forget all the good times we had so many, many years ago. Rest in peace my friend.
Ricardo Novoa
March 18, 2011
My most sincere condolence to Gail’s family. She was considered more like family than a neighbor. The Novoas Family
Maria Novoa
March 18, 2011
My most deepest condolence. It was a privilege to be her neighbor for 23 years. Maria D. Novoa
Cindy Wood Sobrero
March 18, 2011
I send my heartfelt sympathy to Gail's family. Peace be with you at this sad time.
March 18, 2011
It is with such sorrow that I read about Gail's passing. Gail was such a strong woman, never seeking sympathy, never complaining. A good email(da) sister, who loved her children deeply. She will be missed. Sally (Milosic) Green, Marina High Class of '73
George Zieman
March 18, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies. It was an honor and pleasure to have worked with Gail.
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