Harold V. Mackey

I was privileged to have Mr. Mackey as a chemistry teacher in 1983. He helped to inspire me to attend his alma mater, UC Berkeley. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies.
Sara Doenges, Class of 1970

I had Col. Mackey in both my junior and senior yrs in high school. An inspiring teacher, he also made the in-class IUPAC competitions fun. He will be remembered fondly and with great appreciation for having known him.

Mr Mackey was my chemistry teacher my senior year at HUHS. It was my hardest class in high school and I can remember all of us running up to see our exam grades posted on the door after each exam. He and Carl Eberly were both challenging and inspiring teachers I remember fondly these 37 years! May God bless them both.

I enjoyed Mr Mackey's Chemistry class. He always seemed to see the potential in his students. I have never forgotten Mr Mackey or his story of making torpedoes when at Berkeley. He was a great teacher. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.
Chris M. Toste - HUHS '77

Harold Mackey lived an exemplary life. He was a good man and a fine teacher. His life touched many and we are the better for it. I am sorry for your loss.

I did not know Mr. Mackey, but I sent my condolences and prayers for his family.
Mr. Mackey, through is life served well and truly blessed all who knew him and those of us who only now are informed of his great public service. R.I.P.

Mr. Mackey was an amazing man who made learning chemistry easy. I will always remember him fondly and aspire to live as bright a future as he saw for me.
Brad Smith - HUHS '76

Mr. Mackey was a great teacher. I had no idea of his earlier career and achievements. What an incredible life he led. RIP Mr. Mackey

Trish (Snow) Jacobs HUHS Class of 1987

I took chemistry from Mr. Mackey in 1976. He was strict but had an unique sense of humor. He touched many lives. Rest in peace.

My most sincere condolences and heartfelt thoughts to my friend Kate, to his wife Caroline and all Colonel Mackey's family at this time. Vicki Moore, Perth, Australia

Mr. Mackey was a wonderful teacher. He always took the time to encourage his students to strive to be the best they could be. I will never forget him.

Colonel Mackey was my mentor and inspiration. For the past 21 years I have had the privilege of teaching Chemistry in his old classroom at Hanford High School. I will continue to cherish the books and materials on my shelf that still bear his name. He is gone but will never be forgotten.

I am sorry to hear of Mr. Mackey passing but I am glad he had a full life and a very productive one also.

I took chemistry from Mr. Mackey when I was a sophomor and was a lab assistant my senior year 1967. He was a great teacher and very nice gentelman. He had a way of bringing chemistry, especially carbon chemistry, alive,very interesting, and fun. I have great memories from those days.

A few years after highschool Tim Harrah and I stopped by to say hi when Mr. Mackey was out in his yard and he gave me and Tim some advice; "Go to Alaska and work on the pipeline it will be a great adventure". Mr. Mackey was the greatest!

Gran, Aunt Kate, and Dad, We love you all very much. Know that you are in are thoughts and prayers. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Mr. Mackey, Was my teacher and my friend in the 60's at HUHS... His Son Bruce also my friend and also Mrs. Mackey. Mr. Mackey, "thank you for everything", you and your family always gave me a helping hand as a struggling High School student. Bruce God bless you and your family. My best to your Mom and sister... Jerry Conrad

I have had many very good educators in my life. Harold Mackey and Carl Eberly were two of the very best. Chemistry is not a simple subject, but Mr. Mackey was a gifted instructor. I am very lucky to have been one of his students. I am pleased to read that he had a long, full, and happy life. He certainly deserved it. My deepest condolences to his family. I share your loss.

Mr. Mackey and Mr. Eberly were two of my favorite teachers ever. I had no idea of his great life prior to teaching. A GREAT AMERICAN! Blessings to the Mackey family for their loss. Tim Simon HUHS Class of 1976

I will always remember Mr. Mackey, and his bow tie. As a student of his in the 70's, I appreciated his high standards and expectations. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Kate & Family, I am so sorry for your loss.

To his family, our deepest condolensces. I was a student of Mr. Mackey in 1970. I still have his yearbook quote to me, "Remember your Chemistry" and have shared that with his son, Bruce. He was a great teacher.
John & Michelle Semas

You will forever live on through your wonderful legacies. You created a wonderful family. We will always strive to make you proud. We love you Great-Gramp/Gramp. Rest in Peace.