Birth date: Jul 20, 1953 Death date: Aug 14, 2006
Gayle Eleanor McWilliams passed away suddenly on Monday, August 14th. Gayle was born in Buffalo, NY on July 20, 1953. Service in the Army brought her to Fort Lewis, where she met her husband of 27 years, Fred. Gayle is survived by Read Obituary
Dear Fred, Surely an e-mail is a lame way to express my very deep sympathy and sadness at the passing away of Gayle. I have just now heard this from Susan by email and am writing from my sad heart.##imported-begin##Lynne O. Bertrand##imported-end##
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Dear Fred,
We were much grieved to hear the sad news from Susan. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts are with you.
Tamar and Iddo,
Kfar-Saba, Israel##imported-begin##iddo & tamar##imported-end##
Fred, I worked with Gayle for several years at Human Services. She was a delight and a bright spot in my day. I have been thinking about her most of the last week and sending you positive energy to support you in your loss. Sincerely, Chris Larsen##imported-begin##Chris Larsen##imported-end##
Gayle was my best friend for many years. We shared a love of dogs, travel and had a couple memorable New Year's Eve bashes...I very much regret the fact that I did not find out about her passing until yesterday, August 19th, and was unable to pay my last respects. I missed her company over the last several years as well, and will ALWAYS remember her laugh, and her crazy sense of humor, as well as a road trip through New England in a cheap little hatchback.##imported-begin##Karen (Morgan) Elliott##imported-end##
Fred, Gayle was an inspiration to those she worked with and an awesome friend. I am so sorry for your loss.
Natalia (Tali) Vance##imported-begin##Natalia Vance##imported-end##
Gayle was a treasure in the pharmacy.
As Medical Director of Puget Sound Behavioral Health hospital, I was under stress, to say the least. After a particularly bad batch of meetings (every week), I would go to the pharmacy (only air conditioned area in the patient care section) to prepare my resignation speech. Gayle would take me by the forearm, flash her beautiful blues at me and say, "You can't quit - a lot of people depend on you to keep the place going. You can't do that to them - you're their chief." Thus guilt tripped, I would go for another week.
Goodbye, Gayle, and Godspeed,
John##imported-begin##John Sindorf, MD##imported-end##
A huge shock...Gail's passing is a reminder that we can't count on our lives playing out like we plan them. We have to cherish every day.##imported-begin##Candace Hunter##imported-end##
Fred:
You met Tali and I in Seattle when we went to see Gayle receive an award. I remember learning that night how funny Gayle could be and meeting her wonderful partner.
Keep all the good memories close to your heart and that will help you get through these difficult days.##imported-begin##Gigi Arrington##imported-end##
Gayle was the brighest, most ethical, motivated and techological advanced pharmacist Puget Sound Hospital and Pierce County E&T had been privileged to have.
I will miss you Gayle. Sweet dreams.##imported-begin##Gigi Arrington##imported-end##
