Birth date: Feb 20, 1912 Death date: Mar 19, 2009
Otis Douglas Hyde Feb. 20, 1912 - March 19, 2009 Otis Douglas Hyde was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Annie Mayes and William Brown February 20 of 1912. Raised in Oregon and Idaho, she graduated from Lake Oswego High School. She att Read Obituary
Thinking of the Hyde family and friends of Otis at this difficult time. I was not fortunate enough to ever meet Otis in person, but everything I have heard paints a picture of a lovely caring woman. I am sure she will be missed by all who knew her. Please accept my condolence, I am thinking of you all. Andy Stone##imported-begin##NULL##imported-end##
We moved into Otis and Charlie's nieghborhood 19 years ago and felt fortunate to have such wonderful nieghbors. Charlie told us about when he was a child how he used to swing on the gate and watch model ts go by when Gravelly Lake was a dirt road among other interesting stories and of our area. Otis we felt a special connection with after having a conversation one day with her and discovering my wife Belinda and her both attended the Riverdale school in Dunthorpe. Her love of nature and our nieghorhood was greatly apperciated. Otis was a treasure that we were blessed to have know. We will be praying for your mother and your family.
God Bless##imported-begin##Robert and Belinda Bowden##imported-end##
I had the pleasure of visiting with Otis many times at conventions and at her home. She was a delight to all. Otis and Charlie were very concerned about me during a difficult time in my life. Checked on me often and had good advice.
The area has lost a great lady. She will be remembered by all.
Bettie Dunn##imported-begin##Bettie J. Dunn##imported-end##
To Charlie, Douglas and Christopher, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. I had the pleasure of knowing her only for the past 3 years but I feel very blessed. She would tell me such great stories about the three of you. I know she took great pleasure in making the trip to Washington DC for the wedding - and meeting a waitress there also named Douglas! She talked about some of her travels as well - and dancing with your Dad. I would bring her flowers - she LOVED flowers. And it always brought me pleasure to see her perk up. I especially loved to see her light up when you walked into the room, Charlie. And she adored Loreena and all her caregivers!
Your Mom and Dad's support of Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge was tremendous - almost 20 years of giving - remarkable philanthropy!! We will always treasure your parents.
May your huge treasure chest of memories help her to live in your hearts forever and a day.
Warmly,
Cindy Niemi and the staff at MultiCare's Office of Philanthropy##imported-begin##Cindy Niemi##imported-end##
To Charles Hyde and the Hyde family,
Mrs. Hyde was a long-time and much beloved member of Aloha. She served as president from 1962-1964. We are grateful we were able to enjoy her warmth and energy for so many years.
Our sincere condolences,
Kathryn O. Galbraith,
Corresponding Secretary, Aloha##imported-begin##Kathryn O. Galbraith##imported-end##
Dear Christopher and family, I want you to know I am thinking of you as you gather for your mother's memorial service. She was such a gracious woman and I will always remember decorating the Great Hall with salal she had gathered for some event junior year. Sadly I will not be able to attend on Monday but look forward to seeing you, hopefully, in the future. Carole Fuller##imported-begin##Carole Fuller##imported-end##
The staff at Bekins NW was sorry to hear of Mrs. Hyde's passing.
We always knew summer had offically arrived when she called and reqested her summer furniture to be delivered and that winter was around the corner when she wanted it picked up.
The cute thing was she always asked that men to be older not those younger guys.
Please accept our condolences.
Joan Borge##imported-begin##Bekins Nw##imported-end##
We were so saddened to read about Otis's passing, she was a unique woman! We didn't know her well, but in the few times we met, she had a gracious and caring persona. Her family will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Donna Vurik##imported-begin##Bob and Donna Vurik##imported-end##
Dear Family,
By way of introduction, my husband Bart is the son of Les Bona, who was hired by Charlie not long after Les returned from serving in World War II. Les worked at West Coast his entire career for your dad/grandfather and loved every minute of it. The first time I met Otis was when Bart and I got married in 1967. We had a reception at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, and Otis and Charlie were there, with Bob and William. Otis was larger than life and I remember we chatted at length about gardening, ballet and what I might like to get involved with here in Tacoma. She was one of those rare people who, when she was speaking with you, made you feel that you were the only person in the room. For a young newlywed transplant from Los Angeles, she made me feel very special and I never forgot that kindness.
When Bart opened the newspaper today and saw the news of Otis' passing, we were saddened and yet, also pleased to read of a life so well lived. She touched so many people during her 97 years - and that is cause for rejoicing. Our thoughts are with you and we wish you nothing but wonderful memories of a lovely lady.
Suzanne and Bart Bona##imported-begin##Bart and Suzanne Bona##imported-end##
Otis Hyde treated me more like a son than a gardener. On Friday's for approximately 10 years I had the privilege of working her beautiful yard. Otis was very kind and a pleasure to work with. She took a personal interest in you that made you feel special. It was a pleasure to visit with Otis over the years and I will miss our cup of tea together. We should all treat people as Otis treated us.##imported-begin##Dan DeLorenzo##imported-end##
