I was glad I was able to attend Gail"s Memorial Service and be with her family. She was a special and long time friend of mine since we met through the Bellevue School system. Anyone who knew her was Blessed by her Presence and Friendship. Mary Begley
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Gail was a Tri Sigma sister, and a good friend. We met in the 1960's. What a lady!! In our group we called her the Duracell bunny - she went on and on, to so many new adventures after leaving the school system. We loved our yearly summer gatherings at her place in Lacey. She will be missed. Love to her family.
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It was a wonderful service celebrating such an amazing woman.
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A new star in the universe GFM
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Nooya Lake, Misty Fjords, Alaska
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2005, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Carnival Festival
— with
Michelle Masden,
Gail MacLean,
Jeanne Brovold
and
Valerie Kurowski
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Gail adored her family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I met Gail at ISB in Beijing. We became fast friends who enjoyed TGIF G&Ts, restaurants, concerts, and travel. She visited my family in Palm Springs and we got to drop in on her at her Jubilee home. We were planning to meet up in Europe when she was living in Vienna and we were in Budapest, but sadly, COVID spoiled our plans. Gail was a feisty, wise, warm, and adventurous woman. We had such fun! Thinking of her now puts a smile on my face.
Sarah Davis, friend and colleague from ISB Beijing
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Gail's love for people and life lives on--she is sustainable energy! She lives on through her strong, compassionate, forgiving family. I always considered her a second mother and treasure our late-night phone conversations (she was a night owl!).
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My condolences to your family. My memories of Gail was her zest for life and her love of family. It was so heartwarming to hear her stories of the extensive travel plans she would make to be near family. She had such a kind and gentle soul and I know GOD welcomed home and Angel. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.
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What a positive role model Gail was for women of Jubilee! She and I, along with six other women from Jubilee, were in a monthly dinner club for more than 12 years. We all participated in conversation but there was something special about Gail’s contribution to each discussion. She shared her firsthand experience of growing up in segregated Paducah and how that influenced her advocacy for social justice. She had us regaling in laughter as she spoke of misunderstandings because of cultural differences when living in China and Kuwait – some accidental, some intentional. She told us about her excitement before and after attending the Washington Governor’s ball with her son, John. Most importantly, she often talked about her love of family.
I will miss Gail, a woman of Southern grace and dignity while strong and assertive in her values.
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We loved Gail so much. She was my mother, Liz Gerdnic’s, best friend. They saw each other often since childhood. Gail’s passing ended the Yaya sisterhood of the four of them from school. I knew she would outlast them all as she was so fit. Mom and Gail passed within six months of each other. We were happy Mom could say goodbye. My heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you.
Julia
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I worked with a powerful woman, Gail MacLean, at Universal American School in Kuwait. Gail worked hard, relaxed hard, traveled a lot, all the while thinking much. She was always full of good reflections, advice, helpful to the elementary school children and staff, and a joy to be with. I marveled at her travels afterwards and her love for her family.
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