Birth date: Apr 11, 1951 Death date: Jun 6, 2011
Gayle Ann HixsonApril 11, 1951 - June 6, 2011Resident of OaklandGayle Hixson of Oakland, CA passed away suddenly on Monday, June 6, 2011 at St. Rose Hospital. She was 60 years old. She touched many people's lives with her kindness Read Obituary
one of my fondest memories of my aunt would have to be looking forward to seeing her on the holidays as i grew up because i knew that she would be the first one i would be taller than and as a kid that was pretty important . I just wanted to say i love you aunti and when you went you took a big piece of all of us with you i love you and god bless. you will be greatly missed.##imported-begin##paul figieroa##imported-end##
Gayle & Family,I had the pleasure of working with Gayle & becoming friendswith her @ 2nd Generation. She was always so kind, generous, caring & thoughtful. Not only to the children but to all her fellow staff members. I will truly miss you Gayle, your smiling face & your little giggles.My Condolences##imported-begin##Alexis Hontalas##imported-end##
Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared is doubled. I am so happy and lucky to have had the honor to not only work with Gayle, but also to call her my friend. It is quite possible that Gayle was the most, kind hearted soul I have ever met. She was selfless, by always putting others first, making her ability to give, immeasurable. Gayle�s kind eyes and gentle hands where a reflection of her genuinely beautiful heart. I looked forward to seeing her smiling face each morning in the staff lounge at 2nd Generation Gateway. I couldn�t help myself�I would just have to hug her! I fell in love with Gayle when she supported my pre-school class (The Jellyfish) for several months, almost a year ago. Her hard work and unconditional love for children made her shine. She was loved dearly by everyone in our class, especially the children, who�s faces would light up when she entered the room. I will miss Gayle more then words can describe and appreciate every memory I have of her�I only wish I had known her longer. May time and love heal all of our hearts.All my love,Megan##imported-begin##Megan Jepsen##imported-end##
We will miss Gayle she was always special. Gayle was happyLHUu to see you where ever it was.##imported-begin##Leslie and Manuel Grech##imported-end##
Dear GayleI am sad for the lost of my dear friend and bus buddy. Her love, caring and compassion shined through with the quality of her work with the children at 2nd Generation. Her ability to help children learn and have fun through play was not just meaning full but was truly amazing as well. I am truly blessed to have grown to know her as a friend and worked alongside such a remarkable woman. I will truly miss her and our conversation on the Glen Park Shuttle bus in the morning and evening. Tonight at her viewing I recalled one time she held the bus up for me so I would not miss the bus home and have to stand in the rain for the next one to come in 30 minutes. Even though I miss her very much I know that god needed her much more and that is why he called upon her to come home. I will truly miss you Gayle my bus buddy! I thought of this bible reading when I said good-bye to Gayle tonight may it help confront us during this time of great sorrow:The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pasture: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.Sincerely, Catherine June Hegdahl (Geckos Teacher)##imported-begin##Catherine June Hegdahl ( Bus Buddy on Glen Park Shuttle Bus)##imported-end##
memories … I remember the children calling out your name and then going over to you to receive a hug when we would see you on a walk. You always made time for the kiddos, you truly cared for your coworkers, the children and their families. Gayle, you will be missed.##imported-begin##Erica Q##imported-end##
Gayle was a sweet lady that worked hard and just wanted to do her best and have a good time with the children. You can tell that she thought of others more than herself and that she loved her job. What a great role model….she will be missed, but we have good memories of her in our hearts. God bless…##imported-begin##Stella##imported-end##
Gayle, You have been awesome over the years. What a wonderful, caring, and loving step-Mom you have been to my boys; John and Nathan. I always looked forward to seeing you and Jim at our family functions, dinners and holidays. Jerry and I will miss your smiling face, and your laughter. Until we meet again, rest in peacelove,Scherri & Jerry##imported-begin##Scherri Stearns##imported-end##
Gayle was a sweet and loving person. On occasion we would work in the same room together.She had a genuine love for the children and it showed in her interaction with them. I rode on the shuttle with her at times and we also would spend time in the staff room enjoying coffee and chit-chatting about different things We would talk about our grandchildren. She was so very proud of her grandchildren. Even though I haven’t known her for too long ,I will miss her sweet smile.##imported-begin##Debbie Padilla##imported-end##
She loved you all so much. She expressed it in her own loving, loyal and kind ways. I�m sure all the cousins would agree she was the sweet one. Can�t make sense why her and why now, but I will try to use her kindness as an example in my life and cherish all the memories from the blast we had at the Sonny and Cher concert in our teens to sharing stories about our grandchildren.##imported-begin##Rhea Loriaux##imported-end##
