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I remember Gail and her sense of humor, her devotion to her family, and her gentle spirit. No matter how difficult her treatment, she never complained. She was such an inspiration to all of us. Will always remember her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family always. Silvia Maxwell

Every memory I have of Gail is of her smiling. Every one. God bless the Purtan family.

Dear Purtan family. I had the honor of caring for Mrs Purtan for a brief time. After spending time with her and Mr Purtan and meeting several daughters I can say you family is a tribute to Dick and Gail's love and devotion. I know the loss of loving Christian parents and also know someday there will be a glorious reunion in heaven. I will pray for you during this difficult time. You have touched my heart and I was blessed by the short time I spent with you. You have touched more lives than you know.

Hi Dick, this truly has to be a sad time for you. I never got to know Gail well; I think we saw her at the two Kenmore High School reunions that we had. But, I was aware of what the two of you had been going thru, with Gail battling both Ovarian and Breast cancer. Bob Thompson had kept us up to date with your activities including an article in the Oakland Press around February 2010 which seemed to summarize your history up to that date. I remember two things; first when you toured our Indian Guide pack thru the WXYZ studios, and secondly when I was your "engineer" in your bedroom as you were the disk jockey transmitting music to the world! This was after school in Kenmore; I believe 1952-3? My best wishes to you. I am so sorry for your loss. But it appears that you have a great family to fall back on. My wife Pat and I have lived in California since 1980.