In Memory

William 'Brack' Hale - Class Of 1950

William 'Brack' Hale

William Brackenridge Hale, known to everyone as Brack, was born in Pasadena on May 17, 1931 and died in his home in Sun Valley, Idaho on October 26, 2020. Brack was a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, after having served four years in the Navy during the Korean War.

After working for Coldwell Banker in California and then in Boise, Brack moved to Sun Valley in 1980, where he founded Resort Real Estate with his partner, Neil Eddy. After retirement, Brack and Jack Thornton built second homes on a cliff overlooking the Pacific, north of Puerto Vallarta, enjoying the crashing surf below and delicious Mexican food.

Brack learned to cook in the kitchens of his mother and Julia Child (a neighbor and friend of the Hale family), retaining many of Julia's handwritten recipe cards. Brack hosted many dinner parties in Sun Valley, often featuring oysters on the half shell. He was known for his devotion to his dogs, who are eager to see him again, and for entertaining visitors while relaxing in his lounge chair, with a splash of scotch and a cigar close at hand.

Brack was predeceased by his good friend and brother, George. He is survived by his brother Sam, Sam's wife Sylvia, and their son. Brack's many friends in Idaho and California will miss his stories and companionship.

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