G ene Anderson How did you meet? I have known Hattie for my entire life. She was basically part of the family. Memories of Hattie
Jamie Grable How did you meet? Through Protégé, Hattie was my mentor.
Don Marek How did you meet?
What did you learn from her? Or a quote you remember her saying? To hear Hattie speak was an inspiration. She made you want to be a better person and instilled confidence is being a woman in a man's world. Hattie paved the way for so many. What words would you use to describe her? Confident, Bold, Knowledgeable, Determined, the Icing on the Cake. Do you have a photo with her you’d like to share? Sadly, the only photo of Hattie that I have, is the one in my mind's eye, but that's okay; that's where my photo of her dad lives too.
I first met Hattie at the Main Office in Fremont after I started in 2009 (almost 15 years ago!). I regularly presented at the Board meetings about the commercial loan portfolio. What was your first impression? Hattie was always so warm and did a great job of making one feel welcome. It could be nerve-wracking presenting at the Board for the first time, and she did a great job of keeping the family feel and making one feel at ease. Tell us about your favorite or funny Hattie memory? I always remember her excitement about the Halloween carnival held each year across the street from Main. I believe she was instrumental in getting that started. It raised a lot of money for local projects supporting our youth. I also remember her monthly pie meetings with her Red Hat club ladies. She was always dressed to impress!
What was your first impression? How warm & open Hattie was to everyone she met, I was so nervous to meet her but she knew how to make you relax and feel comfortable. Tell us about your favorite or funny Hattie memory? Hattie shared with me a story of her mom and her laughing so hard til they cried from laughter. I love how deeply Hattie felt about her family. What did you learn from her? Or a quote you remember her saying? To always welcome to someone, to laugh, to smile, and to be vibrant!!!
What was your first impression? Always smiling, always laughing, always joyful.
Tell us about your favorite or funny Hattie memory? At my dad's funeral, as I was greeting people, she looked at me in the eye and gave me the biggest hug and said "I love you guys so much." What did you learn from her? Or a quote you remember her saying? That even in grief we can laugh and remember fondly.
Alan Hyman How did you meet? At birth
What words would you use to describe her? Joy Incarnate
What words would you use to describe her? Friendly, warm, dynamic, colorful, and unforgettable.
Naomi Bonfield How did you meet? Hattie came to see Brian. We'd seen each other before, but this was the first time we officially met. What was your first impression? What a sweet, nice Lady, with a Capital L. She needed no introduction, she knew my name, and greeted me like an old friend. Tell us about your favorite or funny Hattie memory? We drove together to/from SF, along with Brian. She spoke about the Bank and the Foundation, of course, but she was just my friend's mom. We talked about many things on that ride, and she asked my opinion on everything and cared about what I had to say.
What was your first impression? Bigger
What words would you use to describe her? Warm, generous, empathic
Michael Peng How did you meet? I met her when I joined community service work she initiated in 2006. What was your first impression? Hattie was very kind person with a lot of enthusiasm to devote to the communities. What did you learn from her? Or a quote you remember her saying? She encouraged me to devote time to the community. What words would you use to describe her? She was such great role model for me to learn and admire.
Tell us about your favorite or funny Hattie memory? Tried to do a somersault in our living room and broke her back. What did you learn from her? Or a quote you remember her saying? Care about people — try and forgive.
Sheryl Reis How did you meet?
I met Hattie when I was invited to attend a Women's Leadership Forum that she began within Fremont Bank in the mid 90's. What was your first impression? Hattie was excited to bring FB women together to create a pool of resources for all of us to benefit from. Relationships were important to her.
What words would you use to describe her? Down to earth, fun, and engaging.
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CELEBRATING HATTIE HYMAN-HUGHES
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