Animated Adventures
Obituary

Wendy Jackson Hall, 32, formerly of Medfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2005 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington after a brief period of illness. Wendy worked as an animator, a film maker, a teacher, an author, and a promoter of animation since her graduation from Rhode Island School of Design in 1995.

Before moving to Bainbridge Island, Washington, with her husband in 2001, Wendy lived in Los Angeles and Seattle. Wendy shared her love of animation with the children of Bainbridge Island and other communities through her business, Animated Adventures. She taught workshops and served as artist in residence in schools throughout the Seattle area, enabling children to create their own animated films. On Bainbridge Island, Wendy also became known as the puppet lady, responsible for creating the Puppets on Parade workshops, at which she inspired community residents of all ages to create art for the 2004 and 2005 Fourth of July parades.

In addition to her work as a teacher and artist, Wendy was the current president of the Pacific NW Chapter of ASIFA (International Animated Film Association), a board member of ASIFA International, and a member of the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. More than anything else, Wendy loved children and sharing her love of animation with them. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Cinder. She will be sorely missed by those who knew her.

Wendy is survived by her husband, Porter Hall of Bainbridge Island, her parents, William and Jane Jackson of Cataumet, Massachusetts, and her brother, Andrew Jackson of Santa Barbara, California, as well as by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 3 at 3:00 PM at First Parish Unitarian Church in Medfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wendy Jackson Hall Scholarship Fund, c/o Bainbridge Island Community Endowment, 221 Winslow Way West, Box 305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.