Grays Harbor Spotlights

Pete and Sally Hegg met as sophomores at a dance during their time at Hoquiam High School in 1951 and just like the saying goes, the rest is history.

After graduation, Pete attended Western Washington University and Sally went to Grays Harbor College. Before Pete’s senior year of college, they were married on August 31, 1957.

After college, they moved back to Hoquiam to start their family. Pete began his teaching career at Hoquiam High School and served as vice-principal and athletic director. Sally enjoyed being involved in her kids' activities and became a Cub Scout and Blue Bird leader.  She was also the room mom and volunteered to help in school and community activities.  After the children were in school, Sally also began working for the Hoquiam School District.

In 1976, Pete took the position of principal at Eatonville High School and served there until 1982, when he returned to Hoquiam to become the principal of his alma mater, Hoquiam High School, retiring in 1994.

Pete and Sally loved their family and had many fun adventures together through the years. Through traveling and hosting events for family and friends, their love for each other continued to shine throughout their 64-year marriage. When Sally developed Alzheimer's later in life, Pete continued to be devoted to her. When the pandemic came along, Sally was living at Pacific Care Center and while Pete was not allowed into the facility, he still visited her twice daily by looking through the window to give her a smile and a wave and make sure she was eating breakfast and dinner.

Sally lost her battle in 2021 and Pete passed shortly after in 2022. Because of their devotion to each other, our community and education, their kids created the Pete and Sally Hegg Memorial Scholarship to honor their beloved parents. Their son, Mark said, "education was important to them. They cared about diversity and supporting the kids that may struggle in school by giving them opportunities and a fair shot. This was important to them and it is now important to us to carry that on for Hoquiam High School students."

The Pete and Sally Hegg Memorial Scholarship is for Hoquiam High School graduates who are involved in activities and have a desire to continue their education but may need a little extra help. Thank you to Mark and family for creating this great opportunity for our local students!