Gary Hatch Flake

August 17, 1943 - February 28, 2015

Gary Hatch Flake, 71, passed from this mortal life on February 28, 2015. She was born August 17, 1943, in Coalville, Summit County, Utah, to Clark and Cleo Parrish Hatch. The first 18 years of her life was spent on the family farm in Oakley, Utah. Gary was the fourth in a family of six children. She was preceded in death by: Velma (Earl Allred); Wallace; Ranae (Floyd Franson). She is survived by: Clark (Evelyn) Vernal, UT; Wendy (Robert Wood) Albion, WA. Gary married Miles Kowallis Flake January 30, 1970. Miles passed away December 11, 2014. They have two sons, Keith (Karla) West Valley City, Utah, and Lee (Ha-Jung) Nagasaki, Japan. There are eight grandchildren who will dearly miss Grandma. They are Kindi, Kayle, Keian, Kyson, Konor, Seya, Eugene, and Jina. Gary will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She cherished all of the friendships she had. She loved the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the opportunity to teach the lessons in her camp. She had a deep interest for history, especially her own family history. She always looked on the bright side of life; even as she battled cancer. She loved her chemo group and the abundant positive attitude present during each treatment. Gary and Miles enjoyed traveling, camping, and seeing the world around them. A typical trip around the block included a drive up Logan Canyon to Montpelier; and then on to Preston before returning home. Their favorite camping area was Monte Cristo. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 pm on the evening of March 12, 2015. A second viewing will be March 13, 2015 beginning at 10:30am. The funeral will be at noon on March 13, 2015 at the Nelson Funeral Home 162 East 400 North, Logan, Utah. Burial will be in the Smithfield Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.