1901
A.B.
2008
A.B. Blake
December 18, 1901 — September 15, 2008
Logan, Utah: Athol Barrett Blake, age 106, died September 15, 2008 at Terrace Grove Assisted Living in Logan, Utah.
He was born December 18, 1901 in Beaver County near Logan, Oklahoma to Jacob C. Blake and Martha Ella Barrett.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Jeanne S. Weeks, daughter, Jeannine Parker, son, Gary Blake (Shanna), step-daughters, Rikki Yarrington, Karen Wiley (Larry), 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 6 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brothers Elmer and Ernest, wife of 63 years, Marie Fisher, son, Bruce Blake, daughter, Gloria Nemnich, sons-in-law Gordon Flint, Larry Nemnich, Kenneth Parker and step-daughter, Kathryn Weeks.
He lived much of his life in Salt Lake City where he worked at Granite Mill & Fixture Co. and in the automotive business. He helped found the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
He was a faithful member of the LDS Church, which he joined at age 60. He adored little children and was beloved by adults who knew him for his agreeable nature and ready wit.
Thanks for special services rendered by Dr. Robert M. Nash, Dr. Rudolf Otrusnik and the caring staff of Terrace Grove and IRC Hospice.
A viewing will be held in Logan at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street on Friday, September 19, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3400 S. Highland Drive in Salt Lake City, with a viewing beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
He was born December 18, 1901 in Beaver County near Logan, Oklahoma to Jacob C. Blake and Martha Ella Barrett.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Jeanne S. Weeks, daughter, Jeannine Parker, son, Gary Blake (Shanna), step-daughters, Rikki Yarrington, Karen Wiley (Larry), 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 6 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brothers Elmer and Ernest, wife of 63 years, Marie Fisher, son, Bruce Blake, daughter, Gloria Nemnich, sons-in-law Gordon Flint, Larry Nemnich, Kenneth Parker and step-daughter, Kathryn Weeks.
He lived much of his life in Salt Lake City where he worked at Granite Mill & Fixture Co. and in the automotive business. He helped found the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
He was a faithful member of the LDS Church, which he joined at age 60. He adored little children and was beloved by adults who knew him for his agreeable nature and ready wit.
Thanks for special services rendered by Dr. Robert M. Nash, Dr. Rudolf Otrusnik and the caring staff of Terrace Grove and IRC Hospice.
A viewing will be held in Logan at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street on Friday, September 19, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3400 S. Highland Drive in Salt Lake City, with a viewing beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
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