Keith Eugene Gale

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and very special friend, Keith E. Gale, peacefully passed away Monday, September 7, 2009 at his home.

He was born August 3, 1921 in Ogden, Utah to Fred Eugene and Oertel Innes Gale.

Keith graduated from Ogden High School in 1939 where he was co-captain of the football team and involved in ROTC. He lived in Ogden for 19 years and has resided in Roy for the past 69 years.

He was a Veteran of WWII assigned to the coastal artillery/antiaircraft division. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Attu, AK. He was honorably discharged in November of 1945 advancing to the rank of Tech Sgt., U.S. Army.

Keith married Laura Evans in Arimo, Idaho on January 26, 1946. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings in the ward and stake including Sunday School, Young Men''s, Membership Clerk, High Council and Bishopric. He and Laura were faithful home teaching companions. They influenced the lives of many members of the Roy 5th Ward throughout the years.

Keith worked at the Ogden Standard Examiner for over 50 years starting by sweeping the business office on weekends and after school. He retired in 1986 as the Mechanical Superintendent of the newspaper. In an article concerning his retirement the Standard stated "17,885 editions of the Ogden Standard Examiner rolled off the presses with three things in common, newsprint, ink and Keith Gale".

He and Laura enjoyed 63 years of association with a great group of people referred to as ''the Canasta Gang''. Thanks to all of them and their children for many years of camaraderie and good times. They also enjoyed Weber State athletics and were basketball season ticket holders for over 50 years.

They loved attending the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. They looked forward to their annual trip of visiting their daughter and her family, renewing old acquaintances, making new friends and cheering for the underdog.

Keith is survived by his wife, Laura; their children, Diane (Charles) Adams, Taylor; Jeff (Kathy) Gale, West Point; Greg (Kathy) Gale, Summerfield, NC; Mary Lu (David) Wheeler, Omaha, NE; 20 grandchildren, 23 A½ great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Carol Gale; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Darrell and Darwin.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Justin Mansfield and Kelly, and the caring staff of Vista Hospice for their loving care and concern for Keith. The family also thanks the members of the Roy 5th Ward and the Taylor 1st Ward for their many acts of kindness, love, charity, service and compassion. These acts will never be forgotten.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 12th at 11 a.m. at the Roy 5th Ward Chapel, 5300 South 2100 West.

Friends and family may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church house.

Interment, Roy City Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Keith''s name to the Primary Children''s Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 58249, SLC, UT 84115.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com