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Bruce Fallon
March 11, 2010
Sister Lake,
My heart is full as I consider the legacy that was clearly left upon my heart and soul by the efforts of you and your wonderful husband. As I continue to serve in the church, I can feel his imprint on my teaching, upon my leadership skills and on all that I do. He is one of just a few I truly consider to be a mentor in my life. It is never easy to lose those we love. Elder Nelson taught that the only way to take the sadness out of our loss is to take the love out of life. Thank you and your dear husband for your effect upon so many. We love you.
Greg Sullivan
February 28, 2010
My sincerest condolences on the passing of President Lake. He was one of the great ones, a man I have always looked up to since I met him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce Lake
February 27, 2010
Dear Marie and Family,
Pat and I send our love to you at this time of Jack's passing. We know that he as suffered for some time but no matter the circumstances nor the time there is always a great void created. You and all of us will miss him greatly. We will see you at the graveside services this morning to express our love to you personally. May the Lord continue to bring you the peace that only He can provide.
With love.
Bruce and Pat Lake
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February 24, 2010
Dear Marie,
Ralph and I read with great sadness of the passing of Jack. We think of you
often and with much affection. You are
in our thoughts and prayers
With love, Carol Bernstrom Hogle and
Ralph H. Bernstrom
Barbara Gilman Hatch
February 23, 2010
I hardly know what to say through my tears. As a missionary, President Lake encouraged me and loved me and showed me gifts I didn't know I had. He encouraged me to write my first songs. He helped me recognize my worth as a daughter of God. He taught me not to murmur (still working on that). One of my favorite memories is kneeling in prayer together after a personal interview. We was so tall, I jumped up quickly so I could hug him around the neck once before he got up. I'm sure it was terribly inappropriate, but so heartfelt. He took such good care of us all. His love and influence are VERY far reaching. I can't even express them. SO often in my life things have come to mind that he taught in Zone conference, or said in an interview to help me personally. I thank GOD for sending me to Pres. Lake during such a formative and essential part of my life. My mission set the tone for the WHOLE rest of my life, in many ways. Thanks to you and Sister Lake, for two remarkable years in the CCM. I've missed you ever since. Til we meet again, dear man!
Cherie Silver Fogg Hale
February 22, 2010
Marie and family - Mike, Scott and family
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your husband,father, brother, friend and relative. So many precious memories flooded our minds as we read Jack's obituary today. We go back many years but the love is strong and powerful. Know our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Cherie Silver Fogg Hale
Susan Silver Perschon
February 22, 2010
As a young missionary I was indelibly marked by a Zone Conference talk on two words President Lake told us he lives by: Integrity, and Tenacity. I can think of no better way to honor his legacy than to say these are still the words that guide my life to this day. my most sincere condolences Sister Lake.
Christopher Young, Atlanta GA
Christopher Young
February 22, 2010
Sister Lake my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Of all the wonderful men who have been a part of my life Jack Lake stands proudly with them. I was privileged to serve with both of you.
GARTH AND KAY LYNN WAKEFIELD
February 22, 2010
Dear Marie and Family,
We extend our deepest sympathy at the loss of President Lake. Kay Lynn and I are so grateful for our association when President and Sister Lake presided over the Canada Calgary Mission. I was the Infield Representative in the Missionary Department in Salt Lake City and had the great opportunity of sharing many spiritual experiences with both President Lake and Sister Lake as they worked with the missionaries. We shared tears and also laughter.
We are recipients of his kindness and generosity and are so grateful for having had this fine association over the years.
Marie, we remember with fondness the evening that we spent with you and President Lake when we were visiting Phoenix. The food was wonderful, but the company was even more wonderful.
Please know how much we loved Jack Lake! He will be missed by oh so many!
Carolyn Denton
February 22, 2010
Jack’s passing has left a big void in the hearts of many people at the Arizona Golf Resort. He made a difference in our lives. We loved him.
We looked up to him, respected and admired him. He brought out the best in people, helping them grow and improve.
Jack Lake was a good man. He was fair and firm, considerate, generous, honest and decent. He truly cared about his people.
We feel proud to have been associated with Jack and involved in the growth and success of his Resort.
We’ll miss you Jack – you were our “rock”. You made our World a better place.
Carolyn Denton
February 22, 2010
what a great president you were. I have always looked up to you and sister lake. what grat love you had for all of us. My thoughts and prayer goes to you sister lake.
sally peterson geddes
Traci Mork
February 22, 2010
You will live in our minds and hearts forever President Lake...We love you so much and feel so honored to have had you as our President...
Love Always-Ryan Mork and Traci Fulks Mork
Sister Lake, we couldn't love you any less than he, you will always mean so much to us as well...
Jim Watts
February 22, 2010
I grew up with Scott in Salt Lake and always remember the admiration Scott had for his brother. The few times I met him were memorable occasions. When I had the opportunity to spend time with Jack in the Scouting program in Phoenix I was again impressed by his dedication to youth and his ability to get things done. I know he will be missed by many, but his memory will linger for his many good works.
Patrice Krier (AGR)
February 22, 2010
Heartfelt Sympathies to the family. It was a privilege to have worked for Jack, what a wonderful man - He will be missed!!
Monica McGinnis
February 22, 2010
Greg,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your father left a legacy that any son would be proud of.
February 22, 2010
Dear Marie and family: I lost a piece of my heart today. Jack is the one who gave me heart again - along with strength, faith and hope. He will be very missed by so many. I know he will rest in peace and you will live on with many, many wonderful memories. Caroline (Carrie) Pollard
Eliot and Bethany Brinton
February 21, 2010
Dear Sean and Amy, We are inspired to read about your father, a wonderful, righteous, loving patriarch and leader. You reflect his love and leadership in everything you do. He is a great man and his light and life will continue to bless the world and continue into eternity. May your choice family be blessed and comforted and feel of the Lord's love and know that your dear father Jack Lake, is watching over each of you and continuing to love and bless you.
We are ever grateful for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and The Plan of Salvation which makes families eternal.
Our love is with you,
Eliot and Bethany Brinton
February 21, 2010
Dear Marie, We regret the passing of your dear companion. He was a very special Mission President (with you by his side) and friend to me while serving in the Canada Calgary Mission. I was President of the Calgary Alberta West Stake and I greatly admired his dedication to regularly attend our Missionary Correlation meetings. As you may remember, we enjoyed getting together in our acreage home as he shared the challenges and joys of Missionary service. He was a very impressive Mission President with great wisdom and a powerful spirit. Our memory of him will never fade.
May the Lord be with you Marie.
Most sincerely,
Don and Marilyn Steele
Lisa Rodriguez
February 21, 2010
Rest in Peace Jack, you will be missed very much! My thoughts and prayers are with you Marie and your family.
Fred and Jane Watson Hales
February 21, 2010
Dear Marie,
I was saddened to see that your dear Jack had died. My memories of Jack go back to childhood. His parents Jack and Virginia were neighbors and in-laws of my Uncle Heber Kimball. I spent of lot of time at Uncle Heber’s and thought the Lakes were great people. I remember you both at the U and then our lives took different paths, as we moved to New York to raise our family when you moved to Arizona. I was thrilled to see what a wonderful blessing the two of you have been to the saints in Phoenix. What a wonderful legacy of service you and Jack have left. How proud the Lake family must be of all of you. Our love and sympathy to you and your family.
Irene Johnson
February 21, 2010
"Elder Lake" was a missionary in South Australia when I was 12 years old and came to our door in answer to my prayers. I went on to serve a mission, emigrate to the USA, marry in the temple, go to BYU and get a couple of degrees, travel and see more of the world, appear in a national TV series and on ... all because this man was a good missionary. I have never forgotten him and the influence he had on my young life. So I extend both my thanks and condolences to his family and hope that my good memories may be added to theirs.
Howard Wall
February 21, 2010
I send my sympathy to Marie and the family for their great loss. Jack was a giant among men in the Church, Business, Community, family and among friends. His accomplishment were great and his conunsel and advise wise. He will be missed by all of us who knew him well. I greatly enjoyed his teaching of the Gospel Doctrine Class and his speaking in Curch meetings He had a good knowledge of the Scriptures and a fine sense of humor.
I send my love and desire to be of any help possible.
Matt Jensen
February 21, 2010
I was saddened to hear about the passing of our dear President Lake. I was one of the missionaries who had the great privelage of serving with him from 92-94. President Lake had a unique ability to form close, personal relationship with nearly every missionary he presided over. I'll never forget the uplifting feeling I had when I was in his presence. He was like a father figure to me and always had the right things to say as if he knew me more than I knew myself. He may have left the earth, but his presence will forever be apart of who I am. Love ya president. Thanks for everything.
Carolyn Denton
February 21, 2010
Heartfelt sympathy to Marie and the Lake family at this sad time of great loss. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories of many happy years. Sharing your sorrow and grief.
Harry Gephart
February 21, 2010
Dear Marie and Family:
We Send our Deep Love and Sympathy At Jack's Passing. He Was truly an Incredible Man and Touched So Many Lives for Good. I Was priviledged to Know Jack "Salty" at USU in the Sigma Chi Fraternity and He Was a Great Friend and A True Brother in Every sense of the Word. My Wife, Rhonda was Blessed to Serve with Jack's Mom , Virginia, for Many Years with The Festival of Tees and when Sean married sweet Amy our ties with the Lake Family were closer. A couple of years ago, My son in law and I went to Arizona to Watch and enjoy the "Cactus League" pre season Baseball games for a week. While we were there I called Amy and she put me in touch with Jack. Always the Gracious, Kind and Generous Host, Jack insisted that we come over to Mesa and Play Golf at the Beautiful Arizona Golf resort, which we greatfully did..We had a Super Time and a Wonderful meeting with Jack even though he was in the middle of some very important meetings at the Resort. When we asked about paying for 18 Holes of golf, Practice Balls and the Cart, Jack just laughed and said.."It's Taken Car Of"..i said "Jack You Can't Do That" and He answered, OH Yes I Can.. I Own the Place.. He Won that Argument.. Words can not in any way express our Love for You and The Lake Family..We Plan to be at the Graveside Services on Feb 27th in SLC and Look Forward to Being with all of You. May Our Father in Heaven Bless and Comfort You and Help You Keep Jack's sweet Spirit Always Close to Your Hearts.
Love,
Harry and Rhonda Gephart
Julie Skalla
February 21, 2010
Sean and Amy, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Sean, you always spoke so highly of him and I know he was a huge mentor and example in your life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Love, Randy and Julie
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