1923
Ward
2008
Ward Gale
February 5, 1923 — October 14, 2008
Ward L. Gale
age 85 of Forest Lake
passed away October 14, 2008 surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by brother, Keith.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Phyllis; son, Douglas (Gloria); daughter, Joan (Bill) Snowden; five grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; sisters, Crystal (Don) Ewers, Iris (Wayne) Larson, Lorraine (Alger) Monson.
A Celebration of Ward’s Life will be held 4-7 PM, Friday, October 24, 2008 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Sharing of memories will begin at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to donor’s choice.
Ward, like so many others who have selflessly served our country for our freedom, leaves behind a grateful nation. We invite you to share a personal sentiment about Ward in the permanent community memorial scrapbooks. Please visit the Help Honor a Veteran article on the
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