Gardell Arlo Blake Obituary (2024)

It is with great sadness that the Blake family announces the passing of Gardell Arlo Blake on December 11, 2024, in Yakima, WA. He was born on October 3, 1951, to Ray and Lorene Blake, at Portland Adventist Hospital in Portland, OR, and was a beloved Husband to Barbara and a loving Father to Jeffrey and Jeremy. Gardell earned his Nursing degree from Kettering College, in Kettering OH, graduating with his wife Barbara in 1974. He was a passionate Nurse who loved to help people in their physical wellness, personal growth, mental wellness and spiritual growth. He always kept Jesus number one in everything he did, and God's love radiated every moment out of Gardell. He immensely enjoyed playing piano and singing religious music at church and home during his free time. Gardell took out 10 years to sell Christian books and Literature. He spent 30 years at the Washington State Fair SunDome, where he loved meeting crowds of people and getting them literature that would help them come closer to Jesus. He was a doer and loved doing projects on his property, projects for his Church, and he was always ready to lend a helping hand to others. Gardell will be remembered for his love of conversation, kind and gentle nature, his love of life, his love of family, and his generous heart. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. The family wishes to thank Dr. Picozzi and staff of Virginia Mason for their exceptional and loving care. Thank you to the staff of MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital where he passed. Gardell spent the last few weeks of his life on the Oncology Unit (2nd floor), where he had worked his last 16 years of Nursing before retirement. He was taken care of by the very people he worked beside for many years! Thank you for showing your love and support for Gardell in the wonderful care you provided for him in his last days. Words cannot describe our gratitude! A Celebration of Life will be held at the Selah Seventh-day Adventist on Sunday, March 16th at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Pancreatic Cancer Society, Yakima Humane Society, or the Selah Seventh-day Adventist Church. RSVP with family if you wish to attend. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.brooksidefuneral.com