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Official Obituary of

Gale M Rasmussen

March 1, 1949 ~ April 9, 2019 (age 70) 70 Years Old

Gale Rasmussen Obituary

Gale M Rasmussen, age 70, passed away on April 9, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gale was born March 1, 1948 to Max B Rasmussen and Joyce Rasmussen (Green). Gale married Rolene Rasmussen. They have been married for 18 years.Gale has volunteered 30+ years for the Vernal City Fire Department, dedicated his life to serving his community through the fire department and serving on the boards for numerous county projects including the Uintah Rec Center and the Buckskin Hills Gun Range. Many in the community will remember his teaching of fire safety at all of the local schools. He spent his time outside of that with his family and up on Diamond Mountain. He was an avid wildlife supporter and huntsman, which he passed onto his children and grandchildren. He had a knack for finding water underground (witching a well) like not many could.He served in the Army during the Vietnam war and supported other vets throughout his life.Gale is survived by: Wife Rolene RasmussenSons: Bodie (Sarah) Grandkids Amelina (10), Anders (4), Nicholas (2), William (6 months)Digger (Amanda) Grandkids ChareDacee Clegg (24), Kainen (22), Kylen (10), Addison (6)ChareDacee (Nathan) Clegg Great Grandkids Jerim (4) and Nettalynn (2)Chuck, Grandkids Gabryelle (9)Sisters: Joye Rowell (Larry), Ann Stewart, Karen RasmussenBrother: Scott Rasmussen (Sandy)Gale is preceded in death by his mother and father Max and Joyce RasmussenA celebration of life will be held Saturday April 13, 2019 at 2PM at the Vernal Fire Station (495 East Main Street) with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 11. A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers an account has been set up at Mountain America Credit Union to accept donations for the Vernal Fire Department.Visitation Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmGlines 6th Ward Chapel

78 South Aggie Blvd
Vernal, UT 84078

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