Ronald Lee Hake, age 85, passed away early in the morning of June 6, 2019. He was born February 11, 1934, to Orlys Virgil & Alma Matilda (Erb) Hake. He married Marjorie Ellen Bowles on June 3, 1954; they were married for 63 years.
Ronald was born in Edon, Ohio, the oldest of three children. He grew up working on the family farm and was a machinist by trade. In 1973 he moved his family to Phoenix, AZ for health-related issues. He retired from May Industries in 1999. His relationship with his Lord and Savior was of most importance to him. He served in the church for most of his life. After his retirement, he served the community of Monte Vista Church of the Nazarene. Most days he spent his time helping those with needs, assisting with household chores, or taking people to their doctors’ appointments. He would also find time to help his kids – painting was one thing he did great because he was so precise and neat. Most of Ronald’s later years he spent caring for his wife, who had a stroke in 2005.
Ronald is survived by his children, Kent (Jean) Hake of Glendale, AZ, Karlen (Sue) Hake of Heber, AZ, Keith (Debbie) Hake of Phoenix, AZ, Krystal (Jeff) Chamberland of Glendale, AZ; by his 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his brother, Dayton (Shirley) Hake of Fort Wayne, IN, his sister, Dolores (Keith) Sholl of Toledo, OH, and his brother-in-law, William (Barb) Bowles of Sun City, AZ. Ronald is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; parents, Orlys and Alma; and son, Kelvin Hake.
Viewing and visitation will be held on Monday evening, June 24, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral service will be held at Monte Vista Church of the Nazarene, 3313 N 40th St, Phoenix, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014, in memory of Ronald Hake.
Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Sean Johnson
June 9, 2019 at 10:02 pmWhat a wonderful man with a heart of gold! It was a blessing and honor to know Ron. He is soaking in all of the rewards and love from our Savior now. My condolences to all of you, but please be at peace with knowing where he is now.
Chris Light
June 10, 2019 at 8:19 amOur hearts ache for the loss of a loved one among The Hake Family. Our hearts also are filled with Joy knowing that Ronald Hake has returned to his eternal home joining his wife & All of God’s children. God has blessed us all with his child Ronald & it was an honor to know him. We love him & those close to him.
with much love & our sympathy,
Chris & Deana Light
Bob & Mary Lloyd
June 10, 2019 at 7:09 pmWe will miss your dad. He and your mom were amazingly loving people with the gift of hospitality that showed the love of Jesus by welcoming us in along with multiple others. What a gift you were given by having such loving, caring parents. We appreciate how well they passed on the trait of hospitality to their children-you honor them each time you welcome a friend or stranger in.
We love you all Bob and Mary Lloyd
Dana Smith
June 17, 2019 at 8:27 pmIt’s great that so much of the former Ohio family is now in Phoenix area with your dad! Praying for blessings on all of your family in your time of loss. A life well lived can be celebrated though.