Gloria Jean Hake

Gloria Jean Hake, 82, passed away peacefully in Clinton, Utah. She was surrounded by the love of her family at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.

Born on June 26, 1943, in Staten Island, New York, to Mary Furlong Weaver, Gloria dedicated her life to the care and nurturing of children. She was a beacon of stability and warmth, serving as a foster parent for over 26 years. Her home was a haven where she ran a preschool and in-home daycare, shaping the lives of countless little ones. Even in her later years, her passion for education continued as she worked as a reading aide at the local elementary school attended by her grandchildren.

Gloria was a pillar in her community and gave of herself freely to her church. She served faithfully as a "Compassionate Companion," attending funerals to offer comfort, support, and a helping hand to grieving families whenever they needed it most. She was truly someone you could lean on for help or advice in difficult times, and she cherished her morning walks through the neighborhood with her friends. She had so much love she could not put into words, so many people would receive messages—so many messages—containing memes or GIFs expressing just how she felt for them.

Her family was the center of her world. Some of the brightest highlights of her final year were the weekly dinners with her son Ceasar, her grandson Jon, and Barbara and Jayson’s family. These evenings were filled with laughter, storytelling, and the making of new memories. She held a special place in her heart for Zach, cherishing their almost daily chats. She always called him her "secret," a nickname that the whole family understood with a smile. At home, she loved the nights spent playing board and card games with her grandsons, Zaydon and Daxton.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Symbii Hospice for all of their help, care, and kindness during the last months of Gloria’s life.

Gloria is preceded in death by the love of her life, Gary Hake; her baby son, Greg; her brothers, Pete and Lee; her sister-in-law Nina, who was Pete's wife and more like a sister to her; her mother, Mary; and her stepfather, Eldon Jensen.

She is survived by her children: Gary Hake Jr., Tina Schroyer, Michelle Vence, Lynette Hake Harvey, Angie Hake, Barbara (Jayson) Cox, Casey Hake, and Ceasar Hake. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, as well as the many foster children and their families whom she loved as her own.

She leaves behind a legacy of service, friendship, and unconditional love that will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

If you would like to send flowers, the family kindly asks that you refrain from sending roses, as Gloria had a strong dislike for them.

Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Memorial Mountain View Mortuary, located at 3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah.

An additional viewing will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 12:30 to 1:45 PM, with funeral services beginning at 2:00 PM.

Interment will follow the services at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery, at the same address.