Published in the Deseret News from 4/25/2004 - 4/26/2004.
Salt Lake City UT

      Nihla Marie Lake"Together Forever"  Nihla Marie Swett Lake,
63, passed away April 24, 2004 in Sandy, Utah, after a courageous
17-year battle with cancer. Born November 4, 1940 in Manila, Utah to
Thomas and Vena Moore Swett. Married Shirl Ray Lake in Salt Lake City,
Utah February 6, 1959; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He
preceded her in death September 23, 2003. Nihla was an active member of
the LDS Church. She served many years as a Scout Leader and in Relief
Society. Nihla's greatest work here on earth was her compassionate
service, which included making hundreds of hats and leper bandages for
the Humanitarian Center and local hospitals, a Helping Hands volunteer,
opening her home for the Indian Placement Program and for many other
children in need. She had a great love for children and was a day-care
provider for years. She dearly enjoyed gardening and being outside
in nature. She also enjoyed cooking and providing meals for others.
Nihla's love for her children and grandchildren was shown through her
many acts of love and kindness. Survived by children, Robert (Shel-lie)
Lake, Paulden, AZ, Laura (Drew) Schmidt, Kearns, Michael (Rachel) Lake,
Sandy, David (Alma) Lake, Salt Lake City, Gary (Cindy) Lake, Sandy, Amy
Lake, Sandy; 11 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two brothers and
four sisters. Funeral services to be held Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at 11
a.m. at the Mount Jordan 1st Ward Chapel, 8950 South 400 East. Friends
may call Monday 6-8 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, and Tuesday
from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Sandy City Cemetery.