1939 - 2017 Patricia Ann Hale (Putnam), 78, passed away peacefully in her home early Friday, December 15, 2017. Pat was born in Afton, Wyoming, the daughter of Nelle and Harold Arbogast. Nelle was later sealed to her second husband, Charles Nathaniel Putnam. Pat and her sisters considered Charles their father. Pat attended Star Valley High School and later received her Associates Degree from Western Wyoming College. As a young wife and mother, she raised her three daughters in various parts of Wyoming. After her first marriage Pat went on to work and live in Utah, California, and finally moved back to Afton, Wyoming where she met the love of her life, Allen Hale. They wed in 1991, were sealed in the Logan Utah temple for time and eternity in 1999, and Pat shared the remaining years of her life in great happiness with him. She is also survived by three brothers, Leo (Shirley) Putnam, Cleon (Sheryl) Putnam, and Ernest (Bobbie) Putnam; three daughters, Helen (Stewart) Turner of Upland, Indiana, Mitzi Harrison of Longmont Colorado, and Brenda Terry of Sandy, Utah; step-daughters Susan (Shawn) Jaracz, Lori (Gary) Johnson, Lisa (Chris) Gunnoe; step-sons Robert (Ruth) Hale and Richard (Diana) Hale;Stacey Lafevre Bassett (daughter in law); 26 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by her mother, Nelle, father Charles, brother Noel, brother Malloy, sister Gloria, sister Liela, and step-son Ron Hale. Pat was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her testimony remained a cornerstone of her life in all circumstances. She served in various capacities in the church, in the temple, and in her community. She loved her home on the ranch, her horses, and many hobbies. She was an accomplished seamstress and baker. Her interests varied from ceramics, beading, cake decorating, and cooking, to gardening. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, innumerable talents, and unconditional love for and loyalty to her family. The funeral service will be held on December 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Fairview Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Highway 89, Afton Wyoming (South of Temple), with interment at Afton Cemetery.

Viewing: Thursday December 21, 2017 10:00 AM
Funeral: Thursday December 21, 2017 11:00 AM
Burial: Thursday December 21, 2017 12:30 PM