Grady E. Lake of Elmhurst, longtime resident of Park Ridge, passed away suddenly on August 13 at age 63. A devoted father, brother, and friend, he brought out the best in others. Fondly remembered as a fisherman, traveler, gardener, hockey player, and chef. He was the fiancé of Sandra Heinz, brother of Diane Lake and Beth (John) Shepard, father of Kelley and Mathew (Ryan Sedgwick), step-father of Brian (Rachael) Heinz, Brad (Amy) Heinz, and Micky Heinz, and Grandpa Grady to Hannah and Henry Heinz. Visitation Saturday, August 18 from 11:30 AM until the time of service 1:30 PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge . In lieu of flowers or arrangements of garden vegetables, memorials in his name may be made to Gift of Hope, http://www.giftofhope. org.