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Funeral services will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM (Mountain).

Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota



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In memory of

Gailya "Gay" Logan

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Philip Nursing Home at the age of 84

Gailya Marie Denke "Gay" Logan was born February 29, 1932, in Wall, South Dakota, the oldest of eleven children born to Reinhold and Rose (Helms) Denke of Pedro, South Dakota. She was baptized April 10, 1932 and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith on August 26, 1945, at the Saint Paul Lutheran Church 14 miles north of Quinn, South Dakota.

She went to several different schools, the first and second grade she had to board away from home, then she was able to go to Haakon county to school two years where she rode a horse to school. Gay then attended a school eight miles from home in World War II when they were gas and tire rationing, she and her sibling and the teacher drove a horse in the spring and fall on buggy in the winter a sled, it was also daylight saving time and so they went to school in the dark and came home in the dark, making up time so the children could get out earlier to help at home. Then her dad bought a building and hired his own teacher so they had school close to home. Gay then went to Philip High School and graduated there.

Gay was united in marriage on June 3, 1951, to Philip G. Logan, they lived in several surrounding communities, Cottonwood, Kadoka, Belvidere, Wasta, and Howes before moving to Philip in 1958 where they lived the rest of their married life.

She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, where she was active in all the organizations and held offices in most of them. She taught Sunday School and release time sixty years from the age of thirteen and was proud of it. Gay loved children. She belonged to several extension clubs, and other organizations. PTA was very important to her when her children were in school.

Gay worked in Philip forty-three years in public places, Sooper/Dooper/Deis Grocery, Scotchman Industries, and Baye and Sons. After retiring she did a lot of volunteer work at the nursing home, assistant living, and day cares in Philip.

She had many hobbies, her home is like a museum people will say, she loved to make afghans, quilts, and braid rugs, every member of her family have one or the other. Her hands always stayed busy. Her outside hobbies were geology and the wagon train trips.

Her and Philip loved to dance, go camping, and spending time at their cabin in the hills. The highlight of their life was taking the grandchildren on a weekend vacation, to the hills or Oahe Dam. Then it turned into the great-grandchildren which lasted for thirty five years.

They made a home for a lot of young people that came to Philip to work and some that live in Philip, a friendship that is still ongoing.

Gay is survived by her son, G. Russel Logan (Barbara) of Philip, South Dakota; her daughter, Tammy Logan of Pierre, South Dakota; one sister, Cerella Overgard of Riverton, Wyoming; two brothers, Marvin Denke of Philip, and Byron (Cherry) Denke of Quinn; and seven grandchildren, Heather, Crystal, Lacey, Erica, and Victoria, Jeffery and Gaylord “Wil” LaPlante.

She was preceded in death by three children at infancy, Debra Sue, Roxie JaNell, and Wesley Lynn; her parents; a sister, Loretta Brindlinger; six brothers, Richard, Herman, Donald, Leland, Wesley, and Linden; five grandchildren, Brent Justin, Mark Alan, Brian James, Lane, and KyleRae. A life well lived.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Wall Cemetery in Wall with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.

GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 2:00 p.m.
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Kathy Chesney

MUSIC
"How Great Thou Art"
"In The Garden"
"Beyond The Sunset"

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

FELLOWSHIP TIME
The family would like to welcome everybody for coffee, cookies, and a time of fellowship
at First Lutheran Church in Wall after the graveside services.

  • I just learned about Gaye's passing of last September 2016!
    When I lived in Philip, I rented from Philip and Gaye Logan ..and they were like my second parents.. so kind, welcoming, and caring.
    Over the years, Gaye and I kept in touch.
    I will miss her greatly.     ~ Susan Kilian Sioux Falls SD (5/6/2017)
  • I knew Gay for almost sixty years. She was my sister-in-law for nineteen of those years as I was married to her brother Leland (or Lee as I knew him). It is very difficult to think that I will only know her in my memories now. My husband Frank and I were bless to be able to attend her huge birthday party in February, and the last words I said to her when we were leaving is that I would see her in Heaven and thats where she is at now. I cried for a solid week after returning from that party she had been such an intregal part of my life for so many years. May God take care of each and every one of her family members at such a sad time, but remember she lived so long here because God had work for her to do here. ~ Lillie Mueller Thermopolis, WY (9/28/2016)
  • Sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend Gay. I have very fond memories of Gay and Phil as I was a tenant of theirs during my time in Philip. Gay was always looking out for my best interest. She would always greet me with a smile and kind word. I was fortunate enough to keep in touch with her and Phil after my return to Montana. I enjoyed my visits with her as she had a wealth of knowledge regarding the area and life in the area. Each summer as I returned to Philip, I would stop in to see Gay and catch up, where again she greeted me with open arms and a lunch invitation. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. May you find comfort with family and friends. ~ Patrick Sargent Malta, Montana (9/28/2016)
  • So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. ~ Bob and Tootie Neville Philip,SD (9/25/2016)
  • such a sweet and caring lady ~ Phil and Joann Stark Cottonwood,SD (9/24/2016)
  • Gay was a dear lady, so giving and kind. She was a close friend of my mother's...they enjoyed many special times together. My condolences and prayers to her family. ~ Kathy Thompson Whitewood, SD (9/24/2016)
  • Our prayers are with the family. Gay was such a nice lady. I first met her while we were both working at Scotchmans. She was such a great asset to our church, First Lutheran. She will be missed very much, I always knew she would be greeting us at the door and knew she cared about all who entered. She was always ready to take any old blue jeans I had so she could cut quilts out of them ;). I'm glad she can now be with her Lord and Savior. ~ Diana Terkildsen Olivier Philip (9/23/2016)
  • Oh what a beautiful world it would be if there were more people like Gay! She was my Mothers best friend, and became so dear to me! She taught many of us how to live and love better! Thinking of you all, thank you for sharing Gay with so many of us! She has Angel wings! ~ Dawn Newland Belle Fourche,SD (9/23/2016)
  • So sorry to hear of Gay's passing. Sympathy to all of her family. Gay and I were classmates all through high school and attended many class reunions and camping trips. She was very good to my Mother when I could not be there. Gay was a very caring person and I will miss her. May she rest in peace now that her journey is complete. Bev & Cork ~ Bev Jahner Kerrville, Texas (9/22/2016)
  • Sorry to hear about Gay's passing. Our sympathy goes out to the family. She will be greatly missed. ~ Wayne & Marcia Huether Interior, SD (9/22/2016)
  • Gay made many trips to Silver Leaf and the Nursing Home when we had family members there. She was a jewel, and we appreciated her so much. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. ~ Justin & Joyce Wheeler 24208 Fairview Rd, Philip SD (9/22/2016)
  • The Logan/Denke Families: Sorry to learn of Gay's passing. May the love of family and friends help comfort you at this time. ~ Dave & Karen Webb Rapid City, SD (9/22/2016)
  • The history that Gay shared so freely with family and friends will be missed. She was a special lady. May your many memories help you through the hard times and always reflect on all the wonderful things Gay accomplished. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (9/22/2016)
  • Dear Logan family, please know that we feel your loss. Gay was always a friend from my earliest childhood memories. I loved to hear her tell of how she and her husband to be met here on Triangle Ranch. We will miss that lady. ~ Lyndy Williams Ireland Philip (9/22/2016)
  • Logan family: I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. I worked with her at Scottsman briefly as a young teenager. she was a very lively, kind woman. I will miss her. Christy Fonseca ~ christina fonseca-graddy 18420 Guildberrty Drive, #103 Gaithersburg, MD (9/22/2016)
  • My Deepest Sympathy. She was an amazing lady. She taught me a lot about the history of my family. You are in my thoughts and prayers ~ Fawna (Geigle) Goff Sturgis,SD (9/22/2016)
  • Gay was such a sweet lady, I always enjoyed visiting with her. She will definitely be missed by all who knew her. My sympathies to her entire family. ~ Cindy Nuzum Wall, SD (9/22/2016)