Gary Nate Obituary Ogden, UT, Former Warren Miller Films Cinematographer And Skier Has Died
Gary Nate Obituary, Death – Gary Charles Nate, a lifelong explorer, skier, and cameraman for Warren Miller Films, died on February 15, 2024, at his Ogden home, still wearing his ski gear, following one more amazing day of skiing. Gary was born in Ogden, Utah, on June 8, 1937, to Charles Henry Nate and Sarah Bradshaw. After playing football at Ogden High School, where he excelled, he went on to play running back at the University of Utah.
After an injury wrecked his scholarship funds, Gary worked for the train, as a recruiter at Hill Air Force Base, and as a school teacher for a period. However, he always brought his skis with him in case he was able to flee to the mountains. “As I gained more experience, my ideas about how to ski more expanded. How am I supposed to interpret this freedom? And the camera is basically what allowed me to pursue it,” he said.
- Gary Charles Nate Obituary Details
- Aspect Details
- Name Gary Charles Nate
- Resident Of Ogden, UT
- Career Cinematographer And Skier
- Date Of Passing February 15, 2024
- Biography A life well lived
- Impact Encouraged people to realise their full potential, persevere, and be generous
- Survivors Ryan Thomas, Colby Nate, Kyra, Charly, Michael, Preston, and Bobby.
- Education Certified
In 1973, while promoting his first ski film, he made contact with Warren Miller and offered him a position as camera operator. Warren hired him, and the rest is history. Gary worked with Warren Miller Films for forty years, during which time he skillfully documented the growth of the ski and snowboard industry. He shot countless TV and movie stars as well as great skiers all around the world. Gary left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered.
Among his most enduring qualities were his generosity and his passion of entertaining others with stories about his travels. Gary is survived by his two sons, Ryan Thomas of Farmington, Utah, and Colby Nate of Plano, Texas, as well as his cherished grandchildren, Kyra, Charly, Michael, Preston, and Bobby. The Leavitt’s Mortuary will hold a viewing hour on Tuesday, February 20th from 6-8 PM. Wednesday, February 21st at 11 AM is when the funeral service is set to take place. Entombment in Leavitt’s Mortuary Mausoleum will come next.
