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▰ Ronald Laverne Gates

Died March 04, … More Information
Ronald Laverne Gates, of Washington, born in Colorado, went into the presence of the Lord on March 4, 2014. Ronald was 77.
Obituary published: March 05, 2014 in "The Chron"

▰ Ronald Dean Gates

Died December 11, … More Information
Ronald Dean Gates, born January 14, 1942 died December 11, 2016 in Quincy, Washington. Ronald was 74.

▰ Ronald Laverne Gates

Died March 01, … More Information
Ronald Laverne Gates, born November 23, 1936 went into the presence of the Lord on March 1, 2014 in Centralia, Washington. Ronald was 77. Tags: #Brush #Colo #Charles #Gates #Grace #Green #George #Sarah #John #Laura #Caboose #Akron #Washington #Dryad #Wash #High #Japan #Hawaii #Centralia #Grays #Baileys #Estate #Officials #Lewis #Little #State #Sportsman #Year #Lois #Orloske #Dora #Sharlynn #Jolene #Renell #Betty #Yocom #Chehalis #Church #Adna #Postmaster #Service #Rochester #Raymond #Port #National #Union #Avalon #Leonard #Avery #Soap #Eldah #Bonnie #Napavine #Lakewood #Mark #Joshua #Tualatin #Trevor #Hayley #Cheyenne #Hayden #Rebecca #Memorial #Sticklin #Chapel #Claquato #American #Association #Veterans #Museum
Obituary: Ronald Laverne Gates passed away on , 1, 2014 losing his battle to prostate cancer at the age of 77. Ronald Gates was born Nov. 23, 1936 in Brush, Colo. to Charles Leonard Gates and Grace Marie Green Gates. Paternal grandparents were George H. Gates and Sarah E. Post. Maternal grandparents were John Green Jr. and Laura R. Shirley Gates. Ron was the youngest of six children, lovingly called The Caboose by his father. The family moved from Akron, Colo. To Washington State in 1939 to escape the dustbowl.
Ron grew up in Dryad, Wash. and graduated from Pe Ell High School in 1954. He played football, basketball and baseball for Pe Ell High School. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was also an outstanding athlete. Ron joined the U.S. Marines in 1954, serving two and a half years stationed in Japan and Hawaii as a sharpshooter. He also played football for Centralia and Grays Harbor colleges and was a pitcher for Baileys Real Estate slow-pitch team for over 10 years, taking the team to nationals. Ron was a member of the Washington State Officials Association, refereeing and umpiring numerous boys and girls city leagues, high school and college games for nearly 30 years. He coached Lewis Little League, girls summer and high school fast pitch teams, taking several of his teams to State Playoffs, earning the honor of Lewis Sportsman of the Year in the 1980s.
On 23, 1962 Ron married Lois Orloske, daughter of Max Orloske and Dora Rayton Orloske. Three daughters were born to this union, Sharlynn, Jolene and Renell. Rons second marriage was to Betty Snow Yocom Tapio and also had a brief third marriage.
Ron was a past member and superintendent of the Chehalis Baptist Church and member of Adna Evangelical Church. graduating with his AA from Centralia in 1958, Ron was employed as a mail carrier working his way up to Postmaster serving 52 years in the U.S. Postal Service. He served as Postmaster in Chehalis, Rochester, Raymond and finally Port Angles where he lived and served for 29 years. Ron was named Washington State Postmaster of the Year and served as National Postmasters Union Representative for numerous years. Rons life enjoyments included photography, dancing, hiking, traveling, participating in playing and watching sports. He particularly enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Avalon Morris of Chehalis, Wash.
Ron is survived by his brother, Leonard Gates of Akron, Colo.; brother, Avery Gates of Soap Lake, Wash.; sister, Eldah Driver of Chehalis, Wash.; sister, Bonnie Barr of Napavine, Wash.; three daughters, Sharlynn Gates, spouse of John Sanborn of Lakewood, Wash, Jolene Kindell, spouse of Mark Kindell of Adna, Wash. and Renell Hull, partner with Joshua Bushee of Tualatin, Ore.; and four grandchildren, Trevor Kindell, Hayley Kindell, Cheyenne Kindell and Hayden Hull. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to his caregiver, Rebecca Rice of Napavine, Wash. for keeping a smile on his face.
Memorial services will be held at Sticklin Chapel in Centralia, Wash. on , 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.
A private inurnment will be at Claquato at a later date. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Dryad Community Church, the American Cancer Association or the Lewis Veterans Memorial Museum.

▰ Ronald Laverne Gates

Died March 01, … More Information
Ronald Laverne Gates, born November 23, 1936 entered into eternal rest March 1, 2014 in Centralia, Washington. Ronald was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Betty Gates Germano, Myrna Johnson, Sharlynn Gates, George Hilbish, Brenda Darling, Denise Marino

▰ Roger F Gates

Died April 06, … More Information
Roger F Gates, age 66 of Point Roberts, Washington, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home April 6, 2003.
Obituary published: April 07, 2003 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Roberta Gaile "Bobby" Gates

Died March 26, … More Information
Roberta Gaile "Bobby" Gates, of Tumwater, Washington, entered into eternal rest March 26, 2011. Roberta was 61.
Obituary published: March 27, 2011 in "The Olympian"

▰ Roberta Gaile Gates

Died March 21, … More Information
Roberta Gaile Gates, born September 14, 1949 died on March 21, 2011 in Tumwater, Washington. Roberta was 61. Tags: #Mills #Tumwater #Hayward #Shelton #Memorial
Obituary: Roberta(Bobbie) Gaile Gates, 61, Tumwater, WA passed away , 21st, at home due to brain cancer. Surviving her are husband Patrick Gates, son Erik DeMoss, daughter Tasha DeMoss, along with her grandchildren Felicia, Chelsey, Ashley, Erika, Tony, and Renna, and one great-grandchild Raelynn. Services will be held on 1st at 4 oclock pm at Mills & Mills, 5725 LIttlerock Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Bobbie was born in Hayward, CA on 14, 1949, and moved to Shelton, WA in 1952, She spent her life raising children and enjoying her family. She made a positive impact on the people whose lives she touched and she will be missed very, very, very much.

under the direction of Mills & Mills and Memorial Park, Tumwater, WA.

▰ Robert N Gates

Died March 06, … More Information
Robert N Gates, age 69 of Washington, born in California, went into the presence of the Lord on March 6, 2002.
Obituary published: March 07, 2002 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Robert H Gates

Died June 25, … More Information
Robert H Gates, age 60 of Aberdeen, Washington, went to be with the Lord on June 25, 1980.
Obituary published: June 26, 1980 in "Daily World"

▰ Robert H Gates

Died June 24, … More Information
Robert H Gates, age 60 of Aberdeen, Washington, joined the Lord June 24, 1980.
Obituary published: June 25, 1980 in "Daily World"

▰ Robert "Bad Weather Bob" Gates

Died January 24, … More Information
Robert "Bad Weather Bob" Gates, of Everett, Washington, departed this life Sunday January 24, 2018. Robert was 77.
Obituary published: January 25, 2018 in "The Herald"

▰ Robert Taylor Gates, Jr

Died January 26, … More Information
Robert Taylor Gates, Jr , born January 24, 1918 entered into eternal rest January 26, 2010 in Sammamish, Washington. Robert was 92.

▰ Robert George Gates

Died December 08, … More Information
Robert George Gates, born February 7, 1927 entered eternal life December 8, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. Robert was 88. Tags: #Barbara #Seattle #Korean #Chapter #Chosin #Battle #Wright #Linda #Pietrucha #Robert #Luanne #Falkenberg #Acacia #Park #Survivors #Wife #Gates #Audrey #Guigan #Oliver #Herman #George #Harte #Frank #Paul #Oberon #Nancy #Bentine #Candy #Bovee #Larry #Sherri #Preu #Darren #Alexander #Kevin #Heather #Friedli #Andrea #Daniel #Julie #Wilson #Brian #Atwood #Jonathan #Great #Louie
Obituary: Robert George Gates

Born 7th of 1927 in Saranac Lake, NY to George R and Audrey (Perry) Gates. He died the 8th of 2015 in Seattle, Wa. He married Barbara E. Wade in 1946 in Seattle. He joined the USMCR in 1945 and again in 1950 when he served in the Korean War. He helped organize the NW Chapter of the Chosin Few, survivors of the Chosin Reservoir Battle. He was the father of Barbara (Bovee) Wright, deceased, Linda (Lampton) Pietrucha, Robert G. Gates Jr and Luanne (Atwood) Falkenberg. There are 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. service will be at Acacia Memorial Park on , Dec 15, 2015 at 1pm.


His Survivors are


Wife, Barbara (Wade) Gates

Siblings: Audrey Gates (Tom) Mc Guigan
Oliver F. Beauchemin (Ron Herman)
George (Carol) Harte
George (Becky) Gates, Jr.
Frank (dec.) (Judy) Gates
Paul Gates Oberon
Nancy Gates (Charles) Bentine
Candy Gates
Children: Barbara (dec.) (Bovee) Wright
Linda (Lampton)(Greg) Pietrucha
Robert (Christine) Gates, Jr.
Luanne Atwood (Quentin Falkenberg)
Grandchildren:
Ray (Karla) Bovee III
Larry Bovee
Sherri (Bovee) Preu
Darren (Norma) Alexander
Kevin Lampton
Heather (Lampton) Friedli
Andrea Gates
Robert G. Gates III
Daniel (Autumn) Gates
Julie Atwood (Matthew Wilson)
Brian (Marlena) Atwood
Jonathan Atwood

Fourteen Great Grandchildren
and his faithful companion - Louie II

▰ Robert George Gates

Died December 08, … More Information
Robert George Gates, born February 7, 1927 died on December 8, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. Robert was 88.
Family members and close friends: , Jay, Kammie, Garret & Jakob Connors, Bonnie Richardson, Kim Mecham, Howard And Doris Lobe, Judy Beauchemin

▰ Rickey Jay Gates

Died April 22, … More Information
Rickey Jay Gates, age 61 of Bellingham, Washington, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home April 22, 2013.
Obituary published: April 23, 2013 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Rick J Gates

Died April 27, … More Information
Rick J Gates, age 61 of Van Zandt, Washington passed away April 27, 2013.
Obituary published: April 28, 2013 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Richard Lee Gates

Died July 15, … More Information
On July 15, 2016, Richard Lee Gates, 73 of Olympia, Washington passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: July 16, 2016 in "Daily World"

▰ Richard H "Bus" Gates

Died July 02, … More Information
Richard H "Bus" Gates passed away July 2, 1983 in Lynnwood, Washington.
Obituary published: July 03, 1983 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Randy Gates

Died September 19, … More Information
Randy Gates, age 60 of Bellingham, Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on September 19, 2017.
Obituary published: September 20, 2017 in "Skagit V-H"

▰ Pittman E Gates

Died September 10, … More Information
Pittman E Gates, of Stanwood, Washington, passed from this world into the next September 10, 1997. Pittman was 83.
Obituary published: September 11, 1997 in "The Herald"

▰ Peggi Joyce Gates

Died December 18, … More Information
Peggi Joyce Gates, born June 20, 1939 went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. Peggi was 76.

▰ Partick Joseph Gates

Died December 02, … More Information
Partick Joseph Gates, age 89 of Marysville, Washington, entered into eternal rest December 2, 2004.
Obituary published: December 03, 2004 in "The Herald"

▰ Norma Jean (Hall)[Griffeth][Whalen] Gates

Died May 15, … More Information
Norma Jean (Hall)[Griffeth][Whalen] Gates, age 83 of Washington, born in Arkansas, went into the presence of the Lord on May 15, 2007.
Obituary published: May 16, 2007 in "LyndenTrib"

▰ Norma Jean "Jean" (Hall)[Griffeth][Whale Gates

Died May 14, … More Information
Norma Jean "Jean" (Hall)[Griffeth][Whale Gates, age 83 of Washington, born in Arkansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 14, 2007.
Obituary published: May 15, 2007 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Nole D (Doussan) Gates

Died June 03, … More Information
Nole D (Doussan) Gates, of Washington, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2013. Nole was 85.
Obituary published: June 04, 2013 in "The Olympian"

▰ Noel D Gates

Died June 01, … More Information
Noel D Gates, born September 15, 1928 died June 1, 2013 in Tumwater, Washington. NOEL was 84.
Family members and close friends: , David Garrison, Mary Kosenski, Patrick Tate

▰ Noel D Gates

Died June 01, … More Information
Noel D Gates, born September 15, 1928 died on June 1, 2013 in Tumwater, Washington. Noel was 84.
Family members and close friends: , David Garrison, Mary Kosenski, Patrick Tate

▰ Nicole Cecile (Deschler) Gates

Died August 28, … More Information
Nicole Cecile (Deschler) Gates, 79, of Washington departed this life August 28, 2003.
Obituary published: August 29, 2003 in "Grass Valley U (CA)"

▰ Natsue I Gates

Died August 11, … More Information
Natsue I Gates, born July 16, 1924 passed from this world into the next August 11, 2017 in Washington. Natsue was 93.

▰ Nathaniel L Jr "Nate" Gates

Died December 14, … More Information
Nathaniel L Jr "Nate" Gates, age 53 of Washington, born in Jacksonville, Florida, entered into eternal rest December 14, 2000.
Obituary published: December 15, 2000 in "Seattle P-I"

▰ Nadine Mable Gates

Died February 21, … More Information
Nadine Mable Gates, of Kennewick, Washington, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home February 21, 2013. Nadine was 72.
Obituary published: February 22, 2013 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Miriam Gates

Died September 03, … More Information
Miriam Gates passed away September 3, 2017 in Seattle, Washington.

▰ Micharl J Gates

Died April 15, … More Information
Micharl J Gates, age 50 of Puyallup, Washington, passed from this world into the next April 15, 1995.
Obituary published: April 16, 1995 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Michael Max Gates

Died December 31, … More Information
Michael Max Gates, of Washington, born in Montana, passed from this life on December 31, 2011. Michael was 62.
Obituary published: January 01, 2012 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Michael J Gates

Died April 15, … More Information
Michael J Gates, 50, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 1995 in Puallup, Washington.
Obituary published: April 16, 1995 in "Seattle P-I"

▰ Merrill E Gates

Died August 03, … More Information
Merrill E Gates passed away August 3, 1970 in Tumwater, Washington.
Obituary published: August 04, 1970 in "Seattle P-I"

▰ Merrill E Gates

Died August 02, … More Information
Merrill E Gates, of Tumwater, Washington, departed this life Sunday August 2, 1970. Merrill was 81.
Obituary published: August 03, 1970 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Melvin L Gates

Died January 05, … More Information
Melvin L Gates, of Washington, born in Wendell, Idaho, passed from this life on January 5, 2008. Melvin was 69.
Obituary published: January 06, 2008 in "Peninsula D-N"

▰ Melvin J Gates

Died February 17, … More Information
Melvin J Gates, of Seattle, Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on February 17, 1964. Melvin was 74.
Obituary published: February 18, 1964 in "Seattle P-I"

▰ Mavis Gates

Died March 01, … More Information
Mavis Gates, born May 14, 1928 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 1, 2013 in Tumwater, Washington. Mavis was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Elizabeth Feeny, Rick & Patti Taylor, Steve Kirkpatrick, Dds, Sue Adams & Jerry West, Brenda Hotchkiss

▰ Mary L Gates

Died June 04, … More Information
Mary L Gates, age 55 of Shelton, Washington, passed away peacefully June 4, 2005.
Obituary published: June 05, 2005 in "The Olympian"

▰ Mary B Gates

Died May 12, … More Information
Mary B Gates, 74, of University Place, Washington, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 12, 2008.
Obituary published: May 13, 2008 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Mary Ann Gates

Died November 09, … More Information
Mary Ann Gates, of Enumclaw, Washington, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 9, 2004. Mary was 61.
Obituary published: November 10, 2004 in "EnumclawC-H"

▰ Mary (Maxwell) Gates

Died June 11, … More Information
Mary (Maxwell) Gates, of Seattle, Washington, passed from this life on June 11, 1994. Mary was 64.
Obituary published: June 12, 1994 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Mary (Maxell) Gates

Died June 11, … More Information
Mary (Maxell) Gates, 64, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 1994 in Seattle, Washington.
Obituary published: June 12, 1994 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Mary Gates

Died June 10, … More Information
Mary Gates, of Seattle, Washington, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 10, 1994. Mary was 64.
Obituary published: June 11, 1994 in "Tallahassee D (FL)"

▰ Marlene Rosalie (Jimison) Gates

Died December 14, … More Information
Marlene Rosalie (Jimison) Gates, age 74 of Washington, born in Montana, joined the Lord December 14, 2008.
Obituary published: December 15, 2008 in "The Daily News"

▰ Marie Alice (Hayden) Gates

Died March 14, … More Information
Marie Alice (Hayden) Gates, of Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on March 14, 2007. Marie was 76.
Obituary published: March 15, 2007 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Marian Elaine Miss Gates

Died August 18, … More Information
Marian Elaine Miss Gates, of Washington, entered eternal life August 18, 2000. Marian was 70.
Obituary published: August 19, 2000 in "The Herald"

▰ Margaret E (Vanetten) [Settles] Gates

Died August 29, … More Information
Margaret E (Vanetten) [Settles] Gates, age 91 of Washington, born in California, passed from this world into the next August 29, 1999.
Obituary published: August 30, 1999 in "Seattle P-I"
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