James Gates Sr, July 08, 1950 — July 19, 2018

James Gates Sr (Lake City, Minnesota, MN) July 08, 1950 July 19, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: July 08, 1950

Death date: July 19, 2018

Death place: Lake City, Minnesota(MN), USA

Funeral Home: Anderson-Peterson Chapel

Obituary for James Gates, Sr. James “Jim” Dennis Gates Senior passed away peacefully on July 19, 2018 at his home in Lake City Minnesota while surrounded by family. He was born on July 8th, 1950 in Corpus Christi Texas to Joseph Dallas Gates and Lois Marie (Royer) Gates. He was the youngest of three children, older brother Ken (Mary Jane) and sister Joan.

Jim married his high school sweetheart Cathleen Mary Gillette (Missy) on November 2nd 1968 in National City California. Together, with hard work and determination, they built a loving family that brought six sons into the world. James Jr. (Johanna) of Lake City, Christopher (Melinda) of Los Fresnos, Texas, Jacob (Melinda) of Elgin South Carolina, Joseph (Sharon) of Waunakee, Wisconsin, John “Willie” (Katie) of Lake City, and David (Shannon) of Elgin Minnesota.

He had numerous passions in life including; fast cars, all types of racing (especially NHRA Drag Racing), Lake City Tiger athletics (having lettered in basketball during the 94/95 season for excessive cheering), fishing, gardening, and leg lamps (a Major Award). He also loved his Chicago sports teams, cooking, and he had a humorous love of life. His hugs were unforgettable, he genuinely cared for those around him, and he was the type of guy you always wanted in your corner.

He was an adoring “Papa” to 17 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 3 step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one step grandchild. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Lake City Medical Center, Lake City Ambulance, Lake City Fire/ Police Departments, and the dedicated staff of Mayo Clinic Hospice Red Wing for all your tireless efforts supporting him and the family throughout the course of his illness (especially you Kim!

). God Speed PAPA! A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 2 to 5 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson-Peterson Chapel Lake City.

Online Condolences may be placed at www. mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Gates, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Celebration of Life , JUL 28.

02:00 PM – 05:00 PM Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel 1022 W. Lyon Ave. Lake City, MN, US, 55041 Order Flowers for the Celebration of Life Guaranteed delivery before James’ Celebration of Life begins.

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death notice James Gates Sr July 08, 1950 — July 19, 2018

obituary notice James Gates Sr July 08, 1950 — July 19, 2018

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