Patricia Ann "Pat" Gates

Patricia Ann "Pat" Gates obituary

Patricia Gates Obituary

Patricia "Pat" Ann Gates
Born July 5th, 1942 in Phoenix AZ, passed away on February 20th 2013. She is survived by her sister Donna Williams, brother Richard "Dicky" Williams. Her children, Ron Smith, Debbie Mink, Denise Nichols. Grand- children Ericka Deike, Geoff Foskett, Brandon Foskett, Matt Smith, and Damien Nichols. Great Grandchild Andrew Deike. She is also survived by the ones who are family by marriage and loved her, Dora Ratzlaff ( sister in law) Larry Mink (son in law), Mendy Smith (daughter in law), Jennifer Foskett (granddaughter in law) Keith Deike (grandson in law) and Erin Smith (granddaughter in law). Pat retired in 2000 from GTE in Pomona CA. Pat's passion was being a quilter and sharing her love of quilting to others. She was so loved by her family and friends and she would talk to anyone anywhere and they would become her friend. She had a heart of gold and a smile to light up the room. Pat just loved helping people in any way that she could. She will be missed dearly, but will always be in our hearts. There will be no service per Pat's request. In lieu of flowers the family graciously request donations to be made in Pat's memory to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. (www.lls.org).

Published by Daily Bulletin on Feb. 27, 2013.
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Ron Smith

March 2, 2013

Mom/Grandma, we miss you so much, but are glad you are at peace and quilting in the sky!!!

Ron Smith

March 2, 2013

Will definitely miss one of my best friends ever...Ken Willett

February 28, 2013

God blessed us endlessly when He brought you, Dearest friend into our lives. You always brought love and laughter into our lives. We will miss you always. Roger and Sharon

February 27, 2013

I'm happy to have grown up in Ontario with YOU as my "Other Mom"!! I love you 4ever! xox

DARBI PETERS

February 27, 2013

Miss you always

Betty

February 27, 2013

Our precious angel - always in our hearts.

Marlene & Bill Lytle

February 27, 2013

Thank you Aunt Pat for having such a big heart and all that you gave. We will miss you but you will be forever in our hearts...Carolann

February 27, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steve Blue

February 27, 2013

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