Margaret E. Gates

Margaret E. (Peck) Gates Union City Margaret E. (Peck) Gates, age 79, of Union City passed away Monday November 2, 2009 of natural causes with her loving family at her side. Margaret was born on April 7, 1930 in Union City to J. Harold Peck and Lena Lucille (Gwinn) Peck. Margaret graduated from Union City High School in 1947 and attended Michigan State College. She married Lyle A. Gates in Angola, Indiana he preceded her in death in 1975. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Ray E. Gates in 2005. She is survived by two daughters, Lois (David) Johnson of Niles, Michigan, Doris (Jeffery) Priest of Union City, Michigan; one brother, Robert Peck of Haleyville, Alabama; one sister, Martha (Donald) Shipe of Ashley, Indiana; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Margaret retired from Coldwater Community Hospital dietary department in 2002 after 36 years of employment. Margaret enjoyed helping 4-H children with their craft projects. She was an avid crafter. Margaret and Lyle ran Hill Top Gardens Greenhouse for 10 years. She was well known for her green thumb. Friends may call at the Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens where the family will be present from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday November 5, 2009. Funeral Services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday November 6 at the funeral home with Pastor Collin Seitz officiating. Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Union City, Michigan. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. To share memories please visit www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com