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LT. CMDR Herbert Kenneth Gates, USN (Ret) Jr.
1926 - 2012
BORN
1926
DIED
2012
LT. CMDR Herbert Gates, USN (Ret) Obituary
Herbert Kenneth "Den" Gates, Jr., 86 passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012. Herb was born in San Francisco, CA on February 5, 1926 to the late Herbert Kenneth Gates and Maria Theresa Borthick Gates.
He retired from the US Navy as a Lieutenant Commander.
His family includes his wife of 63 years, Carolyn Dupree Gates; his children, Anne Dupree Gates, Christen Elizabeth Gates, Farley G. Gates and his wife, Carolyn, Page Gates Sullivan and her husband, Daniel, and Anthony Dupree Gates and his wife, Nicole; a sister, Margaret Gates Ruff; grandchildren, Page Elizabeth Gates-George, Margaret Clark Gates-George, Clark Alexander Gates-George, Devin Farley Gates, Victoria Considine Gates, David Gates Sullivan, Connor McRitchie Gates and Ryan Dupree Gates and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at a later date in New Hampshire.
Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Melbourne 724-2222.
Please sign guestbook and share memories at www.afcfcare.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Peter Kostoulakos
November 30, 2022
May his memory be eternal -- RIP
Beverly Hung
December 13, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Peter
December 10, 2012
My condolences to the entire Gates family...
Dick Robbins
December 6, 2012
To a wonderful man and a great bowling partner.
Kim Kloes
December 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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