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Roberta Gates Obituary
Roberta (Bobbie) Gaile Gates, age 61, of Tumwater WA, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at her home due to brain cancer. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Gates; son, Erik DeMoss; daughter, Tasha DeMoss; her grandchildren, Felicia, Chelsey, Ashley, Erika, Tony, and Renna; and 1 great grandchild, Raelynn. Services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at Mills & Mills, 5725 Littlerock Rd SW, Tumwater WA, 98512.
Bobbie was born in Hayward CA on September 14, 1949, and moved to Shelton in 1952. She spent her life raising her child-ren and enjoying her family. She had a positive impact on the people whose lives she touched and will be missed very, very, very, much.
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Dan & Nicole Kirby Smith
March 31, 2011
To the Gates family,
May you find comfort in knowing Bobbi is no longer in pain & is in a much better place. Our prayers are with you.
Davey & Jan Gagne
March 29, 2011
Dear Pat and Family,
We extend our sincere condolences to each of you at the loss of Bobbie. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tasha DeMoss
March 29, 2011
I am one of two in a very exclusive club, who had the honor and the priviledge to call you mother. The vacancy left in your absence is vast, as you are deeply missed by all who had the great fortune to know you. I love you very, very, very much.
Erik DeMoss
March 28, 2011
I Love you very, very, very much. I'll miss you Mom. I know you are with Jesus now and your pain is at an end.
March 25, 2011
RIP Dear Bobbi...You will be forever missed..being the beautiful person that you were inside and out! Prayers and thoughts go out to the entire family.
Sincerely,
Debi James
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