Kentwood, Michigan
1924 - 2018
Gates, Barbara 12/6/1924 - 1/18/2018 Barbara Gates passed away in East Grand Rapids on Jan. 18, 2018. The former Barbara Lee VanderWerf was born in Grand Rapids Dec. 6, 1924, the daughter of John and Marian (Kornoelje) VanderWerf. She married the late Vernon Gates on Nov. 24, 1942. They lived for...
Read MoreI worked many years with Barbara. She always made having to go to work more pleasurable. Even though we haven't seen each other much since her retirement, she always is remembered with much fondness. Just like now when a memory came to mind and brought a smile to my face. I'm sorry to learn of her passing and am sure her family has many fond memories to call upon.
Kathy Laatz
October 25, 2020 | Coworker
So sorry for your loss, Ginny, you resemble her so much! Wishing the best to you and yours.
Glen and Karen (Schmidt) Edwards
January 22, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Remember all the fun we had at the lake.
Gail Barrett
Gail Battett
January 19, 2018 | Coopersville, MI
Rest In Peace Mom!
Mike and Ginny
January 19, 2018