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for Jimmie Cates
Kirk Magleby
May 28, 2007
Jimmie Cates has been a class act during all of the 40 years my family and I have lived in American Fork. We will miss his warm smile and genuine zest for life. This was a better place because Jimmie was here.
Leisa Gibbs
May 24, 2007
Craig,Darrell,David,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Having read all the comments about your father is a tribute to you to know that you were raised by such an honorable man. May your treasured memories bring you comfort. Thanks for the years of your friendship at Garden Country.
Sincerely,
Leisa Gibbs
Steve and Cathy Burrows and Family
May 23, 2007
Dear Cates Family-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bishop Cates was one of the kindest men we ever encountered.
DAVID LENDER
May 22, 2007
For more then 10 years Jimmy has been selling my family our cars. I've always enjoyed visiting with him when I was at the dealership. I always appreciated the way he took care of our needs.He would talk a lot about his grandkids and his family get togethers. I could tell he really loved his family. I'll miss seeing him at work but we know he is in good hands.
Linda Metos
May 22, 2007
Although at times of sorrow there is so little words can say, I offer my hearfelt sympathy to your and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
I am sorry that I cannot be there today. A fellow "Sweet Shop" friend,
Linda Andersen Metos
Syble Cates Midkiff
May 22, 2007
Dear Utah Cates Family,
I am the oldest Cates left of our family.Jim & I grew up together.His dad, Uncle James, & my dad, Joe, were always very close. They worked in the oil fields & shipyards, always hard construction work. They made a good living for their families. I have so many special memories of Jim & Edna-growing up out in the country in Tx. Jim & I raised rabbits. They lives out on a prairie like place & when the animals dies, we always dressed up & put then in boxes & had funerals. Jim was the preacher. We'd sing,pray,cry,& put flowers on their graves.Our g-gr.Hines & g-gr Derrick lives there. Jim came to Tx. to baptize my dear husband & he & Delene were with us as we were sealed in SL temple.We visited back & forth thru the yrs. & kept up with each other. When his parents died within a few yrs. of each other-he came both times & spoke at their funerals. He was a devout LDS. I'm thankful & proud to have him as a cousin. He was a most special person, family man & good friend to all. May his love ones find comfort in the knowledge that he's happy & free of pain & worries. Love always, Syble Jo Cates Midkiff
Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer
May 21, 2007
I only met Jimmie in the last year as my council member. He was kind, and thoughtful, and generous with his time. Most of all, he clearly cared about the American Fork neighborhoods. I am truly grateful that American Fork City was touched by his leadership. To his family - thank you for sharing him with the community.
Teresa & Chad Harvey
May 21, 2007
I am Virginia's Cates niece. Mr. Cates sold me my Durango. He was so kind to me. I swore to use him from now on whenever I needed a car. I'm so sorry for your loss. We love you Gini & Craig with all of our hearts.
keith holladay
May 21, 2007
jimmie was a true friend who influenced the lives of so many of us at the dealership. he will be missed by all who worked with him over the years for his genuine friendship, a quick wit and his tremendous example. i am blessed to have known him. my first thought at hearing of his passing was that he had time to prepare for it. but of all the people i know, he didnt need it, he lived prepared.
Kathy and Clint Harris
May 21, 2007
Dear DeLene and Family,
I was so shocked to see Jimmie's obituary. I am so sorry to hear of this. We got acquainted at Coast to Coast (then True Value). It was always a pleasure to see you, Jimmie and your mother come into the Hardware Store. It was good to see him working for the City Government. He will be missed. May you be blessed with the wonderful memories you all share of Jimmie. With love, Kathy and Clint Harris
GERRI WEST
May 21, 2007
DEAR CATES FAMILY
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH JIMMIE THE LAST NINE YEARS AND I CAN SAY THAT HE WAS THE BEST. HE WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND THE KINDEST PERSON. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOST.
Chantel Jenkins
May 21, 2007
He was a wonderful example. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy Breaux
May 21, 2007
Jimmie was the oldest of us kids, and I did not grow up with him as I was the youngest child. And me and his son Darrell are the same age so this lets you know how many years we were apart in age. But even with all the years between us, my brother was still a big brother to listen to me give me advice, never a loss of his temper, set such a good example for me. I loved when we had our talks and his talks about mom and dad and Edna. Jimmie and Edna was the oldest out of us 5 kids and they were very close and he had a lot of tales about her, and she had a few about him also. My brother babtized me when he was down, so no matter how many years and how many miles between us he still played a big brother as best as he could with me and my other sisters Mona and Cheryl. We know our brother is in Heaven with our lord Jesus Christ and our Mom and Dad and our other sister Edna. Knowing this makes it easier for us. Haveing lost our Mom and Dad I know how hard this is and no words can make it better, but just remember his smile, his loving touch, and he lives on in each and everyone of you, as each one carries a quality of their Dad. We may be miles apart but our love is with each one of you and we love you.
Terry Jones
May 21, 2007
Dear Cates Family,
I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Jim for many, many years as we both worked in the food business. I first met Jim when I was a route salesman with Clover Club back in the 70's. Just like EVERYONE, I immediately grew to like Jim, enjoy his company, and look forward to stopping at Safeway. Years later, that friendship was renewed when he came to work for Clover Club. I can guarantee that there was never a person that knew Jim that did not like him. I am sad to see my old friend has passed away, but I hope there can be some comfort for his family knowing he touched so many, many lives in such a positive way.
My sincere sympathy,
Terry Jones
Keith & Ann Blake
May 20, 2007
Dear Delene, Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of Jimmie's passing. Our lives were better for knowing Jimmie. He was devout and faithful with and to his family, church and community. May the comfort of gospel truths abide with you.
Jamie West
May 20, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had so much fun working with jimmie, he was my favorite salesman, he was so kind and funny! I will definitly miss all of our jokes.
John & Helen Huntsman
May 20, 2007
We were a yound family when we moved next door to the Cates family.For the next 15 years we learned alot from Brother Cates. From how to take care of mature trees and our yard .. He was older then us .. but had the energy of a young adult.. But more importantly he taught us by his example of how to be a good neighbor and a outstanding person. We will miss the "talks we had over the fence" our thoughts and prayers are with the Cates Family
Craig and Chris Wilkins
May 20, 2007
Dear Dalene,We are saddened at the passing of Jimmie. He was one of the quiet giants of his time. We loved our times with him and you and have always been impressed with his caring and loving gestures towards you. He served with his heart, whether in the Church or in the Community. Our love and prayers are with you at this time of deep loss. May the Lord guide and keep you and your family. Pres. and Sister Wilkins from Brazil.
Jean Castio
May 20, 2007
As the world mourn's and misses your presence, the Heavens shall rejoice and praise the knowledge your soul brings.
Teresa Hansen
May 20, 2007
Rob&Denise,
Denise I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Your in my thoughts and prayers. Teresa
Charles Edwards
May 20, 2007
Jimmie we will all miss you. May you return to Father in Heaven, and lead the way for the rest of us.
Darla Midkiff Clark
May 20, 2007
I wish we could be out there with you now. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Jimmie was such an inspiration to all of us. He was truly the patriarch of the Cates family-especially for us Texas saints. He was so instrumental in bringing my dad into the gospel & coming down here to baptize him, being at their sealing & the sealing & marriage of Walter & myself. We will miss him greatly & cherish our fond memories-both in Utah & Texas. We will see you at the end of June. We love you, Darla & Walter Clark
Carleton Reese
May 20, 2007
I was heartbroken when I heard of your deep loss. Jimmie was THE BEST and most honest salesman I have met in the past 44 years.
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