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Herbert Gates Obituary
A memorial service and interment will be held in the Chapel at North Naples United Methodist Church, 6000 Goodlette Road Naples, Fl. 34109 on August 5, 2017, at 11 a.m. Following the service a reception will be held in the church hall.
Dr. Gates was born on August 19, 1933, in Washington, D.C. He grew up there and in Annapolis, MD where he spent his summers.
After high school, He attended Duke University and graduated in the three years Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended George Washington University Medical School, as did his father. He graduated with honors and was inducted into the Obstetrics and Gynecology Honor Society. After a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he spent two years on the Navaho reservation in New Mexico delivering Navaho babies. After this he was in private practice in McLean, Va. And then Norfolk, Va. During this time he became a member of Mensa.
During this time Dr. Gates directed a church choir for many years and also learned to fly. He achieved the rating of commercial pilot, instrument pilot and instructor. He spent many hours instructing pilots getting their license. In 1980 Dr. Gates turned to academic medicine and became a member of the faculty at the City of Faith. He became the head of the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He served as a consultant at the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and was the Associate Medical Director at the V.A. Hospital in Shreveport, La. dealing with women's health care. He was also on the faculty at East Carolina School of Medicine.
Dr. Gates moved to Emerald Isle, NC. upon his retirement and spent a great deal of time in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. In 2012 Dr. Gates moved to Naples, Fl.
He is survived by his wife, Diane. They shared 61 years of marriage and had three children, Dr. Herbert Stelwyn Gates III, of Naples, Fl., Susan Lynne Gates Taylor of Alma, Ar., and Robert Paul Gates, who preceded him in death. They had six grandchildren, Jennell Diane Gates, Herbert Stelwyn Gates IV, Lawren Taylor-Tabor, Allison Dee Taylor, Hunter Robert Taylor and Michael Gates Taylor; and a great-granddaughter, Emma Lynne Tabor
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund at North Naples United Methodist Church or St. Matthews House Naples, Fl.
Arrangements by Fuller Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Gates
Edward & Caren Eastwood
July 31, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 31, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
July 31, 2017
soot about your lots cathy cheery
Brenda Sochia
July 31, 2017
My dear friend, Diane,
You and your family are in my prayers! I'm so sorry for your loss. I have an extra hug for you when I see you next.
Love and prayers,
Brenda
Emerald Isle Garden Club
July 30, 2017
Dear Diane, we all our saddened by your loss and know that you are missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love from all of us.
July 29, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. During difficult times, we can trust God to give us comfort and sooth us. Psalms 94:19
Fred Jelinek
July 26, 2017
Herb was a valued member of the Swansboro Coast Guard Auxiliary that works to help recreational boaters avoid accidents and injuries. He had a special skill operating the emergency radio net, was an accomplished instructor and told great stories about playing catch with Washington Redskin football players in the street in front of his house when he was a kid. It was a privilege to have known him.
Hugh Judges
July 26, 2017
Diane,
I was saddened to read of Herb's death in today's Naples Daily News.
At Church and at the Y I have marvelled at your composure and kindness in dealing with Herb's disability. I will miss seeing him when I return south this fall and get back into my Naples routine. I will hhowever save a very special hug for you.
Blessings
Hugh Judges
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