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James Mark Gate

1930 - 2017

James Mark Gate obituary, 1930-2017, San Jose, CA

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1930

DIED

2017

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Beddingfield Funeral Service - San Jose

4323 Moorpark Ave

San Jose, California

James Gate Obituary

James Mark Gate
February 24, 1930 - January 24, 2017
Resident of Saratoga
James Mark Gate passed away peacefully on January 24, 2017 with his children by his side. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, James was an alumnus of West Philadelphia High School '47, Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy '53 and Drexel University. Originally, an active duty member of the U.S. Navy, James continued his service in the Navy Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant.
A mechanical engineer at Westinghouse, James married Evelyn Gim in 1956 and started a family in Philadelphia. Later, they would be among the Westinghouse families that transferred to the Sunnyvale plant, marine division, now known as Northrup Grumman.
Settling in Saratoga in 1964, James and Evelyn raised 3 children: Mike, Jamie, and Carolynne. James promoted his love of sports: hiking, skiing, tennis, golf, and sailing, by taking his family on many adventures. Later, he became a koi and orchid enthusiast, as well as an experienced fruit tree grower. His large koi pond was featured on the Santa Clara County Koi Club pond tour.
James is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Michael (Karen Boyko), Jamison Mark (Renee), Carolynne (Tommy Yen); and 7 grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 25th at 1pm at Menlo Church, 20455 Herriman Avenue, Saratoga 95070.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chi Am Circle, James Mark Gate Memorial Scholarship fund, P.O. Box 2756, Cupertino, CA 95014 or the USMMA Alumni Association & Foundation Inc., in memory of James Gate '53; P.O. Box 222011, Great Neck, NY 11022, or make a donation online at www.usmmaaf.com/makeadonation.


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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Feb. 19, 2017.

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