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Gary Dean Bate

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Gary Bate Obituary

Published by Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Sep. 25, 2019.

Gary passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Memorial services will be held at 3pm on Friday, September 27, 2019 at WestGate Community Church. Burial will take place prior to services. Committal services start at 10:30am at Black Hills National Cemetery, near Sturgis. In lieu of flowers please direct your memorials to the family, in support of The Hope Center.

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Carol Shelton

September 26, 2019

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