Nancy Ruth Cates

1952 - 2025

Chanhassen - Nancy Ruth Sommerville Cates, born on August 4, 1952, left this world peacefully at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family in Chanhassen, MN, after bravely battling Alzheimer's Disease. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas M. Sommerville & Mary Almehda Sommerville; father of her children, Mark Cates; her sister, Patricia Peterson; brother, Michael Sommerville; and sister, Mary Jane Sommerville. Nancy is survived by her sisters, Jean Kellogg (Edward) and Anne Stemp (Ralph); her brothers, Robert Sommerville and John Sommerville (Joann); and her brother-in-law, Michael Peterson. Her legacy lives on through her three devoted children, Dean Cates (Katie), Liz Faulstick (Ryan), and Joe Cates (Gwen); and her five adoring grandchildren, Grayson Faulstick, Graham Faulstick, Penny Cates, Fiona Cates, and Jameson Cates. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews as well as friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 10 at 11 am with a visitation an hour prior at Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, 55347. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, honoring Nancy's courageous battle.