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1956
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2025
Christie Gates Obituary
A proud graduate of Lathrop High School, Class of 1974, Christie embraced life with warmth, resilience, and grace. She was retired but found great fulfillment in her artistic pursuits - particularly playing the piano and painting with watercolors - passions that brought beauty and serenity to her days and to those around her.
Christie lived in Kachemak Bay for 38 years. She led an adventurous life, canoeing wild and remote Alaska rivers, skiing mountains and glaciers, both cross-country and downhill. She loved to travel and had been to Europe, Africa, South America and Central America - enjoying people, cultures and climates, and exploring ancient ruins and many tropical secrets.
She had a great love of nature, birds and animals, and found great joy in her flower garden.
Christie was a devoted wife to her husband, Ty Gates, and a loving mother to her three children: Callie Hauser (Mike), Dawson Gates (Marnie), and Hannah Gates. Her love extended deeply to her grandchildren - Radko, Rhone, Tygian and Legend - who brought her endless pride and joy.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ron Davis, and is survived by her mother, Lou Davis. Christie also leaves behind her siblings - Todd Davis, Holly French, Trina Owens and Josh Davis - as well as many loving nieces and nephews who will remember her kind heart and gentle spirit.
Christie's life was a beautiful testament to creativity, compassion, adventure, and the enduring bonds of family. She will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered.
A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 p.m. July 22, 2025, at the Aspen Hotel in Homer, Alaska. All who knew and loved Christie are welcome to join in honoring her memory. Christie's favorite treat was chocolate - if you'd like to bring a dessert that incorporates chocolate, please feel free to do so.
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Sheryl Sharp DeBoard
July 20, 2025
A vivacious, beautiful woman who always wore that contagious smile sprinkled with her infectious laugh. Enjoy the next step Christie and say hello to my mom, Carol Gelvin, Pam Burnett and don´t forget the numerous dogs that graced our lives, they´re waitingpeace
Ritchie Musick
July 18, 2025
We are so sorry to learn about Christie. I remember the summer we shared being tour guides on Dredge #8. I still think of her as that young teenager. I am so glad I got to interact with her several times in the past few years. Our hearts are with you!
kimberly hart
July 11, 2025
Christy always had a smile and met life joyfully. She will be missed by all who knew her...
Roland Castillo
July 10, 2025
joni j scharfenberg
July 10, 2025
So sad to hear of Christies passing. Sending my love to all of her family and friends. Joni Scharfenberg
Roland Castillo
July 10, 2025
I will miss Christie. She was a very good friend in Junior High and High School. I spent a lot of time with the Davis family for 8 years. A special time in my life
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