Tom Cates

CATES, TOM Age 75, of Rialto, CA., passed away 06/18/04. Born December 17th, 1928, Tom was Senior Sales Manager, Powersports Division for K&N Engineering, in Riverside for more than two decades. He succumbed to cancer on Friday following a brief hospital stay. A US Army veteran, Mr. Cates is survived by his wife Georgia, daughters, Tina, Anita and Tomi, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Tom Cates' passion for all things related to motorcycles was surpassed only by his deep devotion and love for his wife Georgia and his family. His experience in powersports began at an early age as an active racer. After employment at Triumph and BSA, Mr. Cates accepted an offer from K&N founders, Ken Johnson and Norm McDonald to be K&N General Manager. Cates was an active member of the Motorcycle Industry Council and Trailblazers. A private pilot, Cates also shared a love for flying and often flew his own experimental airplane. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 26th, from 2-4 PM (PST) at the K&N Engineering Headquarters, 1455 Citrus Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 (call 909/826-4000 for additional details). In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the City of Hope and Beckman Research Institute. Donations can be made online at www.cityofhope.org/donate or by mail to: City of Hope, Central Processing, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010.