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1955
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2015
Faith Tootell Obituary
June 21, 1955 - Sept. 15, 2015
Born in Westchester New York in 1955, to parents Anne Whelan and Geoffrey Howland Tootell.Faith received her Master's Degree from UC Davis. Juvenile diabetes forced her to undergo dialysis in her mid-twenties. This experience made her acutely aware of the need for dialysis patients to have proper nutritional care and guidance. Faith devoted her life to advocating for her patients and for her field. She published several papers and spoke at many conferences in an effort to improve the quality of life of others. During her life, Faith experienced many medical challenges including several transplants and open heart surgery. Those who encountered Faith during these struggles were amazed by her courage, determination, and discipline.
Faith is survived by her husband of many years, Robert Gates, her father Geoff, her brother Geoffrey and his wife Catherine, and her two sisters Megan and Lizzie. Another of Faith's passions was to be the world's best aunt; her nieces, Anne, Caddy and Rosie, and her nephews Matt, William, Danny and Eric will all attest to her success in this area. She never missed an important event in any of their lives, and was a tremendous role model to them all.
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Dawn Fish
September 14, 2022
Missing you as much as when you left us 7 years ago. Love you always, my friend.
Dawn Fish
September 14, 2019
Missing you always, my friend, beyond words. I still cannot believe you have left this earth. Love you always and forever.
Shannon Brownlee
April 6, 2018
Faith was my friend at UCSC and one of the smartest, most disciplined, and generous people I've ever known. I was looking for her on Facebook and found her obituary. I send my condolences to her family and will honor her memory. She was remarkable.
Michael Allen
October 14, 2017
Faith...I miss your beautiful smile and your kind heart. Michael
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Kimberly Periat
December 1, 2015
Kimberly & Ken Periat
December 1, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Faith's passing; a woman who knew how to live. I remember how real of a person she was from the first time I met her; it was refreshing and terrifying! She may have been petite but the depths to her strengths were amazing. It was a gift to know such a classy lady; soar high my friend. Blessings to you and yours Robert and family!
Linda Mann Davis
September 30, 2015
Faithie,
We miss you and always will.
We have to learn how to lovingly hold you tight and at the same time learn to let you go. This is very sad work.
You are dearly loved; a testament to all the love you gave and your blessed generosity of spirit.
You left this world a much better place for your gracious presence in it.
Margaret(Maggie) Tinsley mulcahy
September 23, 2015
I first met Faith when I got to be friends with her sister Vicki. She was a sweet person then and was still the same sweet person when I talked to her about a year ago. She will be a huge loss to her family. I am so sorry for your loss of a daughter, sister and A list aunt. I send my love a support to you all.
Theresa Larrieu
September 21, 2015
God Bless Faith's family and friends. She was a wonderful woman. I was proud to call her friend.
Theresa
Ruth
September 21, 2015
May Almighty God be your strength and tower during this time of great loss. Psalms 18:2. Sincere condolences.
Dawn Fish
September 20, 2015
Love you, Faithie. Rest in heavenly peace, my beloved friend.
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