Mrs. Ruth A. Gates' Obituary
Gates, Ruth A., 88, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011 in Largo, FL. She was born in Oak Park, IL and resided in Aurora, IL until she retired to Largo in 1987. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister and grandson. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 70 years: Ben W. Gates; son: William (Susan) Gates of Sugar Grove, IL; son Howard (Tonie) Gates of Largo; daughter: Sharon (Loyd) Miller of Kingman, AZ; son: Vernon Gates of St. Petersburg; brother: Tom (Nancy) Holmes of Oak Park, IL; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. An open house will be held on Saturday, April 16th from 1pm to 4pm at the Gates residence.
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