1929
James
2016
James E. Gates
December 19, 1929 — May 21, 2016
GATES, James E.
Kalamazoo
Passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born December 19, 1929 in Fremont, MI to the late Russell and Evelyn (Debois) Gates. James was united in marriage to Rena Mead on December 19, 1965. He served in the U.S. Air Force until honorably discharged in February of 1950. James is survived by his wife, Rena Gates; grandson, Shane Moore; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Ford (Doris) Gates, Lee Gates and Russell Gates, Jr. The family is being served by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. At the family's request, no visitation or services are scheduled. A private burial will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park North. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name may be directed to Heartland Hospice or the Kalamazoo Humane Society.
**MEMORIALS**
Heartland Hospice
8075 Creekside Commons, Suite 120
Portage, MI 49024
269-324-5705
www.heartlandhospice.com
Kalamazoo Humane Society
4239 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-345-1181
www.kazoohumane.org
Kalamazoo
Passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born December 19, 1929 in Fremont, MI to the late Russell and Evelyn (Debois) Gates. James was united in marriage to Rena Mead on December 19, 1965. He served in the U.S. Air Force until honorably discharged in February of 1950. James is survived by his wife, Rena Gates; grandson, Shane Moore; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Ford (Doris) Gates, Lee Gates and Russell Gates, Jr. The family is being served by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. At the family's request, no visitation or services are scheduled. A private burial will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park North. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name may be directed to Heartland Hospice or the Kalamazoo Humane Society.
**MEMORIALS**
Heartland Hospice
8075 Creekside Commons, Suite 120
Portage, MI 49024
269-324-5705
www.heartlandhospice.com
Kalamazoo Humane Society
4239 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-345-1181
www.kazoohumane.org
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