The Rev. Dr. Timothy D. Gates, 58, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services were 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, by Aaron Telecky and Brett Mackey. The family will greet friends one hour before the service on Saturday.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy; his children, Christina (Jason) Fowler, Chris (Kari) Gates and Kimberly (Kevin) Smith; grandchildren, Ashley, Preston, and Brandon Fowler, Brianne, Gabriel, Addison and Gavin Gates, Alexandra and Joshua Smith; and sisters, Beverly Grahm and Barbara O’Clair. Also surviving are his father-in-law, Ruben Finger; mother-in-law, Barbara Finger; sisters-in-laws, Marilyn, Linda, and Julie; and brother-in-law, Ruben Paul.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Ethlean.
Timothy was born Nov. 9, 1950, in Dallas, to Dale and Anna (Conley) Gates. He was married to Kathy Finger on May 20, 1972, in Kansas. Timothy was a lifelong minister. His greatest joys in life were sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, his wife, kids, and grandkids.
A memorial fund has been established in Timothy’s name. Memorials can be sent to Christina's mom, Kathy Gates at 314 18th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403.
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Christina, Jason, children and the rest of the extended Gates family , the thoughts and prayers of many in the Blue Hill Community go out to you at this time. It must be a great comfort to you to know that your father, Timothy Gates, had such a close relationship with Jesus and knew that his redeemer lives. I am sure he taught all of you the important things in life and that you would be together again, in Gods good time. Nothing is without purpose, God's purpose, even when we can't understand. God's love is with you and you will always have those precious memories of Rev. Timothy Gates.
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