James A. Gates

Dear Family and friends of "Jim" Gates, sorry to hear about his passing, in times like these I find comfort in this scripture from the Bible: "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out......John 5:28, 29

Dear Family of Jim Gates, I was a high school classmate of Jim Gates. I am so sorry to learn of his death and your loss of him. He was a special person. I wish I had words to ease your grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With kind regards, Nancy Lee Nelson St. Paul, MN

Jim was one of the good guys in high school! The athletic department could not have functioned without Jim. Mike Murray

I am sorry for your loss. Actually we all lost a good friend. I worked in the building with Jim "Mr. Painter Man" at the Educational Sciences building. I so totally enjoyed his sense of humor and our small talk in the "dock" of the building. He was looking forward to retirement - I just wish he would have had more time to enjoy his family time. He was a special man as will be missed...

What a great guy!! I saw Jim frequently while he was painting in the UW building I worked at, we would often play cribbage at lunch... I don't really remember who was the winner, guess we both were because we enjoyed it so much. I enjoyed talking to Jim about everything! He was an interesting man and will forever be missed.