Deborah Gatewood

Deborah Gatewood, 65, was born September 29, 1950 in Des Moines, the daughter of Forest and Marie (Caple) Sanders. She passed away surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Taylor House Hospice House.

Deborah retired as a manager with the Federal Reserve Bank after many years of faithful service. She was very passionate about politics and was a proud liberal. Obama just lost his strongest supporter with the passing of Deborah.

Deborah was extremely creative and crafty, and enjoyed drying flowers, making wreaths and any artsy endeavor she could get her hands on. She was an extreme artist, and enjoyed numerous painting projects. Deborah also enjoyed spending time outside in her gardens. Above all else, she treasured special moments spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Deborah’s memory will be cherished by her children, Lisa (James) Torres and Jeff Hummel; her grandchildren, Afton (Rich) Villalobos, Sage Torres and Dante Torres, her great-grandchildren, Olivia, Karma and one on the way; her siblings, Mary Sangster, Sandy Sanders and Leslie (Denny) Tucker; numerous nieces and nephews; other loving relatives and many special friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Darrell Gatewood; her brother, Buddy Sanders; her sister, Susan Marie Anderson; and her cousin, Vicky Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home Monday one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hamilton’s Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.


Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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