Mildred Gates

Mildred Gates, 82 of Saylorville, died November 1, 2016 at home. She was born July 31, 1934, to Eldon and Genevieve Harvey in Des Moines.

Mildred graduated from East High School in 1952. She was a clerk for the Secretary of State for twenty years, retiring in 1998. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, singing, family gatherings, and attending grandchildrens’ events.

Mildred is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dean; her 6 children, Dave Gates, Steve Gates (Lesley), Nancy Johnson (Brad), Sue Graham (Tim), Darla Van Houten (Dave), and Craig Gates; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Farrell and Dorene Stevens; brother, Bob Harvey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Jean Johnson and brother, Jackie Harvey.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Mildred.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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