Arvid Gates
July 28, 2010
Arvid Gates JR, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at St. Anthony Hospital Hospice, in Denver Colorado. Arvid was born March 31st, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa at the Iowa Methodist Hospital. He lived in Des Moines until 1986 when he moved to Denver, Colorado.
A visitation with family will be held Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Hamilton Funeral Home near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 2nd, 12:00 p.m. Noon at the funeral home, with burial services following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Arvid graduated from North High School in Des Moines in 1956. He then attended Drake University where he majored in Art and Music. He married Diane Davis August 2, 1980. In Des Moines he worked for Multiplex Business forms, as a printer, from 1959 until 1986. Arvid and Diane moved to Denver, Colorado in 1986 where he worked for Denver Forms until 2003 when he retired.
Besides his family, one of his greatest passions was music. He played the baritone, sousaphone, string bass, the electric bass and the base trumpet. He performed in a number of bands, playing Jazz, and Dixie Land and Rock Music. Another passion of his was wood working. He enjoyed creating different types of wood products which he gave to family and friends.
Arvid is survived by his wife, Diane, son, Scott, sister, Jo Anne Rowe (Clarence), brother, Richard Gates (Alene), and sister Roberta Ickowitz.
Arvid was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Gates, father, Arvid U. Gates SR, brother, Frederick Gates, sister, Norma Beebe, father-in-law, Keith Davis.
Arvid will always be remembered for his compassion for life and his love of family and friends. His sense of humor was classic. He will always be remembered with love and affection by all that knew him.
On-line condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Gail Annable Froyen
08/02/2010
I was in Band/Orchestra at North High when Arvid was a tenth grader. The band could always count on him to provide a sound and solid bottom and beat to whatever we were playing. I believe he played baritone and sousaphone with us. I played flute. I am glad to know that his passion for music gave him joy all of his life. My sympathies to his family.
Gail
Cal Morton
08/01/2010
Even though it has been many years, Jr. still is one of the best friends I have ever had. I am very sorry for the loss you all are going through, but know in my heart, that Jr. is jammin with the best that God can put together. From all the years I got to spend with all of you, I am sure you are holding each other up and please know, that you are all in my prayers. I have our album sitting out in my music practice room, and think of my old roommate everytime I see him on the cover.
Gone but never forgotten still holds true for us all.
With my whole heart to you all,
Cal Morton
morty55@msn.com
9920 62nd street north
Pinellas Park, Florida
727-547-4314 (h)
727-204-2441 (c)
Mrs. Donald Brattebo
07/30/2010
Dear Scott and Mrs. Gates,
Don and I are sad to hear the news of your Father's (and husband's)
passing.
It is a very sad time to say a final "good-by" to one's Father, and
Don and I want to tell you our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are with you.
..We are unable to attend the visitation, but we want to tell you, we are thinking of you and sending our condolences.
Love from us both,
Don & Pat Brattebo