John C Gates Obituary
The memory of John C Gates of Belle Plaine, Iowa, who passed away on February 14, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Connie Smith of West Branch, IA.; his son Doug Gates (Holly) of Belle Plaine, IA; his grandchildren, Ethan Gates (Sam) of Belle Plaine and Jacy Gates of Belle Plaine; his daughter Ann Hansen (Nic) of Lisbon, IA; his grandsons, Marquis Dew (Gabrielle) of Mount Vernon, IA and Tyson Dew of Mount Vernon, IA.; his stepdaughter Rhonda Smith of West Branch, IA; his grandchildren, Alexis Lewis (Gary) of West Branch, IA and Sunday Salvatore of Des Moines, IA.; his stepson Clayton Smith (Angela) of Pleasantville, IA; and his grandchildren, Alexander Smith (Tyane) of Belle Plaine, IA, Cody Smith of Des Moines, IA., Dylan Hildreth (Cadence) of Kirksville, MO, Sierra Hallmann of Cedar Falls, IA, Sam Hallmann of Knoxville, IA and Norman Smith of Pleasantville, IA.