Carlton H. Gates
Carlton H. Gates, 87, died Wednesday
(Nov. 10, 2004) at Friendly Acres Retirement Community in Newton. He
was born Dec. 7, 1916, to Ralph and Grace (Van Houten) Gates in
Harvey County. They preceded him in death. He married Lila Brenneman
March 3, 1968, in Newton. She survives of the home. He was a member
of First Baptist Church in Newton. He retired in 1979 as a road crew
foreman for Harvey County. He was a member of Newton Lodge No. 142
AF&AM, Order of the Eastern Star Newton Chapter No. Five, Newton
Commandery No. Nine, Royal Arch Chapter No 27, Scottish Rite 32
degree of Wichita, Wichita Council No. 12, Wichita Commandery No. 12,
Topeka Council No. One and the Ancient Toltec Rite and Newton Toltec.
He enjoyed camping and fishing. He also bowled and love to garden.
Other survivors include a sister;
Elnora Baxter of Newton. He was also preceded in death by: a son,
Larry Gates; and a brother, Paul Gates.
Visitation will be from 9 a. m. To 5 p.
m. Friday and from 1 to 9 p. m. Sunday with family greeting friends
from 7 to 9 p. m. Sunday, all a Petersen Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10 a. m. Monday
at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Timothy Conner of First
Baptist Church officiating. An Order of the Eastern Star service will
be conducted at the funeral home immediately following the funeral
service.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. A
Masonic commital will take place at the cemetery.
Memorials have been established with
Hospice Care of Kansas, the American Cancer Society and the American
Heart Association, all in care of the funeral home.