Shirley Arthur Gates

Shirley Gates passed away peacefully Sunday, December 25, 2016 at her home at the age of 88. She was born September 6, 1928 in Salt Lake City to Evan Bennett and Iantha Richards Arthur. Shirley married Leone Gates on June 6, 1947 in Sandy and made their home in Tooele where they raised their three children. Shirley sold Avon for 35 years and enjoyed visiting with her clients. Throughout the years she enjoyed collecting stuffed bears, spoons, and commemorative plates that she proudly displayed in her home. She is survived by her husband; children: Mike Gates (Liz), Jeff Gates (Elaine), and Shellie Tompkins (Sam); six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Vaughn, Ross, Reed, Cecil, and Keith; sisters: Azalea, Gladys, Fredonia, Veda, Maxine, Blanche, and Carol; grandson Justin Gates; and great-grandson Jayson Corporon. The family wants to give a special thanks to Harmony Home Health nurses and Sarah from Home Instead Senior Care for all their help and assistance. A visitation will be held at Dalton-Hoopes, 150 W. Main St, Grantsville, Utah on Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.