Jeffrey Gates

Jeffrey Arthur Gates

July 10, 1950 ~ December 27, 2017

Jeffrey Arthur Gates, age 67, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2017. He was born on July 10, 1950 in Tooele, UT to Shirley and Leone Gates.

Jeff married Elaine Tompkins on October 14, 1972. Together they had two sons, Justin and Ryan.

Jeff enjoyed camping, hunting, and the outdoors. He always had a good story to tell and brought laughter to everyone.

He retired from the Department of Agriculture and then worked doing what he loved, tending to plants, trees, and meeting new people at Valley Nursery.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Elaine; son, Ryan; granddaughter, Madilyn; his father, Leone; brother, Mike (Liz),; sister, Shellie (Sam); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Justin and mother, Shirley.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.