Sharon Gates
November 29, 1941 ~ January 16, 2022
Sharon Lee Gates, 80, loving wife, mother, nana & friend, retired medical office manager, died Sunday, January 16, 2022. Sharon was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Red Hat Society, and a Mary Kay consultant. Preceded in death by her parents, Leland C. and Thelma Silver. Survived by her husband, Gary Kimball Gates of Wichita, KS; son, Jeff (Leslie) Gates of Livermore, CA; daughters, Kimber Lee (John) Shannon of Overland Park, KS, Renee Lynn (Mark) Standiford of Wichita, KS; granddaughters, Taylor Jones, Caroline Shannon, Natalie Shannon, Angela Gates; grandsons, Blake Standiford, Jacob Gates; numerous relatives & friends. COVID friendly (masks required) come & go viewing will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Memorial Service will be at a later date at First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202; Emporia State University Foundation, Lila Inez Gates Student Teaching Scholarship Fund, 1500 Highland St., Emporia, KS 66801; or INTEGRIS Health Foundation, Nazih Zuhdi Lung Transplant Institute, P. O. Box 57380, Oklahoma City, OK 73157. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
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Gary and family, we at Midian can’t begin to express how much Sharon will be missed. She was a lovely person and a great First Lady. Sending many prayers your way.
Gary, we are so sorry. We are sending love as words are pointless right now. Ray and Barbara Scadden
Illustrious Sir Gary, know that we are thinking of you and the family at this time. Sending our love during this difficult time. -Bart & Lesa Ogden
I loved Sharon so much. Met her shortly after Lou & I were married. Gary and Sharon ask us to be on Gary’s Divan in 2005. I barely knew what the Shrine was. I always told her she was my idol. Such a classy lady and such a wonderful person as well. Will certainly miss her. Sue Sheets
I am truly sorry for your families loss, my prayers are with you all!
The Gates were good neighbors. I moved from that area many years ago and haven’t seen them for some time but have pleasant memories of the family. Condolences to all Bob Bequette