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- The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
February 14, 1999
Our loving husband, Father, Grandfather, Daniel Percil Gates age 72, passed away February 10, 1999 at his home in West Jordan, UT.
Born January 23, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Daniel Percil Gates Sr. and Louise Dansie. Married Jean Jacobsen, August 10, 1945. Jean preceded him in death August 27, 1989. Married Gloria Want, February 15, 1997.
Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Master Cadillac mechanic, designed and built speed boats. Member of the stock car racing association. Helped establish quarter midget racing in Utah. Remembered for his beautiful voice, and vocal entertaining. Avid fisherman, archer, hunter, loved flying, and boating. Known by many loved by all, and will be dearly missed.
Suvived by his wife, Gloria Diane Gates, five children, Bill D. (Nancy) Gates, Louise (J. Randy) Bennett, Dan M. (Marian) Gates, Rose (John) Ringwood, Mary Jean (Craig) Riddle, 19 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister, Kathryn (Lee) Stokes.
Preceded in death by parents, brother, James Gates and sister, Gene Leonhardt.
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