Nicla R. Gates, 47, of 632 Cron Street in
Celina, OH died 6:15 p.m. Wednesday October 14, 2009 at Good Samaritan
Hospital in Dayton, OH.
She was born March 31, 1962 in Celina, OH to Eugene and
Frances (Partin) Springer.
On January 6, 1979, she married Danny Gates, who survives.
She is also survived by:
daughter Amanda (Scott Morgan) Gates of Celina, OH
son Matthew (Mirranda)
Gates of Celina, OH
daughter Jessica Gates-Bradburn
of Celina, OH
12 grandchildren
close friend and caregiver
Randy Weiler of Celina, OH
brother Norman Springer of
Celina, OH
parents-in-law Ted (Marilyn
"Joyce") Gates of Celina, OH
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Michael
and Jeffrey Gates
She was a homemaker.
Her favorite pastimes included cooking, fishing, camping
and spending time with her grandchildren.
Services are scheduled 7:00 p.m. Wednesday October 21, 2009
at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St.Marys, with
Pastor Randy Christian, officiating. Private family burial will take place at
the Woodland Cemetery, in Van Wert, OH.
Visitation after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home on
High Street.
Memorial contributions amy be directed to the family.