Hunter Jerry Cates Obituary (1937

Surrounded by his loving family Hunter Jerry Cates was released to the arms of God on October 21, 2013. Hunter was born to Johnny and Clara (Hunter) Cates on the family farm near Gateway, MO on March 29, 1937. He was the oldest of four children. In 1953 the family moved to Zillah, WA where Jerry met his love Peggy Bales at a church youth group. They married in December, 1955. Jerry served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1956-1966 on the USS Kalamath and USS Confidence and as a recruiter. Later he worked as postmaster at the Buena and Harrah post offices until he retired in 1994. Hunter was a Godly man and devoted to his family. He was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene for nearly 60 years. Jerry and Peggy enjoyed many years of motorcycle rides, camping and fishing with friends and family. He always had a warm smile and conversation for everyone he met. Hunter was welcomed into heaven by his brother Eugene Davis and his parents. He is joyously remembered by his wife, Peg, of 57 years, his two sons: Jim (Mary), Hunter (Sheila), and daughter Marci (Wade) Wright. Two sisters: Jan (John) Goodrich and Sally (Bert) Liebholz. Six grandchildren: Jed (Stephanie), Samantha (Josh) Elliott, A.J. Collinsworth, Katlin Wilder, Jered and Jameson Cates. Three great -grandchildren: Rylee and Jeremiah Cates and William Wilder. A Memorial Celebration of Jerry's life will be held at New Hope Church of the Nazarene (29 Channel Drive, Yakima 98901) on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Remembrance gifts may be directed to the landscaping fund at New Hope Church of the Nazarene where Jerry worked as grounds keeper or to the charity of your choice. SERVICES Funeral service Saturday, November 09, 2013 1:00 PM New Hope Church of the Nazarene 29 Channel Dr. Yakima, WA 98901