Burton Jewell Gates

GATES, Burton J., age 95, of Springboro died on Friday, January 20, 2012, at 1:50am. Burt was born on August 30, 1916, in Columbus, OH, to Jewell and Flora Gates. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mary Margaret Sutherland; two sisters, Marian and Janet; and a great grandson, Eric Young. Burt is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Catherine Gates "nee Manoloff Speros"; daughter, Kathy (Larry); son, Richard (Barbara); step-son, Michael (Mary); grandson, Marc (Soraya); great-granddaughter, Jade; and nieces and nephews: Susanne, Carolyn, David, Betsy, Greg, Richard, and Carol. Burt graduated from North High School in Columbus and attended Ohio State University until called to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. He left as a Major after four years but stayed in the Army Reserve program on the staff of the Dayton Army Reserve School where he retired as a Colonel. During this time, he was employed as a security consultant at Wright-Patterson AFB until his retirement. Burt was a longtime member of the Retired Officers Association, the Beavercreek Lions Club, and a member of 40 some years of a local Bridge Group. In his later years, Burt volunteered at Yankee Trace Golf Course as a player's assistant. He was a good family man who was loved and respected by all. Burt was a member of Southwest Church in Springboro. The family will greet friends from 10:00-11:00am on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at ROUTSONG FUNERAL HOME, 81 N. Main St., Centerville, OH. A memorial service will be held following the visitation at 11:00am also at the funeral home. The family will also greet friends following the service until 1:00pm. Burial following at 2:00pm at Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Burt's name to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45420 or to Southwest Church, 88 Remick Boulevard, Springboro, OH 45066. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Centerville Routsong Funeral Home
81 N. Main St.
Centerville, OH
US 45459