Evelyn Gates

Evelyn Gates was in born in Dublin, Ireland on September 24, 1932 to Ralph James and Alice Hope. She passed away on July 3, 2025. Evelyn’s sister Ann Hope preceded her in death. She spread her wings and left Ireland in 1955 to pursue a banking career in Newfoundland. Evelyn often talked about her family (including Ann and her mom) that she left behind in Ireland. She had a special place in her heart for Erin Go Bragh. In Newfoundland, Evelyn met the love of her life, Leon Gates, Jr. "Lee", who was stationed at Pepperrell Air Force Base. They married in February 1956 and had a wonderful 46-year marriage until Lee’s death in September 2002.

Lee was career Air Force and the family was stationed in California, New Mexico (twice), England, Germany and finally called Colorado home. Evelyn started as a teacher’s aide in the Cherry Creek School system at Cunningham Elementary School where she ended her career as the office manager. She loved her job there and made many lifelong friends. She was a sorority sister with ADK and enjoyed attending opera in downtown Denver. Evelyn was a multi gallon Bonfils Blood Donor, volunteered with Hospice, and an avid swimmer. The Roman Catholic Church was the guiding light in her life, and she was always thanking God for life’s simple blessings.

Evelyn helped raise her grandchildren especially Brianna, Drake and Austin who lived close by and had “Grandma Days”. She loved her special vacations with the family in Missouri, traveling to Jamacia and Jackson Hole, WY. She also spent time in Durango with her family there too.

We love you Mom, God go with you.

Evelyn leaves behind her four children; Judith (Kent), Philip (Janice), Mark (Maria) and Pat (Kelly). Her grandchildren; Brittany (Wade), Bryce (Hannah), Drake (Rachel), Austin, Matthew (Annelise), Megan (Luke), Mia, Brianna, Ryan (Jenna) and Tara. Great grandchildren, Liam, Liviya, Ezra, Aiden and Skylar.

Recitation of the rosary will be held Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 6pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora. Mass will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:30 am, Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker, followed by burial at 2pm, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area A, Denver.