July 11, 1926 – Jan. 25, 2021
Frank Gates, 94, of Molalla, formerly of Sweet Home, died Jan. 25, 2021 from age-related issues.
He was born July 11, 1926 in Rainier to James and Mary (Wade) Gates, the youngest of eight children; he had four brothers and three sisters.
At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Army, serving during World War II in Okinawa, Japan.
After leaving the service, Mr. Gates moved to…