Merrill Vernon Gater
Entered Into Rest:
February 16, 2016
Merrill Vernon Gater, 91, of Solsberry, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Bloomington, Indiana. He was born in Washington County, Indiana, the son of the late Earles Alfred Gater and Faye L. (Lawson) Gater. Merrill was a retired electronics technician for Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and a U.S. Navy veteran of W.W. II. He was married on Dec. 4, 1943 to Mary Alice (Warinner) Gater, who preceded him in death on August 10, 1977. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, Gary and Kenneth Gater; five siblings, Rollin, Stan, Loetta, Forrest and Connie and five grandchildren. Survivors include four sons, Michael Gater of Solsberry, Indiana, Perry Gater of Bloomfield, Indiana, Maurice Gater of Bloomington, Indiana and James Gater of Ellettsville, Indiana; three sisters, Carolyn Beil of Summerfield, Florida, Ann Neel of Pekin, Indiana and Alice Voyles of Salem, Indiana; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Online Condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net
11:30 am Friday, February 19, 2016 at Mt. Eden Cemetery near Little York, Indiana.
Visitation:
5 to 8 pm Thursday and 10 to 11 am Friday at Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana.
From: Karen Sharr
Perry Gater and girls: I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father and Grandfather. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Tammy and Randy Carter
We have known Merrill for about 2 years as he was a resident at Golden Living, in the REM unit, with my step-father Les Frye. We spent time with him during the evening meal about 3 times per week. He was our buddy! Although we couldn't have long conversations we enjoyed him so much especially his smile! He was a charmer. Wish we had known him before the illness. Prayers for the family. Tammy and Randy Carter.
From: Mark and Peggy Ingle
Jim, So sorry for your loss. We couldn't make it by tonight, but want you to know you are in our thoughts at this time. Your Friends, Mark & Peggy
From: Bob Akers
Mike and Perry, just saw your Dad's obituary and wanted to touch bases with you. Lot of water has gone under the bridge since we together at the Broadview church in the 60s, but I still remember you guys and your family. I hope life has been good to you. I'm in Kentucky (since 1989), my son Rob Akers pastors the Broadview church now. It would be grand if we could connect again after all these years. My parents are gone (Dad 1971 and Mom 1987). Oldest brother and sister, Jim and Shirley have passed. Sorry for your loss, I remember your dad well. Take care, Bob Akers
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