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James Leo “Jim” Cates Sr.

Birth	:	21 Mar 1927 Early, Sac County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Oct 2019 Okoboji, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7496986, -95.5796967
Description	:	James Leo “Jim” Cates, 92 of Okoboji, Iowa, and formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 22, 2019 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 28th, . at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford, Iowa. Father Tim Johnson will officiate. Military rites will be held outside the church following the service. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa at a later date. Jim was born in Early, Iowa on March 21, 1927 to Chester W. Cates and Nellie G. Burrow. He enlisted in the... Read More	James Leo “Jim” Cates, 92 of Okoboji, Iowa, and formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 22, 2019 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 28th, . at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford, Iowa. Father Tim Johnson will officiate. Military rites will be held outside the church following the service. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa at a later date. Jim was born in Early, Iowa on March 21, 1927 to Chester W. Cates and Nellie G. Burrow. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II after graduating from Sac City High school in 1944. While in school he played football, sang in the choir and also played the drums and tuba for the band. He spent two years in the United States Navy, mostly in the South Pacific. After being discharged, he worked for 10 years for the Illinois Central Railroad in Cherokee and was employed by the Boothby Funeral Home for 17 years. In 1975, he opened Jim’s Trading Post and operated the business for the next 21 years before retiring. He was married to Rosemary Lyman in 1948 and they had eight children. She passed away in 1974. During his lifetime, he was a Boy Scout leader for 35 years and enjoyed being Santa Claus for over 30 years. He belonged to the Odd Fellows, Knights of Columbus and Fourth Degree Knights, American Legion, and the VFW. He held the office of Grand Knight in the KC’s and as a Commander and District Commander in both the Legion and VFW. One of his highlights was being named the top Iowa District Commander in the VFW in 1989 for the most new memberships and activities performed in that year that allowed him and two of his local Commanders to be selected as an honorary lead in the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Las Vegas Nevada as part of the National Convention. He also presented the American flag to many deceased veteran families throughout the years. In 2001, he married Rose Melvin and moved from Cherokee to Lake Okoboji. He loved dancing, playing cards, pitching horseshoes, bowling, and volunteering making apple pies for many years with the Knights in Milford. He is preceded in death by his first wife Rosemary, son Tom Cates, daughter and son in law MaDonna and Bob Robinson, granddaughter Bonnie Robinson, four brothers, three sisters, and his parents. He is survived by his wife Rose; six children: James Jr.(Jeanne) Cates of Owatonna, Minnesota; Linda (Gary) McClaren of Sutherland, Iowa; Bill (Juanita) Cates of Cherokee, Iowa; Chester (Karla) Cates of Cherokee, Iowa; Randy (Prudence) Cates of Cherokee, Iowa; Brian (LaReina) Cates of Oak Grove, Missouri; stepson Steve (Barb) Barney of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter in law Theresa Cates of Cherokee, Iowa; sisters-in- law: Fran Cates of Mason City, Iowa and Elaine Cates of Cherokee, Iowa. He will be remembered and loved by 26 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, one great great grandson, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is James Leo “Jim” Cates Sr.'s memorial?
James Leo “Jim” Cates Sr.'s memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA.
When did James Leo “Jim” Cates Sr. death?
James Leo “Jim” Cates Sr. death on 22 Oct 2019 in Okoboji, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Leo “Jim” Cates Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.7496986
Longitude: -95.5796967

Family Members:

Parent

Chester Wesley Cates

(1899 - 1963)

Nellie G Burrow Cates

(1901 - 1989)

Spouse

Rosemary Lyman Cates

(1931 - 1974)

Siblings

Thelma Lucille Cates Gleason

(1920 - 1983)

Harlan Wesley Cates

(1923 - 1974)

Demont Cates

(1925 - 1927)

Loyce P. "Mike" Cates

(1932 - 2009)

Children

Madonna Rose Cates Robinson

(1949 - 2012)

James Leo “Jim” Cates Jr.

(1951 - 2020)

Thomas Lee Cates

(1956 - 2006)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Hill Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7496986, -95.5796967

2. Beacon Hollow Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7572057, -95.5727856

3. George Donohoe Grave Site
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7571850, -95.5704080

4. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7639008, -95.5847015

5. Memory Gardens
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Coordinate: 42.7778015, -95.5580978

6. Meriden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7868996, -95.6425018

7. Maryhill Visitation Church Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7360000, -95.6895000

8. West Pilot Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6674995, -95.5841980

9. Afton Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8064003, -95.4863968

10. Cedar Cemetery
Larrabee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8361015, -95.5346985

11. Good Hope Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6618996, -95.5258026

12. Liberty Cemetery
Meriden, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8368988, -95.6361008

13. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7024994, -95.4460983

14. Cherokee County Pioneer Cemetery
Spring Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8502998, -95.4906006

15. Grandview Cemetery
Quimby, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6183014, -95.6417007

16. Silver Cemetery
Quimby, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6058006, -95.5950012

17. Haight Family Farm Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7778400, -95.3781060

18. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8165000, -95.3885000

19. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Quimby, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6671982, -95.7611008

20. Diamond Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6156006, -95.4480972

21. Liberty Cemetery
Calumet, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9241982, -95.5932999

22. Marcus-Amherst Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8161011, -95.8007965

23. Holy Name Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8163986, -95.8032990

24. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7348000, -95.8208000