Lance R. Gates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lance R. Gates of Pierson, Michigan, who passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 58, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lance R. Gates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivan Gates and Emily Gates (Van Oss); and his brother-in-law Rick Stiles. He is survived by: his wife Kim (Stiles); his children, Tiffany Steffens (Cody), Ashley MacLean (Garett), Deric Esther (Katie), Darrick Gates (Amber), Marcus Fleming (Rachael) and Garrett Fleming; his brothers, Lohryn (Debbi), David, Dan (Carole), Karl "Johnny" (Nancy) and Kevin (Valerie); his father-in-law Edd Stiles (Pam); and his sisters-in-law, Tammie Batts (James), Julee Pavelka (Eric) and Joy Rosema (Aaron). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
