Douglas Eugene Cates
Marriages
Brandy Patzke
Divorced
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Obituary - December 15, 2016
Douglas Eugene Cates
August 9, 1971 - December 13, 2016
Douglas Cates passed away
on the morning of December
13, 2016, in Grand Junction,
Colorado.
Douglas was born August 9,
1971, in Lakeview, Oregon to
Jim Cates and Becky Lee. He
grew up running logging
equipment with his papa
(Benner) until he chose to
serve our country with the
United States Marines. After the Marines he helped his papa
log.
He moved to Grand Junction where he started his career with
United Companies. He worked for them for 15 years doing what
he loved, operating equipment, where he became a Finished
Blade hand. Later became a foreman. His love was equipment
and the Marines.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Stacy Warren, who was by his
side faithfully and loved him unconditionally; his ex-wife,
Brandy Patzke and their daughter, Hunter Cates all of Grand
Junction; son, Walker Cates, California; sister, Heidi
Thompson, Medford, Oregon.
Douglas is preceded in death by father, Jim Cates; mother,
Becky Lee, and grandparents.
Services will be at Callahan-Edfast, 2515 Patterson Road,
Grand Junction, CO 81505, Monday December 19, 2016 at
12:30 p.m., followed by graveside at Veterans Memorial
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to his daughter, Hunter
Cates Education at Sooper Credit Union.
