Isabel V. Gates (née Goss, 1913-2013) was the mother of Robert M. Gates and Jim Gates. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker known for her servant's heart and special friendships. She married Mel Gates for 53 years until his passing and was survived by her sons Jim (Elise) Gates and Bob (Becky) Gates, four grandchildren—Stephanie (Jim) Brown, David (Krista) Gates, Eleanor Gates, and Brad Gates—and four great-grandchildren: Jared (Madison) and Emma Brown, Cooper and Hunter Gates. Isabel faithfully served at Hillside Christian Church and Mt. Olive Christian Church, actively participating in Christian Women's Fellowship at both. She was a long-time member (over 50 years) of P.E.O. Chapter EI. Professionally, she worked as a secretary in the Psychology Department at Wichita State University.