John W. Gates ’31

Jack died July 6, 2006, after a long illness.

He prepared at Central High School in Memphis, Tenn., and through his whole life retained the warmth of his delightful Southern accent. When at Princeton, Jack rowed with the 150-pound crew and was a member of Triangle Club and Tower Club.

Jack was talented in many ways, and extended his friendship to help others. Those who were privileged to know Jack and his lovely wife, Francie, remember their hosting a mini-reunion while he headed the Chase Manhattan Bank in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Jack is survived by his beloved wife; children Nancy Gerber, John W. Gates III, and Norman Thomas Gates (named after his maternal grandfather, Norman Thomas 1905); and great-grandchildren Kaiden Lauren and Julia Gerber; to all of whom the class extends condolences.