years. John enjoyed garage sales, fishing, grocery shopping, spending time with his grandkids and shopping for antiques. Survivors include his children, Steven (Cheryl) McIntyre of Glenwood, IA, Michael (Donna) McIntyre of South Sioux City, NE, Dwayne (Misty) McIntyre of Sioux City, IA, Elizabeth (Tony) Synovec of Norfolk, NE, and Kathleen (Tom) Hogancamp of South Sioux City, NE,; brothers and sisters, Margaret McVey of Raymond, WA, Tommy (Jane) McIntyre of Grand Island, NE, and Jennie (Leonard) Dooley of Lamar, CO; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; numerous foster children, nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; parents, Johnny and Inez; son, Steven Gates; great-grandson, Dillon Synovec; and granddaughter, Cori (CJ) Gates.