ATES, John Ray
          John was born September 29, 1940 to Willie and Lois Ates and passed away on April 3rd 2010. His family moved to Spokane in 1946. He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1959. Went on to play College football for the University of Southern California as a running back. He played professional football for the San Diago Chargers for one season. Then returning back to Spokane he worked for the McKesson Corporation before retiring in 1995. John is survived by his wife, Glenda Ates, sister Willie Lee Davis (Earon) of Spokane, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceded in death by his mother Lois, father Willie, and sister Glenda Ates.