Jack G. Gatten

Jack G. Gatten, 74, of Washington, died Monday, November 17, 2008, in his residence, following a two-year illness. He was born February 11, 1934, in Washington, a son of Clarance Thomas Gatten and Dorothy Veiock Gatten. For over 50 years, Mr. Gatten was an ironworker and member of Local #3 in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Church of Christ, VFW 127, the Anawana Club, and L.O.O.M. # 22, where he earned a Pilgrim degree and served multiple terms as governor. Mr. Gatten enjoyed going to the mountains and fishing. On January 24, 1972, he married Beverly Louise Kelsey, who survives. Also surviving are five sons, Jack Reihner, Jr., of Washington, Doug Gatten of West Alexander, David Gatten of New York, New York, William (Jen) Reihner and Charles Reihner, both of Washington; three daughters, Janet Pabian and Lisa Gatten, both of Washington, and Amy (Keith) Cox of Meadowlands; 15 grandchildren, Josh, Megan, Dustin, Jordan, Zachary, Cameron, McKenzie, Jennifer, Christopher, Jimmy, Christina, Preston, Chantel, Brennon, and Amanda; and 13 great-grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Gary; two sisters, Shirley and Dorothy; and a daughter-in-law, Lori Gatten. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 21st, with Bob Davison officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. L.O.O.M. #22 will hold services at 7:30 p.m.Thursday evening in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mooseheart, 155 South International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539, or American Cancer Society, 331 South Main Street, Washington PA 15301.